OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre Opens for the Summer 

May 23, 2025

Cornwall, ON – Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre (SHDVC) officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 20th for the 2025 summer tourist season.  

Located at 2500B Second St. West, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, Ontario, OPG’s visitor centre showcases the rich history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as well as the communities and people affected. The centre also features exciting and informative interactive displays that make it a key tourist destination in the Cornwall area.  

The SHDVC is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The summer tourism season began Tuesday, May 20th, and will conclude on Friday, August 29th, 2025. 

“We are excited to announce the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre is open for the 2025 public tourism season.” Says Greg Geisler, Plant Manager at the R.H. Saunders Generating Station. “At OPG we believe in the power of community. The visitor centre continues to serve as a safe, inclusive, and educational space for many tourists, community partners and the public to enjoy and learn more about OPG’s history, operations and plans to electrify life for Ontarians.”  

Stay up to date on current hours of operation, and future events by visiting www.opg.com/saunders, or by contacting the visitor centre directly at 613-932-4563. 

About OPG  

As Ontario’s largest and one of North America’s most diverse electricity generators, OPG invests in local economies and employs thousands of people across Ontario. Learn more about how OPG and its family of companies are advancing the development of new low-carbon technologies, refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to power the growing demands of a clean economy at OPG.com. 

For further information, please contact:  

Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre  

2500B Second Street West, Cornwall, ON, K6H 5R6  

Phone: 613-932-4563  

Email: vcreservations@opg.com 

Ontario Power Generation  

416-592-4008 or 1-877-592-4008  

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