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!
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
4.5 248 reviews
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Olivier St-Jean ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Very nice experience. We arrived on site with little expectations, but Benjamin was able to captivate our attention with his relevant and clear explanations concisely explaining the history of the Éole project. I recommend … More greatly to wait and listen to the guide's explanations which makes the visit much more pleasant and interactive. -
Maia Lefrançois ★★★★★ a year 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. -
Sat ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Very nice place! The owner is super nice and knows the history of the place well. Super interesting -
Rafael Thibault ★★★★★ a year ago
Very beautiful place, the explanations are complete, the staff is welcoming. It's worth the detour! -
Cyrine Mansri ★★★★☆ 2 years ago
Very nice guided tour on the history of the wind turbine. Well done !