Niagara Power Project Power Vista
If you are going to Niagara Falls and your kids are tagging along then you may want to take a little detour 4.5 miles downstream from the Falls to a place called Niagara Power Project; also know as the Power Vista. If you don’t have kids, this is still a great place to visit and is also a free attraction. The Power Vista is entertaining and educational for people of all ages. It offers hands on approaches to learning with over 50 different interactive displays that teach people things like the historic role hydroelectricity played in the Niagara frontier.
Another experience the power project offers is learning about how water is diverted from the Niagara River and used to produce electricity. You can take a break on the Observation Deck to get a look for yourself after viewing the demonstration terrain map.
The Power Vista offers group presentations for grades Pre-K – 12TH. They offer information on geology, history, electricity, and technology. There are specific grade level presentations also available.
At the end of all programs you are “shocked” by taking part in a demonstration using the Van De Graaf generator making your hair stand straight up!
Many people like to view the newly restored 7ft high mural of a scene from the 17th century of the Priest known as Father Lois Hennepin viewing the Niagara Falls with a group of Native Americans.
So stop by to be electrified and enjoy the Power Vista - the power project is open daily year round 9am to 5pm during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
