Électrium, Hydro-Québec's Electricity Interpretation Centre

Site access: 2001, Michael-Faraday. Autoroute 20, exit 98. Autoroute 30, exit 87: follow the blue tourist signs.
Sainte-Julie (Qc), Canada
J3X 1S1

Region:

Montérégie

Category:

Interpretation/Observation Centre

Municipality:

Sainte-Julie

Do you have a curious mind? Would you like to learn more about the electrical environment that surrounds us while enjoying a free and educational family outing? Come to Sainte-Julie and visit the Électrium, where you can see an electric eel or enjoy a hair-raising experience with our Van de Graaff generator! Interactive exhibits let you explore the role of electricity in the human body, test your reflexes, learn about electric and magnetic fields, and find out more about how hydropower is produced and Hydro-Québec’s generating facilities. At the Électrium, science is accessible to everyone and learning is always fun!

Électrium, Hydro-Québec's Electricity Interpretation Centre
Open year round

Site access: 2001, Michael-Faraday. Autoroute 20, exit 98. Autoroute 30, exit 87: follow the blue tourist signs.
Sainte-Julie (Qc), Canada
J3X 1S1

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• Corporate Activities	• Guided Tours	• Museum
• Exhibits	• Industrial Tours	• Shows
• Family Activities	• Interpretation

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