Aerial view of Beauharnois generating station and canal, as well as the St. Lawrence River

Information about the technical trip

• Beauharnois station is one of the world’s largest hydropower-generating stations and the fifth largest in Québec.
• It has 36 generating units (1,864 MW) spread out over almost 1 km.
• It was built in the 1930s with Art Deco-inspired architecture and is designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
• Tentative date and time: Thursday, July 31, 1:30 – 5:30 pm
• Registration is required (Maximum number is 70 persons)
• Registration fee: $50 (transportation and snacks).
• 40 km from downtown Montreal.
• Tentative schedule:
  • 1:30 pm: Departure from Concordia.
  • 2:30 pm: Arrival to Beauharnois station.
  • 2:45 pm: Detailed presentation at the interpretation center (about 45 min).
  • 3:30 pm: A guided tour, including visiting one of the turbine shafts (about 45 min).
  • 4:30 pm: Return to Concordia.
  • 5:30 pm: Arrival to Concordia.
• Cloth: Flat, closed-toe shoes are required. In case of rain, dress appropriately and bring an umbrella.
• Visitors aged 18 and over must present identification (driver’s license, health insurance card, or passport).
• Children above six years old can attend.

More details can be found in this link: https://www.hydroquebec.com/facility-tours/tours-general-public/beauharnois-monteregie.html