Sainte-Julie, October 27, 2021

Press Release

Come discover the fall activities of the Électrium and the Beauharnois generating station!

The Électrium, Hydro-Québec’s electricity interpretation center, and Beauharnois generating station, one of the world’s largest run-of-river hydropower facilities, have put together an amazing free fall schedule that’s got something for every member of the family. The ever-popular Profaqua workshops are back, as are the captivating tours of the electricity interpretation centre!

Free science initiation workshops for youngsters

Hydro-Québec invites kids aged six and up to fun, original workshops featuring electrifying experiences. There’s a new theme every Sunday at the Électrium, and on a few Saturdays at Beauharnois generating station: robotics, chemical reactions, light, dry ice, and more.

Young scientists  can discover various wonders in the world around us, observe exciting experiments and test their knowledge.

Highlights to plan your visit

  • Workshops and tours are free.
  • Reservations are mandatory. Space is limited so we recommend contacting the Électrium team in advance at 1 800 267-4558 or the Beauharnois generating station team at 1 800 365-5229.
  • he workshops will take place until the end of December.
    • Électrium: every Sunday from October 31 to December 19, 2021
    • Beauharnois generating station: Saturday, October 30, November 20 and December 4, 2021
  • The workshops last 60 minutes and are offered four times a day. Tours are between an hour and 90 minutes.

To see the detailed workshop schedule, go to http://www.hydroquebec.com/visit/.

The Électrium is located in Sainte-Julie at Exit 87 on Highway 30 and Beauharnois generating station is located at Exit 22 on Highway 30.

Again this year, a special schedule will be offered during the holiday season. The lineup will be revealed in December. Make the most of the holidays and discover—or rediscover—the Électrium.

 

Information:
Caroline Des Rosiers
desrosiers.caroline@hydroquebec.com
514 289-5005

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