The Beauharnois generating station is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station along the Saint Lawrence Seaway on the Saint Lawrence River, in Quebec, Canada. The station was built in three phases, and comprises 36 turbines, capable of generating up to of electrical power. Constructions on the facility began in 1930 and was completed in 1961. The facility was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990. See also List of largest power stations in Canada Reservoirs and dams in Canada Beauharnois scandal Beauharnois Canal Saint Lawrence Seaway References Energy infrastructure completed in 1961 Hydroelectric power stations in Quebec Hydro-Québec Run-of-the-river power stations Buildings and structures in Montérégie Beauharnois-Salaberry Regional County Municipality Saint Lawrence River