Centrale de la Rivière-des-Prairies - Laval, Qc, Canada
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N 45° 35.465 W 073° 39.425
18T E 604748 N 5049492
Centrale de la Rivière-des-Prairies is located in Laval, Qc, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMEZ8V
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 07/27/2012
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The Centrale de la Rivière-des-Prairies sits proudly, since the 1930s, between the shores of Montreal and Laval!
Discover the history of this power plant run-of-the-river and let it guide you to the turbine shaft and the spillway: you will be impressed by the force of the water!
You will understand the production of the electricity as well as the history of this power plant.
During the summer, there are free visits at 9h30, 11h15, 13h and 14h45. The visit lasts 90 minutes. They provide security helmets and security goggles.
La centrale électrique de la Rivière-des-Prairies trône fièrement, depuis les années 1930, entre les rives de Montréal et de Laval !
Découvrez l’histoire de cette centrale au fil de l’eau et laissez-vous guider jusqu’au puits de turbine et à l’évacuateur de crues : vous serez impressionné par la force de l’eau !
Les visites sont gratuites et ont lieu plusieurs fois par jour pendant l'été. L'équipement de sécurité est fourni sur place.
Free Sample Offered: no
Gift Shop Available: no
Restaurant/Cafe Available: no
Length of Tour: Over an hour
Type of product manufactured: Electronics
Company Name: Hydro-Québec
Tour Hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 2:45 PM
Admission Price: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Tour's Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address:
3400 Du Barrage
Laval Qc Canada
H7E 5A2
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