Jean-Lesage Generating Station (Manic-2)

A definite must-see!

Just a few kilometres north of Baie-Comeau you'll find Jean-Lesage (Manic-2) generating station and its dam.

Inside the facility, you can stand beneath the alternator of a generating unit and feel its immense power as the 400-t structure spins at 120 revolutions per minute.

Visit the dam to see a hollow joint the size of a Boeing 747.

Don't miss it!

Free guided tour

Approximate duration
90 minutes

From June 24 to August 31
Daily tours in French
9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Reservations required for groups of 15 or more.

Tours in English are available for groups of 15 or more. Reservations required.

From September 1st to June 23
By appointment only (7 days in advance), for groups of 15 to 50

Information and reservations

1 866 LAMANIC
1 866 526-2642



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

Tour FAQs >>

Tour FAQs

Are reservations required during the summer tourist season?
No. Reservations are only required for groups of 10 or more and can be made by calling 1 866 La-Manic.

Is it possible to visit with young children?
Yes. Young children can play in our game room during the explanatory part of the visit.

Are strollers or infant carriers allowed on the visit?
For safety reasons, no personal effects are allowed during the visit. Strollers are therefore prohibited. However, infant carriers are allowed.

Is Manic-2 accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes. The tour will be adapted and a guide will accompany the person with reduced mobility and his/her group.

Are dogs allowed on the tour?
No. Animals are not allowed in our facilities and must remain in their owners' cars.

Is there a shuttle service between Baie-Comeau and Manic-2?
No. Visitors must make their own way to the site.

Will I be able to hear the guide well during the tour?
Yes. At the beginning of the tour, each visitor receives a headset with its own volume control.

How to get there

For more detailed maps/directions, use Google Maps.

Nearby attractions

  • Jardin des glaciers
  • Pointe-aux-Outardes nature park
  • Village Forestier d'antan de Franquelin
  • Centre national des naufrages du Saint-Laurent
  • Chant'amuse theatre group
  • Boisé de la Pointe St-Gilles
  • Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau
  • Pointe-des-Monts lighthouse
  • Maison du patrimoine de Baie-Comeau
  • Explos-Nature

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