This museum, the only one of its kind in Canada, offers visitors an immersive, entertaining, and educational experience all about industrial history and science. It features an observation tower, interactive exhibits, a multimedia show, hydroelectric plant tours, cruises on the Rivière Saint-Maurice, historical city tours and more.
La Cité de l’énergie
Contact details
Operating location – Cité de l'énergie
1000, av. Melville, Shawinigan, Québec, Canada, G9N 6T9
1000, av. Melville, Shawinigan, Québec, Canada, G9N 6T9
46.53649800, -72.75708600
Operating location – Espace Shawinigan
1000, av. Melville, Shawinigan, Québec, Canada, G9N 6T9
1000, av. Melville, Shawinigan, Québec, Canada, G9N 6T9
46.53649800, -72.75708600
Exposition Planète Énergie
Exposition Planète Énergie - Les drônes
Planète Énergie - Jeu Le grand mix
Spectacle multimédia
Tour d'observation Hydro-Québec
Le Canada dans le monde
Centre de sciences - tour d'observation
Tour de ville
Secteur historique - Centrale N.A.C.
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Children's entertainment
Concert, show
Films, screening
Immersive show
Self-guided tour
Guided tour
Facilities
Well-being and relaxation
Garden
Infrastructure and equipment
Lookout / observation tower
Meeting / reception room
Performance hall / auditorium
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Snack bar
Visitor services
Internet access : wireless
Air conditioning
Interactive information terminal
Shop
Event
Themes
History
Industry, science and technology
Natural sciences
Getting there
Parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Free on-site parking
Transportation services
Signposted access (blue signs)
Last updated: January 7, 2026
