Historic Sites of Manitoba: Limestone Generating Station (Nelson River, Northern Manitoba)

This hydroelectric generating station on the Nelson River was completed in 1990. It is operated by Manitoba Hydro.

Limestone Generating Station

Limestone Generating Station (September 1996)
Source: George Penner

Limestone Generating Station

Limestone Generating Station (July 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Interior of the powerhouse at the Limestone Generating Station

Interior of the powerhouse at the Limestone Generating Station (July 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Site Location (lat/long): N56.50812, W94.11023
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Sundance Town Site (Northern Manitoba)

Manitoba Business: Manitoba Power Commission / Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board / Winnipeg Hydro / Manitoba Hydro

Sources:

Limestone Generating Station, Manitoba Hydro.

We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 18 April 2020

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