Rapides-Farmer Generating Station
Nearby and natural
In the heart of the Gatineau Hills, just six kilometres from Hull, lies a monument in the history of the Outaouais: Rapides-Farmer generating station.
In operation since 1927, the station unlocks the secrets of the river, first used to transport lumber and then to generate hydroelectricity.
Examine a generating unit up close and look straight up to admire a 160-t rotor in action!
The station will astonish you with its unique facilities, including a weir that discharges water into the former bed of the Gatineau River.
Fascinating and historical!
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 30
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
- 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
- Gatineau Park
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
- Hull—Chelsea—Wakefield Steam Train
- Tourist attractions in Hull and Ottawa
