Historic Sites of Manitoba: McArthur Falls Generating Station (Winnipeg River, RM of Alexander)

In 1952, the Manitoba Power Commission began construction of the McArthur Falls Generating Station in the Rural Municipality of Alexander, completing it in 1955. The station produces up to 55 megawatts of electricity.

McArthur Falls Generating Station

McArthur Falls Generating Station (August 1997)
Source: George Penner

McArthur Falls Generating Station

McArthur Falls Generating Station (August 1997)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N50.39796, W95.99763
denoted by symbol on the map above

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This page was prepared by George Penner.

Page revised: 10 May 2021

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