Sir Adam Beck Station #1
Read about the first generating station developed by Sir Adam Beck in 1917.
Ontario Hydro & Sir Adam Beck
Read about the first publicly owned power plant in Niagara and the story of Sir Adam Beck
The Toronto Power Generating Station
A privately owned power company which is now out of commission.
The Ontario Power Company
Read about the history of the 1905 power company
The Canadian Niagara Power Company
View the history of the only power company to remain privately owned.
The River Railway Power Station
Find out how Queen Victoria Park took advantage of the River Railway Power House.
Powerhouse #1 & #2
View the history of the Niagara Falls Power Company Powerhouses built in the 1890’s.
The Niagara Falls Power Company
A power company formed in 1899 to put Evershed’s plan into action.
The Hydraulic Tunnels of Niagara
Read about the 1886 plan submitted by Thomas Evershed.
Schoellkopf Power Plant
The entire history of the first power plant, from construction to destruction