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Robert-Bourassa Generating Facilities
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Robert-Bourassa Generating Facilities
Site access: Route de la Baie-James, completely paved via Matagami, about 1.450 km from Montréal. Route du nord: via Chibougameau, about 1.350 km from Québec City. By air: airlines servicing the region.
Radisson
(Qc), Canada
J0Y 2X0
1 800 291-8486
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Calling everyone who loves nature and spectacular northern vistas: Why not take the Route de la Baie-James and see where all that energy comes from? At the end of the road lies the Robert-Bourassa development. Climb aboard a bus to discover the sheer immensity of Hydro-Québec’s structures, look up at a towering dam as tall as a 53-storey building, and marvel at the “giant’s staircase.” While exploring the world's largest underground generating station, carved 137 metres deep into the bedrock, you might even get a chance to see one of the enormous generating units currently being refurbished up close. The area north of the 53rd parallel seems to be made for awe-inspiring landscapes. No matter where you look, you’ll be amazed!
Robert-Bourassa Generating Facilities
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All year round, reservations required 48 hours in advance. Mid-June to end of August: every day at 1:00 p.m.
Site access: Route de la Baie-James, completely paved via Matagami, about 1.450 km from Montréal. Route du nord: via Chibougameau, about 1.350 km from Québec City. By air: airlines servicing the region.
Radisson
(Qc), Canada
J0Y 2X0
1 800 291-8486
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