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

Sylvie Jeannotte ★★★★★ one year ago
Visit made this morning. A little reluctant to do it assuming its complexity. Completely delighted in the end! Warm welcome by a lady upon our arrival! Our host Patrick told us the history and construction of the project … More with simplicity for a good understanding and by capturing our interest through his quality of storytelling and his knowledge! Friendly welcome from a young man at the shop who showed us the human side and the importance of promoting the nature of this site. Physical approach to equipment and wind turbines: quite impressive! Good explanatory description on well-placed panels. To have!!
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!
Alain Cléroux ★★★★★ one year ago
Historic wind energy production site. A must see. Patrick's explanations, both historical and technical, are very interesting and accessible to everyone.
Alain Johnson ★★★★☆ 3 years ago
Very nice discovery .... Take the detour! Exceptional guide who tells you in detail about this experimental project at the start of the development of wind energy
Agj Gd ★★★★★ one year ago
Interesting place, full of historical and technical information provided throughout the site. Our guide Benjamin explained to us very well and took the time to answer our questions while remaining open to questions. … More broader discussions.