School tours
Looking for an original and engaging field trip for your students?
Our tours are free, so don’t miss them!
Whether you want to introduce your class to hydropower generation and renewable energy, demystify electricity or discover a page from our history, the guided tours of our generating stations and interpretation centres are sure to interest you.
Adapted to align with the Québec Education Program, the tours are recommended for students from elementary cycle two through high school. They’re also suited to vocational training program, CEGEP and university students.
School trips
Consider visiting our generating stations in the Eeyou Istchee Baie‑James or Côte‑Nord regions. Embark on a memorable voyage of discovery through remarkable energy regions that will introduce students to a key chapter of Québec’s 20th‑century history. Change of scene guaranteed–without leaving Québec!
Funding for field trip transportation
Hydro-Québec takes part in the Science Culture component of La culture à l’école [in French only] (Culture in the Schools Program), which gives students a chance to visit organizations with a scientific focus. The program covers part of the cost of field trips, including transportation.
The company also participates in Une école montréalaise pour tous (A Montréal School for All), a program offering elementary schools in underprivileged areas preferential rates for transport to the Électrium (code JP506), and two generating stations, Rivière‑des‑Prairies (code JP504) and Beauharnois (code JP501).
Virtual guided tours
We’d love to welcome you in person, but if your class or group isn’t able to travel, here’s an easy solution for all: a virtual guided facility tour in real time. The next best thing to being there!
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Discover our educational experiences
Offer your students a unique tour covering scientific, technical and historical topics. In the company of our guides, your students will get answers to (almost) all their questions about electricity. A captivating and rewarding experience!
Beauharnois Generating Station
In a class of its own since 1932!
Tour one of the largest hydropower generating stations in the world and learn how electricity is generated. Its architecture is sure to impress you!
See the event scheduleof Beauharnois Station
The Électrium
Learn about the nature of electricity
Discover the many aspects of electricity, renewable energy and much more with our fun and interactive guided tours. Simply electrifying!
See the event schedule of l'ÉlectriumExplore our other facilities
Most of our generating stations open to the public welcome school groups at certain times of the year, by reservation and subject to availability. Choose the tour that interests you and contact us for more information.
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Our educational tools
We provide teachers with quality educational resources they can use to teach their students about various electricity-related concepts, such as sustainability, energy efficiency, the environment and safety. Explore our free offer!
