Our History | Hydro Ottawa

Our History | Hydro Ottawa

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In the late 19th century, a group of visionary inventors and entrepreneurs drove Ottawa's transformation into a thriving hub of innovation. Their advancements in electrical technologies powered the growing timber trade, automating processes, increasing production efficiency, and helping establish Ottawa as home to one of the world’s largest milling operations of the time.

These pioneers not only shaped the city’s industrial landscape but also left a lasting legacy of innovation, achieving several remarkable firsts along the way. Their contributions laid the foundation for the modern energy infrastructure that continues to power our community today.

Horse and buggy that served as our original fleet vehicles. King Edward Hydro Terminal Station, Ottawa circa 1931.
Proudly displaying our new fleet vehicles at King Edward Hydro Terminal Station, Ottawa circa 1945.
Fleet vehicles at King Edward Hydro Terminal Station, circa 1985.
Fleet vehicles at King Edward Hydro Terminal Station, Ottawa 2013.
View from the Chaudière Falls generating station (to the right) on the Ottawa River. Parliament looks majestic in the distance. Below, workers harness the power of the Ottawa River at the turn of the century.
A present day view of Parliament Hill from the Chaudière Falls generating station on the Ottawa River.
Ottawa Hydro employee standing beside turbines inside Generating Station No. 4 at Chaudière Falls. Date unknown.
Hydro Ottawa employee standing beside refurbished turbines inside Generating Station No. 4 at Chaudière Falls. Ottawa 2014
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