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

4.5 196 reviews

CF ★★★★☆ one year 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.
Maia Lefrançois ★★★★★ 11 months 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.
Elaine Migue ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Very impressive! A beautiful page in the history of Quebec in terms of wind energy. The guide Patrick was very interesting. Nice little souvenir shop too! It's worth the detour
Clara Fritsch ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Unforgettable experience! We were able to climb to the top and it was well worth it! This is the thing to do at Cape Cat! In addition to an incredible moment, the owner is passionate and very kind! I highly recommend you … More the visit of the largest school in the world, it's worth the detour!
Cathy Beausoleil ★★★★★ 6 years ago
We loved climbing the largest wind turbine in the world last year. This year we can no longer climb due to COVID-19. The guide explains the history and operation of wind turbines. An enriching family activity … More and agreeable. Very nice view from the top of the large wind turbine.