Le Lézard
Classified in: Tourism and vacations

Rapides-Farmer generating station opens its doors for the summer. Come and join us!


CANTLEY, QC, June 18, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - This summer, you're invited to visit Hydro-Québec's Rapides-Farmer generating station for an extraordinary experience.  In the heart of Gatineau, just 6 km from Hull, lies a landmark of Outaouais history. This gem of a power plant, in operation since 1927, will reveal the secrets of hydropower and the Rivière Gatineau.

Amazing history

Straddling a river once used to float timber, Rapides-Farmer generating station was acquired by Hydro-Québec in 1963 in the second phase of the nationalization of electricity. On your visit, you'll see the industrial remains of Hydro-Québec's longest log chute, which bypassed two facilities. The 2,134-m log chute was dismantled in 1990.

One-of-a-kind powerhouse

Unlike many other generating stations, Rapides-Farmer has no spillway. Instead, it has a weir that lets out water when the level gets too high. And did you know the course of the Rivière Gatineau was diverted so it would run to the powerhouse? Come discover the unique features of this invaluable heritage facility.

The ABCs of how electricity is generated

Our guides know what they're talking about. They've been specially trained to make sure you have a rewarding experience that meets your expectations. They'll be delighted to tailor your tour to match the goal you have in mind and the profile of your group.

Tour times

May 21 to August 26, 2018

From May 21 to June 23: Monday to Friday at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

From June 24 to August 26: Wednesday to Sunday at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

To make a reservation, go to Rapides-Farmer | Free tours | Hydro-Québec or call our toll-free number, 1 800 365-5229.

 

SOURCE Hydro-Québec


These press releases may also interest you

at 06:02
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major...

at 04:00
"The tourism data for Milan in 2023 reached an all-time high, and it's a success we must share among many stakeholders, both public and private, including the dense network of accommodation facilities in the city. We need virtuous examples like Hotel...

at 03:59
Timekettle, a fast-growing cross-language communication solutions innovator, has successfully wrapped up its #SpringTravelWithTimekettle campaign on Instagram. Running from March 18 to 24, Timekettle encouraged global travelers to share their...

at 02:00
- Hoping Guests Will Experience New Value of Traveling in Japan - Sumitomo Fudosan Villa Fontaine Co., Ltd., a Sumitomo Realty Group, has begun offering guestrooms featuring Japan Airlines, a major Japanese carrier, Hatsune Miku, LINE FRIENDS, and...

28 mar 2024
Thursday 28/03/2024 Daily Grand Regular Draw06, 27, 32, 42, 49 Grand No 05 POKER LOTTOWinning Hand: 3-D, 9-S, 6-C, 2-D, 6-H.  Legend: C = CLUB, H = HEART, S = SPADE, D = DIAMOND J = JACK, Q = QUEEN, K = KING, A = ACE   MEGA DICE LOTTO11, 12, 20, 32,...

28 mar 2024
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority ("GTAA") today reported its financial and operating results for 2023.  Passenger activity significantly increased by 9.2 million, or 25.8 per cent, from 35.6 million to 44.8 million in 2023, when compared to...



News published on and distributed by: