Première-Chute Generating Station (Hydro-Québec)

Come tour the Première-Chute Generating Station in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, which served as a model for the hydroelectric stations in James Bay. It is the only station in Abitibi-Témiscamingue that welcomes visitors! Discover its unique design, the conversion of 25 cycles into 60, how electricity is supplied to a rural region, etc. Open from June 24 to August 26; tours begin at 12 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Commented tours offered year round. Reservations always required. Admission is free. Visitors 18 years old and up must show official I.D. to be able to go on the tour. Flat, closed shoes required. Note: those with pacemakers cannot tour generating stations. Average length of the tour: 90 minutes.