Eastern Ontario communities

Ontario Power Generation has been proudly operating in Eastern Ontario for over 100 years. Today we have one thermal facility and 10 hydroelectric generating stations on the St. Lawrence, Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers.

These stations, their employees and host communities play an important role in generating clean, reliable power for Ontario.

See how we are a part of communities across Eastern Ontario and learn about our many local programs, initiatives and events.

Community news

A winter view of the Sir Adam Beck Power Canal in Niagara.

News update

PowerNews Winter 2019

Our PowerNews Winter 2019 issue features an update on the Darlington Refurbishment, a profile on employee Negin Mahmoudi, a look at a key maintenance...

Workers from Kehoe Marine Construction maneuver a steel pontoon during installation of the ice boom on the St. Lawrence River.

Operations

Ice booms keep rivers flowing and winter's deep freeze at bay

Learn how on the St. Lawrence and Niagara rivers ice booms keep the rivers flowing for uninterupted hydroelectric power production.

Community

Saunders visitor centre wraps up another season of education and fun

OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre was a flurry of activity this summer as it hosted tours, events and workshops for travellers and families f...

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Still waters reflect Arnprior hydroelectric station like a mirror.

At OPG, we have a purpose that goes beyond generating clean, reliable, low-cost power – we’re helping generate a stronger, cleaner more prosperous Ontario.

Generating power with purpose

Our role in Ontario isn’t just measured by kilowatts (although we’re really good at producing them); it’s measured by our relationships, the impact we make and the future we leave to the next generation. That’s why we strive to be good corporate citizens who care about the environmental, economic and social wellbeing of all Ontario.

Generating community spirit

OPG’s Corporate Citizenship Program focuses on these areas:

Environment
Education, and
Community (health and safety, arts and culture, youth amateur sport, humanitarian and local causes), including support of Indigenous initiatives.

We are proud to support our over 175 community partners and events in Eastern Ontario like the Akwesasne International Powwow, the Renfrew County Regional Science Fair and Ducks Unlimited Kingston.

The front side of the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre on a warm summer day.

Come to our visitor centre

Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closing for the season Oct. 1

Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre
2500B Second Street West
Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6

613-932-4563

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Environmental initiatives

Protecting biodiversity and habitats in Eastern Ontario

New butterfly and herb garden takes root at Saunders visitor centre

Our Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre just got a little greener.

OPG joins EV100 group, pledges commitment to electric vehicle fleet

OPG recently became the first Canadian member to join EV100, a campaign publicly committing to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles to red...

OPG and Mohawk Council celebrate 10 years of partnership

OPG and the Cornwall community marked the 10th anniversary of the final settlement agreement between OPG and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne.

Madawaska River Water Management

OPG works with local waterpower companies and the Ministry of Natural Resources on a balanced approach to water management on the Madawaska River that considers the various interests of many users.

The result of this work is the Madawaska River Water Management Plan, which includes operational plans for each waterpower facility or dam, provisions for management of water levels and flows, stakeholder communication and environmental programming.