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At Annapolis Nova Scotia the Highest Tides In The World
Have Been Harnessed To Generate Power

Annapolis, Nova Scotia – Thanks to the massive movement of water created the tides of the Bay of Fundy, the Annapolis Tidal Generating Station creates enough electricity to power 5000 homes. This is the only Tidal Power Generating Station in North America (the two others are in France and Russia). You can drop in to learn more. The first floor has visitor information and the second floor features interpretative information. Then, there's a third possibility - to go ‘down under’. Up to eight visitors at a time (in hard hats and safety glasses) descend five stories by elevator into the power plant for a 25-minute tour. Because it’s a working plant, this can only be done during the hours when it is not generating. It’s open mid-May until mid-October. Photo Courtesy of Nova Scotia Power.

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