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

4.5 221 reviews

Alain Johnson ★★★★☆ 4 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
Alain Cléroux ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Historic wind energy production site. A must see. Patrick's explanations, both historical and technical, are very interesting and accessible to everyone.
Rafael Thibault ★★★★★ one year ago
Very beautiful place, the explanations are complete, the staff is welcoming. 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.
Isabelle Leblanc ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Not to be missed, very nice visit. Thanks to Patrick for the technical and historical explanations. He is an excellent popularizer and he is passionate.