Laurentian Hills in Renfrew County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Nuclear Power Demonstration Reactor
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017
1. Nuclear Power Demonstration Reactor Marker
On June 4, 1962 the Nuclear Power Demonstration (NPD) Reactor 3 km east of Rolphton supplied the Ontario power grid with the first nuclear-generated electricity in Canada. A joint project of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Ontario Hydro and Canadian General Electric, NPD was the prototype and proving ground for research and development that led to commercial application of the CANDU system for generating electric power from a nuclear plant using natural uranium fuel, heavy water moderator and coolant in a pressure tube configuration with on-power refuelling. As a science and engineering research centre, NPD produced internationally significant knowledge and techniques. It was also a training centre for nuclear plant operators. NPD closed in 1987 after exceeding its operational goals.Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1962.
Location. 46° 10.54′ N, 77° 41.354′ W. Marker is in Laurentian Hills, Ontario
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Steamboating on the Upper Ottawa (approx. 5.4 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Nuclear power in Canada. (Submitted on July 16, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 11, 2017
2. Wideview of Nuclear Power Demonstration Reactor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
