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Électrium, le centre d'interprétation de l'électricité d'Hydro-Québec

The Électrium is a place where the curious of all ages can explore and demystify the electrical environment we live in. Take advantage of the free guided tours and learn about the different forms of electricity as found in nature, its fundamental laws, and the hydroelectric production of Québec. Come see the electrical eels, test your reflexes, or find out who in your family will have their hair standing on end as they come in contact with the Van de Graff generator. Check out the special activities planned for the holiday season, school break, the summer season and for the “Journées de la culture”. Fun guaranteed!

Area Rive-Sud
City / Town Sainte-Julie
Address 2001, boul. Michael-Faraday
Postal/Zip Code
Telephone 450 652-8977 / 1 800 267-4558
Email address
Web site www.hydroquebec.com/visitez

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Interpretation Centres, Historic Sites and Museums

Schedule : From June 1st to September 3, daily, from 9:30 am to 5 p.m. The remainder of the year, from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4 p.m.; Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission : Free. Reservations required for groups of 10 persons or more.

Description : The Électrium is a place where the curious of all ages can explore and demystify the electrical environment we live in. Take advantage of the free guided tours and learn about the different forms of electricity as found in nature, its fundamental laws, and the hydroelectric production of Québec. Come see the electrical eels, test your reflexes, or find out who in your family will have their hair standing on end as they come in contact with the Van de Graff generator. Check out the special activities planned for the holiday season, school break, the summer season and for the “Journées de la culture”. Fun guaranteed!