The science and technology-themed centre at Cité de l´énergie in Shawinigan (Province of Québec) has been completely renovated.
For millennia, mankind´s only sources of energy were fire, wind, water and physical strength. The invention of the steam engine changed things once and for all. More recently, oil and electricity have created a world more dependent on energy than ever. What will tomorrow´s energy sources be?
ENERGIA, a dynamic exhibition, takes a fresh look at the energy issues that already dominate global headlines. This dazzling energy experience is brought to you by state-of-the-art technology. A first in Canada! Furthermore, captivating demonstrations will make you discover the manufacture of newsprint and aluminium production. A breathtaking experience on magnetic levitation will get you acquainted with superconductivity. Trains floating in the air and moving at breathtaking speed do exist !