La Cité de l'Énergie, Energy museum and observation tower in Shawinigan, Canada.
The 115-meter observation tower and museum complex present exhibits about energy production, science, and regional industrial development through multimedia presentations.
The observation tower was constructed using parts from a former electricity pylon that crossed the Saint Lawrence River during the Quebec-New England transmission line project.
Two preserved power stations, Northern Aluminum Company from 1906 and Shawinigan 2 from 1911, demonstrate the evolution of hydroelectric technology in Quebec.
Visitors can access guided tours, explore interactive exhibits, and attend evening shows in the rotating amphitheater from June through September each year.
The Shawinigan 2 power station continues to generate electricity while allowing public tours, combining active industrial operations with educational programming.
Location: Shawinigan
Official opening: June 21, 1997
Address: 1000, avenue Melville, Shawinigan (Québec), G9N 6T9 G9N 6T9 G9N 6T9
Phone: +(819)5368516
Email: infocite@citedelenergie.com
Website: http://citedelenergie.com
GPS coordinates: 46.53652,-72.75731
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:57
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