Nipigon in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Turbine Runner

Cameron Falls Generating Station

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

1. Turbine Runner Marker

Inscription. This turbine runner was from generating unit #2 at Cameron Falls Generating Station. The generating unit #2 was placed in service on December 20th 1920, and remains in service today. In 1988, the turbine runner was replaced with a new stainless steel runner. Cameron Falls Generating Station is located on the Nipigon River, 20 kilometers north of the Town of Nipigon. Together with Pine Portage Generating Station and Alexander Landing Generating Station, the hydroelectric plants on the Nipigon River provide Northwestern Ontario with 270 Megawatts of energy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 49° 0.532′ N, 88° 15.437′ W. Marker is in Nipigon, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. It is on Brennan Drive 0.3 kilometers south of 1st Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker and turbine are located in the park on the south side of the Nipigon Marina. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nipigon ON P0T 2J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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Northern Ontario

and specifically in Northwest Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Great North Woods,

on the Great Lakes,

on Lake Superior’s North Shore,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clearwater Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); The World Famous Nipigon River (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Red Rock Post (about 150 meters away); Ukrainian Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); First Anglican Rectory (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Anglican Church and Cemetery (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Flanagan House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Skandia House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nipigon.

Also see . . . Cameron Falls - An Ontario Ghost Town. Excerpt:

Cameron Falls was a company town, built by
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 9, 2022

2. Turbine Runner
Looking east from Brennan Drive; Nipigon Marina Park is in the background.
the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario. Its sole purpose was in developing a power site in northwest Ontario. They built the first power site in the 1920s. During this time hydro also built living accommodations for the permanent employees, stationed at the plant. The company townsite included over two dozen homes, bunkhouses, and later a school, store, post office and small hospital. By the 1931, the townsite had grown to include nearly 50 homes. By the 1960s technology improved to the point where it became possible to automate power stations and monitor them remotely. After that, employees had the option of purchasing their homes and relocating them elsewhere. Accordingly, the power commission auctioned off as much as they could. They demolished whatever didn't sell by auction. By 1973, nothing remained of the townsite.

(Submitted on April 8, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.