Bruce Nuclear Generating Stationc

Bruce Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power plant on the shore of Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario. It houses eight CANDU pressurized heavy-water reactors arranged in two separate building complexes.

Construction work began in June 1971, with individual reactor units coming online between September 1977 and May 1987. Operations were initially overseen by Ontario Hydro before responsibility shifted in later years.

The station takes its name from the county where it stands, and its presence shapes daily life along this stretch of the lakeshore. Many families in the area work in roles linked to reactor operation, maintenance and support services.

The plant sits along the highway directly on the lakeshore and is visible from the outside, but not open to public access. A dedicated visitor information point offers guided tours by prior registration.

In 2009, the plant became the first of its kind worldwide to generate a total output of one petawatt-hour of electricity. This milestone marked decades of continuous production and extended operational life.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 44.32530,-81.59940

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:49