La Cité and its exhibitions
Complete visit of the Cité de l'énergie
Discovery of the Science Centre :
- Multimedia presentation Energia
- Permanent exhibition The Ages of Energy
- Hydro-Québec Observation Tower
- Musée du Premier ministre Jean Chrétien
Exploration of the historic sector :
- NAC Power Station
- Shawinigan-2 Power Station
- Trolleybus transport from the dock to the historical sector
- River crossing to the historical sector
From June 10th to September 24th, 2017. 7 days a week 10 AM to 5 PM.
Admission deadline : 2 PM
Last crossing for the historical sector : 3:30 PM
NOTICE FOR THE VISIT OF SHAWINIGAN-2 GENERATING STATION : Visitors aged 18 years and over must present identification (driver's licence, health insurance card or passport) before they can tour Shawinigan-2 Generating Station.
Partial visit of the Cité de l'énergie
Dicover the Cité in no time. Choose either the
Science Centre OR the Historical Sector.
Centre
Sector
Hydro-Québec Observation Tower
At the top of the tower, you will observe the beauty of the St. Maurice River scenery and the quality of life in the Shawinigan area.
Standing tall and proud at more than 115 metres high (385 feet), the tower can lay claim to being Quebec second highest observation tower.
The pylon, a symbol of the might of the electrical energy, has become the distinctive emblem of Cité de l'énergie.
Exhibition
Museum of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien,
Canada in the World
Cité de l'énergie presents the exhibition entitled Museum of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Canada in the World.
The Prime Minister of Canada received numerous gifts during his official duties. These items, from around the world, were given during meetings and international events with other Heads of State or government officials. Some were given to the Prime Minister while travelling across the country, and others by elected officials, representatives of different organizations and well as by citizens.
This incredible variety of gifts, which relate a part of history, highlight Canada's place in the world. Furthermore, they are a symbolic trace of the stable dialogue among various nations.
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, former Prime Minister of Canada, mentioned a while ago it would be legitimate to exhibit the numerous gifts he received during his official duties.
We then decided to create a museum which would highlight the importance of international relations and reveal the dialogue between different cultures, while offering at the same time an educational dimension; as wished by Mr. Chrétien, a museum that will innovate by constantly enriching its collections.
From June 10th to September 24th, 2017. 7 days a week from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Last entrance for a visit : 3:30 PM
Sightseeing tour
La Cité de l'énergie offers its visitors a guided tour of Shawinigan (live commentaries) aboard a vintage tramway-style coach.
You will discover the various facets of the Shawinigan history, the architectural treasures, and the exceptional urban planning.
There must be between 15 and 48 passengers for a departure. All cruise departues are subject to changes.
St. Maurice River Cruise
Once you have comfortably settled on board the ferry (pontoon-type craft), the lazy swells of the St. Maurice River will soon have you bewitched while you listen enraptured by the spellbinding narrative of our very own captain.
There must be between 15 and 48 passengers for a departure. All cruise departues are subject to changes.
The Synergetic Gardens
The gardens encompass three (3) square kilometres of land that shelters 450 varieties of annuals and perennials as well as a diversity of shrubs and trees that extravagantly display a profusion of colours and textures.
You can survey and find delight in a multitude of enticing picnic sites, inviting underwood footpaths, terraces and river banks.
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