7 Dams in Quebec That You Shouldn't Miss

May 30, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in Quebec, Quebec including Daniel-Johnson Dam, Robert Bourassa Dam, Beauharnois generating station, Centrale de Carillon, La Centrale Jean-Lesage (Manic-2), Centrale de la Romaine-1, La centrale de la Premiere-Chute.
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1. Daniel-Johnson Dam

389 Road, Baie Comeau, Quebec Canada +1 866-526-2642 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/cote_nord/manic-5.html
Excellent
79%
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18%
Satisfactory
2%
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1%
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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Daniel-Johnson Dam

SPELLBINDING Let yourself be mesmerized by Daniel-Johnson dam, the highest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam in the world. Bridging the magnificent Manicouagan valley, its unique design is a true monument to Québec engineering. Whether you stand at the foot of the dam, inside or on the crest-plenty of thrills are guaranteed! Don't miss it!

2. Robert Bourassa Dam

66, Des Groseillers Complexe Pierre-Radisson, Baie-James, Quebec J0Y 2X0 Canada +1 438-831-3267 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visitez/baie-james/bourassa.html
Excellent
75%
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25%
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Robert Bourassa Dam

COME VISIT THE WORLD'S LARGEST UNDERGROUND GENERATING STATION Head up to Baie-James (James Bay)! At the end of the road, you'll find 7,722 MW of power-generating capacity and splendid northern vistas. Look up at the towering dam-as high as a 53-storey building! Marvel at the "giant's staircase" with 10 enormous steps, each the size of two football fields! No matter where you look, you'll be amazed by the gigantic scale of this imposing site. You'll love it, for sure!

3. Beauharnois generating station

80, boul. de Melocheville, Beauharnois, Quebec J6N 0M1 Canada +1 800-365-5229 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/monteregie/beauharnois.html
Excellent
86%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
7%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Beauharnois generating station

Reviewed By 207taral

Awesome family experience. We went with and 11 and 8 year old. Tour was amazing. Educational to both power generating and Quebec power specifically. Definatley recommend it!

4. Centrale de Carillon

240, Rue du Barrage, St-Andre-d'Argenteuil, Quebec J0V 1X0 Canada +1 800-365-5229 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visitez/laurentides/carillon.html
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Centrale de Carillon

AN ENCHANTING SETTING Built near Long-Sault, site of the historic battle between Dollard des Ormeaux’s men and the Iroquois, Carillon is the most powerful hydroelectric generating station on the Riviere des Outaouais (Ottawa River). You’re bound to be impressed by the sheer size of the facilities. Enjoy the spectacular setting as you visit the lock and watch boats go right through the dam!

5. La Centrale Jean-Lesage (Manic-2)

Route 389N, Baie Comeau, Quebec G4Z 0A7 Canada +1 866-526-2642 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visitez/cote_nord/jean-lesage.html
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

La Centrale Jean-Lesage (Manic-2)

6. Centrale de la Romaine-1

1010, promenade des Anciens, Havre St. Pierre, Quebec G0G 1P0 Canada +1 833-994-3648 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visitez/cote_nord/romaine-1.html
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

7. La centrale de la Premiere-Chute

621 chemin Hydro-Quebec, Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Quebec J0Z 3B0 Canada +1 800-903-9705 http://www.hydroquebec.com/visitez/abitibi/chute.html

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