Wreck Cove LEM Project

Wreck Cove


Wreck Cove has been providing clean, renewable energy for Nova Scotians for over 40 years. It's the largest hydro facility in Nova Scotia, powering more than 30,000 homes in Cape Breton with a generating capacity of 212 MW.

Constructed from 1975-1978 south of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Wreck Cove collects drainage water from 216 square kilometres of the Cape Breton Highlands plateau to generate electricity. It’s also one of our more unique generating stations – the station’s powerhouse is located 275 feet underground, down a 620-metre access tunnel.

Learn more about how Wreck Cove provides reliable, renewable energy in this video.

Life Extension and Modernization Project


Hydro Systems like Wreck Cove continue to be an important part of our renewable energy strategy. Wreck Cove infrastructure upgrades and restorations are required to ensure it can continue to provide clean, renewable energy for our customers now and into the future. NS Power has operated the Wreck Cove Generating Station, located in the Cape Breton Highlands, for over 40 years. The facility continues to be an important piece of our clean, renewable energy and requires upgrades to continue to operate. A Life Extension and Modernization (LEM) is currently being implemented to ensure the Wreck Cove Generating Station can continue to operate for years to come. One unit out of the 2 units has been completely refurbished and commissioned, while the second unit is planned to be completed by Q4 2025.

Business Registry


Is your business in or near Victoria County? Sign up for our business registry by e-mail at cleanenergyfuture@nspower.ca

Business NameLocationAddressPhoneEmailWebsite
Mountainside Hideaway Cottages & SuitesTarbot

48079 Cabot Trail,

Tarbot, NS

B0E 1B0

902-929-2005

 

705-330-9090

stay@mountainsidehideaway.caMountainside Hideaway Cottage & Suites
Wreck Cove Wilderness CabinsWreck Cove42321 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove, NS B0C 1H0902-929-2800wreckcovecabins@gmail.comWreck Cove Cabins & Highland Bow & Arrow
Trailside Accommodations in Wreck CoveWreck Cove41682 Cabot Trail, Wreck Cove, NS B0C 1H0902-929-2246info@stayattrailside.caTrailside Accommodations and Outdoor Adventures
Sea Parrot Oceanview ManorNorth Shore45227 Cabot Trail, North Shore, NS B0C 1H0902-929-2530lonnie@seaparrot.caSea Parrot Ocean View Manor - On the Cabot Trail
English Country Garden B&BIndian Brook45478 Cabot Trail, Indian Brook, NS B0C 1H0902-929-2721countrygardenbb@outlook.comEnglish Country Garden B&B | Tourism Nova Scotia, Canada
Cabot Shores Wilderness ResortIndian Brook30 Buchanan Drive, Indian Brook, NS B0C 1H0902-929-2584info@cabotshores.comCape Breton Campgrounds - Glamping Nova Scotia | Cabot Shores
Castle Rock Country InnIngonish39339 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1L0902-285-2700info@castlerockcountryinn.comCastle Rock Country Inn – in Ingonish Cape Breton
Ingonish ChaletsIngonish36784 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0902-285-2008 Ingonish Chalets
Glenghorm Beach ResortIngonish36743 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0902-285-2049info@glenghorm.comHotel In Ingonish | Glenghorm Beach Resort | Ingonish Beach
Sea Breeze Cottages and MotelIngonish36104 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K0902-285-2879contact@seabreezens.comSea Breeze Cottages| Accommodation in Cape Breton NS Canada | Hotels in Ingonish (seabreezens.com)
Rocky Bay CottagesIngonish33 Milton Lane, Ingonish, NS B0C 1K01-888-658-4455 Rocky Bay Cottages
Knotty Pine CottagesIngonish Beach39111 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0902-285-2058knottypine@outlook.comknottypinecottages.com
Skyline CabinsIngonish Beach37759 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0902-285-2055info@skylinecabins.caSkyline – Finest Cabins in Ingonish along the Cabot Trail (skylinecabins.ca)
Keltic Lodge at the HighlandsIngonish Beach383 Keltic Inn Road, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0902-285-2880keltic@kelticlodge.caKeltic Lodge at the Highlands - Keltic Lodge at the Highlands
Wreck Cove General Store - Ravens Rock CottagesBirch Plain42470 Cabot Trail, Birch Plain, NS B0C 1H0902-929-2900tscl@ns.sympatico.caWreck Cove General Store

