Carbide Willson Ruins, Gatineau Park Quebec, Canada

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This site located at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park is the location of an old fertilizer factory built in 1911 by Thomas "Carbide" Willson. All that remains today are the ruins of the power plant, the base of an acid condensation tower and a dam. Follow this link for a brief history (http://www.capitalgems.ca/willson-ruins.html ).

Photography Tips

There is a lot to photograph at this location. There is a waterfall which flows past the old power plant as well as smaller rapids/waterfalls between the dam and the power plant. Autumn is a great time to visit as the crowds are smaller and the leaves are changing colour.

Travel Information

Once in Gatineau Park, park your vehicle in parking lot P11. From the parking lot, take hiking trail #36 for approx 1 km which will take you to the site.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Daytime during fall

Sunrise & Sunset 06:07 - 19:56 | current local time: 12:00

Photo Themes River ruins stream Waterfall

Locations Quebec Carbide Willson Ruins Gatineau Park Meech Lake

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