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The History of Power Development in Niagara

In 1759, Daniel Joncairs was the first recorded person to have harnessed any type of power in Niagara. He did this by digging a narrow ditch above the falls, on the American side, and from this was able to draw enough water from the river to turn a waterwheel to power a small sawmill. Joncairs did not invent the waterwheel, however before he arrived; the power of Niagara was being used for nothing more than washing.

The River Railway Power Station

Find out how Queen Victoria Park took advantage of the River Railway Power House.

The Canadian Niagara Power Company

View the history of the only power company to remain privately owned.

The Ontario Power Company

Read about the history of the 1905 power company

The Toronto Power Generating Station

A privately owned power company which is now out of commission.

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