 

Business Name Location Address Phone Email Website
Black & McDonald Ltd Dartmouth 10 Pyzant Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Z6 902-468-3101 Lbuckland@BlackandMcDonald.com Multi-Trade Construction Services | Black & McDonald
Lynk Group Sydney 110 Reeves Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 3C5 902-562-1132 dbaxter@lynkgroup.ca  Lynk - Cahill
The Aucoin Group Sydney 151 Dorchester Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 6R7 902-562-6570 admin@vicaucoins.com theaucoingroup.ca
D. Finlay Electrical Ltd Sydney 198 Kenwood Drive, Sydney, NS, B1S 3N4 902-371-5309   D.Finlay Electrical Sydney NS ,Insured and Bonded

 

Business NameLocationAddressPhoneEmailWebsite 
Seaboard Industrial Supply Co. Ltd.Sydney15 School Street, Sydney, NS B1S 3G1902-565-5666bill@seaboardind.caSeaboard Industrial Supplies
Miller Industrial SalesSydney803 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, NS B1P 5T3902-562-0631millerindustrialsale@gmail.comMiller Industrial Sales & Service | (millerrentals.ca)
Source AtlanticSydney20 Wabana Court, Sydney, NS B1P 0B9902-567-3030 Source Atlantic, Sydney | Source Atlantic
Battlefield Equipment Rentals (CAT)Balls Creek135 Frenchvale Rd, Balls Creek, NS B2A 4L1902-564-8166marilyn.macdonald@toromont.comBattlefield Equipment Rentals - Sydney Location
United RentalsPort Hawkesbury1A Paint Street, Port Hawkesbury, NS B1P 6H2902-625-2232 Equipment & Tool Rentals - Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 3J6 | United Rentals
Sam Equipment RentalsSydney517 Keltic Drive, Sydney, NS B1L 1B8902-539-2323samequipment12@gmail.comHome - Sam Equipment Rentals
Basic Tool RentalsSydney23 Lewis Drive, Sydney, NS B1S 1T3902-564-0707  
S&T Equipment RentalsSydney1221 upper Prince St, Sydney, NS B1P 5P8902-539-2921  
Atlantic HardchromeDartmouth5 Notting Crt, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N2902-469-3606service@atlantichardchrome.comAtlantic Hardchrome | Industrial manufacturing, Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

Business Name Location Address Phone Email Website
Black & McDonald Ltd Dartmouth 10 Pyzant Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1Z6 902-468-3101 Lbuckland@BlackandMcDonald.com Multi-Trade Construction Services | Black & McDonald (blackandmcdonald.com)
Lynk Group Sydney 110 Reeves Street, Sydney, NS B1P 3C5 902-562-1132 dbaxter@lynkgroup.ca Lynk - Cahill
AB Mechanical Point Edward 35 Rudderham Road, Point Edward, NS B2A 4V4 902-567-3897 Chris Brace ABMechanical

 

Business Name Location Address  Phone Email Website
Safety Check Inspections Ltd Sydney 270 Stable Drive, Sydney, NS B1P 6H2 902-562-6110 info@safetycheck.ca Safety Check | Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

 

Business Name Location Address Phone Email Website Note
Aluma Safway - Halifax Dartmouth 40 Simmonds Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R3 902-468-9533   Industrial Scaffolding Services - ALUMA Has MSA agreement with NSPI
Sancton Access Dartmouth 220 Cutler Avenue, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0J5 902-468-4366 access@sancton.com Sancton | Aggregate & Scaffolding | Halifax NS & Saint John NB Has MSA agreement with NSPI

 

Business Name Location Address  Phone Email Website
Fox Welding Gardiner Mines 570 Gardiner Rd, Gardiner Mines, NS B1H 5L1 902-849-2280  
Target Hydraulics & Machine Works LtdSydney1615 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, NS B1M 1A3902-564-9229target@targethydraulics.comTarget Hydraulics Machine Works Ltd