The Rivière-des-Prairies Generation Station was commissioned in 1929 and is one of the oldest still in operation in Quebec. Situated between Laval and Montreal, on Des Prairies River, the station offers free educational and interactive visits that combine science with outdoor. Discover in company of a tour guide the bright Art Deco interior of the station, penetrate in the turbine shaft and walk on the 220-metre spillway while tracing the history of the construction and distribution of the electrical network in the Montreal region.
Centrale de la Rivière-des-Prairies (Hydro-Québec)
Contact details
Extérieur de la centrale © Hydro-Québec
Visite intérieure © Hydro-Québec
Centrale Rivière-des-Prairies © Hydro-Québec
Visite commentée © Hydro-Québec
Turbine © Hydro-Québec
Vue aériennes © Hydro-Québec
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Guided tour
Services
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Groups
Possible opening off-season
Reservation required
Guided tour in english
Guided tour in french
Getting there
Public transportation
Bus
Accessibility (Keroul)
Partial access
Adapted services for hearing impairment
Adapted services for visual impairment
Last updated: December 18, 2025
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