Hundreds of thousands of visitors
from all over the world have toured these installations.
The tour begins at the Hydro-Québec Information
Centre in Radisson, with a general presentation
of the territory and the eight power stations
of the La Grande complex. Then climb aboard a
luxury bus and embark on a 25 km circuit. The
tour includes commentary and a brief video highlighting
the different construction phases, the techniques
employed and the experience acquired in environmental
protection. The document also describes the know-how
of Hydro-Québec staff assigned to the La
Grande sector. From the top of the dam, equivalent
in height to a 53 storey building, you will marvel
at the sky and panorama. You will also discover
unusual and eye-pleasing landscapes from many
lookout points, not to mention various works that
illustrate Québec’s savoir-faire
and expertise. From the Robert-Bourassa Park,
you can admire the overflow drainage system called
«The Giant Staircase», before visiting
the underground station itself, the largest in
the world, a real «subterranean cathedral»
located 140 metres below the surface.
The sight of these colossal facilities sculpted
from the Canadian Shield is breathtaking! Schedule:
open all year round. From June 15 to September
1, every day at 1 p.m. From September 2 to June
14, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 1 p.m. or
based on availability. Please reserve 48 hours
in advance. Average length of tour: 4 hours.
Cost: free. Tel.: (819) 638-8 486 or toll free
in Québec 1-800-291-8486
To find out more about Hydro-Québec
and its hydroelectric installations, visit our
web site at the following address:
http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/virtual_visit/index.html
To reach us by e-mail:
Visite.Baie-James@hydro.qc.ca
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