Step back in time and explore the rich history of the St. Lawrence River region on this guided day tour. From hydroelectric innovation to the stories of lost communities, this experience brings our local heritage to life.
Stop 1: Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Begin your day with a fascinating introduction to the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. Watch the ‘From Dream to Reality’ film, then enjoy a guided presentation by OPG staff about Ontario’s generation fleets, hydroelectric operations, and how electricity is produced and distributed.
Stop 2: Lost Villages Museum
12:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Guided by historian Jim Brownell, explore the preserved buildings, artifacts, and powerful stories of the communities displaced during the 1958 St. Lawrence Seaway Project.
🍽 Lunch at 1:30 PM (45 minutes):
Enjoy lunch provided by Tilly’s – Home of Once Upon a Coffee Shop, featuring a sandwich, side, and drink.
What’s Included:
Comfortable round-trip shuttle ride
• Guided tour at OPG Visitor Centre
• Guided tour at Lost Villages Museum with Jim Brownell
• Complimentary reusable bag and bottled water
• Friendly local host
Community Support:
A portion of the proceeds from this tour will go towards the Lost Villages Museum. The Lost Villages Museum also accepts donations—please consider contributing to help preserve our local history.
Tour Details
August 29, 2025
Price per person $45 + HST
This tour is expected to take 4 hours.
This tour can accommodate up to 22 guests.
Pickup Location Cornwall Civic Complex – in front of the Blue Visitor Centre container
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
Departure from the Civic Complex at 9:50 am
Returns to the Civic Complex at 3:30 pm
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