Carillon Generating Station

An enchanting location

Erected near Long-Sault, the historic site where Dollard des Ormeaux and his men fought the Iroquois, Carillon is the most powerful hydroelectric generating station on the Ottawa River.

You can't visit the site without being impressed by the sheer size of the facilities. Enjoy the spectacular setting as you visit the lock and watch the boats go right through the dam!

To complete your stay, why not have a picnic in the attractive park next to the site?

An awe-inspiring experience!

Free guided tour

Approximate duration
75 minutes

Open from May 18 to August 30

May 18 to June 23
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

June 24 to August 31
Wednesday to Sunday
9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Reservations required for groups of 10 or more

Information and reservations

1 800 365-5229



Mandatory

NOTE: Visitors aged 18 years and over must present identification (health insurance card, driver's licence or passport) before they can tour the facility.

How to get there

For more detailed maps/directions, use Google Maps.

Other attractions

  • Carillon municipal park
  • Argenteuil Regional Museum
  • Carillon Canal National Historic Site of Canada
  • Maison du collecteur (toll collector's house), in Carillon

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