Northwestern Ontario communities

Ontario Power Generation’s Northwestern Operations include one operating biomass and 11 hydroelectric stations. Together they provide about 900 megawatts (MW) of power, which accounts for 86% of the electricity used in the Northwest.

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

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

Community news

Caribou Falls Generating Station sits in the far reaches of northwestern Ontario near the Manitoba border.

Our projects

Enhancing dam safety at Caribou Falls GS

Caribou Falls Generating Station is undergoing a major overhaul of one of its important block dams to correct erosion.

A Moose Cree student was all smiles during a recent Reading is Cool event at the local school.

Community

Nurturing a love of reading in Indigenous youth

Learn about OPG's reading programs for Indigenous youth in remote communities through summer reading camps and events like "Reading is Cool".

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Dusk over a picturesque lake reflecting a blue overcast sky.

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 of our many community partnerships in Northwestern Ontario, which include the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Atikokan High School Voyageur Robotics Team, the City of Thunder Bay Events Program, the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority's Annual Children's Water Festival, and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario's Indigenous Youth Summer Reading Camp Program operated by Frontier College.

Environmental initiatives

Protecting biodiversity and habitats in Northwestern Ontario.

Lending a Helping Hand for Northwest Bees

Young students at the St. Bernard Elementary School in Thunder Bay did their small part to help local bees by building bedazzled new homes for the pol...

Lake Sturgeon get a second chance to flourish in Northwestern Ontario

A fish that has cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples is getting a second chance to thrive in the upper Winnipeg River in Northwestern Ont...