In Cap-Chat in Gaspésie

Discover the world's tallest vertical axis wind turbine!

Where nature meets history and technology!

An immersive experience in the world of wind power. Designed in the 1980s for scientific research and located at the heart of Quebec's first wind farm, Projet Éole is the best place to learn everything about wind turbines!

A uniquely designed experimental power plant!

Visit of the power plant

Wind energy immersion

Interpretation and presentations

Belvedere and panorama

Gardens and trails

Gift shop

A year after research was halted in 1993, Projet Éole became Canada's first wind power interpretation center. Since 2019, under the leadership of a new, young and dynamic administration, the site has been completely restored to offer a seamless, diverse, and enjoyable visit that will appeal to everyone. The retro-industrial look of the power plant will take you back in time!

Project Éole is managed by the Éole Foundation, a charitable organization whose ambition is to enable all generations to discover, understand and take ownership of renewable energy as a lever for autonomy, innovation and resilience for the benefit of all.

Projet Éole

5 chemin du Cap, Cap-Chat

4.5 179 reviews

Maia Lefrançois ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
This is a great activity to do on your way to the Gaspé Peninsula. The Éole project is very impressive and the tour of the site is well laid out: a small trail, a garden, educational panels on energy … More renewable energy and wind turbines, as well as a self-guided tour of the interior of the vertical wind turbine. You will have the chance to climb to the base of the structure; it is very impressive. Thank you for this wonderful experience! I hope others will have the chance to discover this historic project.
Steven Rancourt ★★★★★ 2 years ago
If you are in the Cap-Chat area, Project Eole is definitely worth the detour! Very interesting museum. We learned a lot about wind energy. It is possible to see a wind turbine up close. The guides are very knowledgeable … More of the subject and will have a lot to teach you Thank you!
CF ★★★★☆ 11 months ago
An attraction that allows you to learn a lot about Quebec's interest in the autonomy of a region in electricity. The wind turbine is very special and worth the detour. The guide was great and explained very well … More the challenges of this project which ended up being abandoned. The lady at the store was a sweetheart and I took pleasure in chatting with her. Very pleasant. A good outing. Parking is free and accessible to people with reduced mobility. No need to book in advance.
Francois Coutu ★★★★★ one year ago
Great activity if you are in the Cap-Chat area! The site is very well maintained and its informative aspect is well highlighted. One of the owners gave us a detailed presentation on the origins of the site and the future. … More of wind energy in Gaspésie. I found it fascinating, I highly recommend staying for the presentation.
Justine Clermont ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Warm place, very pleasant free visit, the guides are very available, explain to us and answer our questions in a good mood. A stop at their field of flowers and plants is also necessary! Thank you all for … More visit