Turbines that once harnessed the powerful energy of Niagara Falls into a great source of electricity came to a halt years ago. But the secrets deep below the power station are coming to life once again. Visitors can now explore the former cathedral of power and a new tunnel that opens to a spectacular view of the falls.
Turbines that once harnessed the powerful energy of Niagara Falls into a great source of electricity came to a halt years ago. But the secrets deep below the power station are coming to life once again.
The Niagara Parks Power Station was once a pioneering masterpiece that helped bring the area into the modern age. In operation from 1905 to 2006, there is a lot of history hidden within its walls. The first major hydroelectric power plant built on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, it was originally operated by the Canadian Niagara Power Company and used cutting-edge technology for it’s time.“We have to remember at the time people were still having to be convinced to buy electricity,” said Adames.Visitors today do not need convincing. They can come to see first-hand the engineering marvel, many amazed by the architecture.
At the end of the tunnel, once known as the “tail raise,” it opens to the lower Niagara River and a new viewing platform. As visitors emerge, they are greeted by the sound of the rumbling falls. This offers a fresh perspective of the Niagara gorge.
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