Robert-Bourassa Generating Facility
Come visit the world's largest underground generating station
Head for James Bay! In addition to splendid northern vistas, you'll find 7,722 MW of power-generating capacity at the end of the road.
This is North America's biggest generating site. At a depth of 140 m, it's like a vast cathedral carved into the bedrock!
Gape at the towering dam as high as a 53-storey building and marvel at the "giant's staircase," with 10 steps each the size of two football fields!
No matter where you look, you're guaranteed to be awed by the gigantic scale of this imposing site.
Stupefaction guaranteed!
Free guided tour
Approximate duration
3.5 hours
Year-round
June 15 to August 31
Tours in French daily at 1:00 p.m.,
except Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
English tours by appointment
September 1st to june 14
Monday and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
and Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Reservations required
48 hours in advance
Information and reservations
1 800 291-8486
Mandatory
- We suggest wearing flat and closed shoes.
- Notice to Pacemaker Users
NOTE: Visitors aged 18 years and over must present identification (health insurance card, driver's licence or passport) before they can tour the facility.
Other attractions
- Robert A. Boyd historical site (re-creation of the exploration camp that launched the James Bay saga)
- Helicopter tours
- Ecological hiking trail and linear park
- Visit to the Cree community of Chisasibi
- Radisson youth centre
- Sports complex: swimming pool, gym
