Visit the Cité de l’énergie and discover the beautiful century-old Shawinigan-2 power station, built in 1910 on the site of the Saint-Maurice River Falls. It is Hydro-Québec’s oldest operating power station. Take the opportunity to see the former N.A.C. power station and the permanent exhibition.
Centrale de Shawinigan-2 (Hydro-Québec)
Location
Operating location – La Cité de l'énergie
1000 Avenue Melville, Shawinigan, Québec, Canada, G9N 6T9
1000 Avenue Melville, Shawinigan, Québec, Canada, G9N 6T9
46.53652860, -72.75714400
Complexe © Hydro-Québec
Complexe hydroélectrique de Shawinigan et de la Cité de l’énergie © Hydro-Québec
Vue de l'intérieur de la centrale © Hydro-Québec
Vue de l'intérieur de la centrale © Hydro-Québec
Visite guidée de la centrale de Shawinigan-2 © Hydro-Québec
Visite guidée © Hydro-Québec
Exposition à la N.A.C. © Hydro-Québec
Exposition à la N.A.C. © Hydro-Québec
Exposition à la N.A.C. © Hydro-Québec
Intérieur d'une ancienne conduite forcée © Hydro-Québec
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Guided tour
Rallye
Facilities
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Production observation showcase
Interpretation panels
Comfort and amenities
Restrooms
Services
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Groups
Childrens
Groups
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking for buses and coaches
Free on-site parking
Transportation services
Signposted access (blue signs)
