Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic-5 Generating Station (Hydro-Québec)

Region:	Manicouagan	Category:	Hydroelectric Power Station
Municipality:	Baie-Comeau	Traveler reviews:	Write a review

The largest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam in the world, the Daniel-Johnson Dam, and the Manic-5 Generating Station are located about 210 kilometres (130 miles) from Baie-Comeau, in the heart of nature. Visitors are lucky to be able to visit this impressive structure, with its unique architectural design--living proof of Quebecers’ talents. Visitors will surely be thrilled standing at the foot of the structure, inside it or at its crest! This summer, discover Hydro-Québec’s generating stations and dams with your family. In Manic, free tours of the Daniel-Johnson Dam and the Manic-5 and Jean-Lesage (Manic-2) generating stations await you. Discoveries and great memories in the making!

Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic-5 Generating Station (Hydro-Québec)
June 22 to August 30, 2013

Site access: Route 389, 214 kilometers (132 miles) from Baie-Comeau.
Baie-Comeau (Qc), Canada
G4Z 3B1
1 866 526-2642

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Daniel-Johnson Dam and Manic-5 Generating Station (Hydro-Québec)

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•	Corporate Activities

•	Generating Station

•	Industrial Tours

•	Family Activities

•	Guided Tours

•	Interpretation

Services and facilities

• Boutique	• Partially Accessible to Physically Disabled Persons
• On-Site Restaurant or Food Services

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