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Éole Cap-Chat (wind energy interpretation centre)

Éole Cap-Chat
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Éole Cap-Chat invites you to discover the secrets of this site, which has been an official wind energy interpretation centre since 1988. Take a guided tour of the Le Nordais wind farm and visit the highest vertical-axis wind turbine in the world. Learn more about the technological developments in this field during an era when protection of the environment is increasingly important.
Opening dates
From June 20 to October 1
Schedule
Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Off-season tours available upon reservation.
Cost
Varies
Note for this reservation
Required for groups and off-season
Payment methods
  • Cash Cash
  • Cheque Cheque
  • Visa Visa
  • Travelers Cheque Travelers Cheque
Activities available in summer
Guided Tours
Participate in a guided tour on the evolution and operation of wind turbines. Learn more about vertical- and horizontal-axis wind turbines, electricity production and the Kyoto Protocol.
Industrial Heritage
Discover the secrets of wind power during a guided tour of Éole-Cap-Chat, one of Canada's largest wind parks. Visit the highest vertical-axis wind turbine in the world and learn more about the technological developments in the field of wind power.
Interpretation Sites
Discover the secrets of Éole Cap-Chat by taking a guided tour of one of Canada's largest wind parks, including the highest vertical-axis wind turbine in the world, and learn more about the technological developments in the field of wind power.
Maritime Heritage
An interpreter guide will tell you about the history of wind power, its prospects for the future and the challenges faced by this industry both here and abroad.
See what this partner is offering in fall or in spring.
Services
  • Childrens playground
  • Picnic area
  • Pets allowed on leashes only
  • Boutique
  • Free parking
How to get there
From Route 132 in Cap-Chat, take Route du Village du Cap. Continue to the parking lot of the visitor reception centre, which is on your left.
Affiliations and distinctions
Affiliation
Tourisme Gaspésie

Activities

Opening dates
From June 20 to October 1
Schedule
Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Off-season tours available upon reservation.
Cost
Varies
Note for this reservation
Required for groups and off-season
Payment methods
  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Visa
  • Travelers Cheque
Contact
Route Village du Cap
Cap-Chat (Quebec) Canada
G0J 1E0
Phone: 418 786-5719
Fax: 418 786-9119

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