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

4.5 197 reviews

Patrick Giasson ★★★★★ 2 years ago
Very interesting. Well laid out site. Perfect for a visit and a picnic in the middle of nature. Visits are free but guides are available to answer questions.
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.
Marie-Amélie Vaillancourt-Lavigne ★★★★★ one year ago
Second visit to this beautiful historic square, the owner is super friendly and knows the history of Éole well. It was very interesting!
Melina Dallot ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Great tourist spot! The staff is super nice and welcoming! The vertical axis wind turbine is huge and super impressive. The landscape is magnificent and the garden is full of diversity which adds character to the whole. We … More loved our experience and can't wait to come back to see how the site has evolved over time. Thank you for everything Ben
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!