OPG 7 commemorative turbine, Pickering

Name: OPG 7 commemorative turbine
Address: Pickering, Canada

#8 among attractions in Pickering

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The OPG 7 Gomberg Turbine was a Vestas model V80-1.8MW wind turbine in Pickering, Ontario. At the time of its construction, it was one of the largest wind turbines in North America, a 117-metre high wind machine commissioned in 2001 and designed to produce enough power to satisfy about 600 average households. This electricity was also emission-free. ()

Coordinates: 43°48'44"N, 79°4'26"W

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OPG 7 commemorative turbine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toronto Zoo, Ajax Downs, Pickering Town Centre, St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church.

5.6 miW
Sprawling home of thousands of animals
Toronto Zoo, Toronto
143 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's vibrant metropolis, Toronto Zoo stands as a testament to wildlife conservation and educational outreach. Covering an expanse of 710 acres, this sprawling sanctuary is home to over 5,000 animals representing more than 450 species, making...
5.4 miNE
Outdoor activities, Casino, Racetrack
Ajax Downs, Ajax
139 min walk • Nestled in the bustling town of Ajax, Ontario, Ajax Downs stands as a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts. This esteemed racecourse is known for its thrilling live Quarter Horse racing events, which draw crowds from across the region.
1.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pickering Town Centre, Pickering
45 min walk • Pickering Town Centre is a large regional shopping mall located in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. Opened in 1972 as Pickering Sheridan Mall, the mall has over 150 stores.
2.7 miNE
Church
St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church, Ajax
68 min walk • St. Nedela, also known as St. Sunday, is a Macedonian Orthodox Church located in Ajax, Ontario, Canada.
1 miW
Harbor
Frenchman's Bay, Pickering
26 min walk • Frenchman's Bay is a body of water in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, believed to be named for François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon. The bay was once land locked before a canal was dug into the sandbar to allow vessels to serve what was then referred to as Port Liverpool in 1843.
~1740 ftW
43°48'49"N • 79°4'49"W
Frenchmans Bay Marina, Pickering
9 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
5.5 miW
Zoo
Phuket Zoo, Toronto
139 min walk • The Phuket Zoo is a zoo located in Phuket, Thailand. It was founded as a private zoo in 1997 and currently remains private. The zoo is located near the Muang District and the Phuket Bay.
1.8 miN
Library
Pickering Public Library, Pickering
46 min walk • Pickering Public Library is the library system of Pickering, Ontario, Canada. The library was operational in separate branches since 1841, but officially launched as the Main Library in 1990 at the Central Branch.
3.8 miNE
43°51'3"N • 79°1'13"W
Ajax Public Library, Ajax
96 min walk • Library, City hall
3.3 miW
Archaeological site
Bead Hill, Toronto
86 min walk • Bead Hill is an archaeological site comprising the only known remaining and intact 17th-century Seneca site in Canada. It is located along the Toronto Carrying-Place Trail on the banks of the Rouge River in Rouge Park, a city park in Toronto, Ontario.
5.5 miW
National park
Rouge National Urban Park, Toronto
139 min walk • Rouge National Urban Park is a national urban park in Ontario, Canada. The park is centred around the Rouge River and its tributaries in the Greater Toronto Area.