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Free guided tour

La Grande-1 Generating Station

 
 

NOTE: Visitors aged 18 years and over must present identification (health insurance card, driver's licence or passport) before they can tour the facility.

In the heart of the boreal forest


On the edge of the Canadian Shield, in the heart of the boreal forest, lies the last of the La Grande Complex facilities: La Grande-1. Over 6,000 workers helped build this run-of-river generating station.

Composed of 640,000 m3 of concrete—enough to build a sidewalk from Montréal to Miami—this power plant will impress you with its drive shafts measuring over two metres in diameter.

At La Grande-1 generating station, you'll be amazed to see how well our infrastructures blend with the natural environment.

Imposing and majestic!

Fact sheet
How to get there

Free guided tours
4 hours
Transportation by bus from Radisson at 8:00 a.m., return at 12:00 p.m.
Reservations required (48 hours in advance)

We suggest wearing flat and closed shoes.

Notice to Pacemaker Users


Season
Mid-June to Labour Day (early Sept.)
Tours in French daily at 8:00 a.m., except Tuesday
English tours by appointment
Information and reservations
1 800 291-8486

Other attractions
  • Robert A. Boyd historical site: re-creation of the exploration camp that launched the James Bay saga
  • Helicopter tours
  • Ecological hiking trail and linear park
  • Visit to the Cree community of Chisasibi
  • Radisson youth centre
  • Sports complex: swimming pool, gym
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