Wreck Cove

Wreck Cove is an electrical generator in , .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wreck Cove Hydroelectric System.

Electrical generator
Wreck Cove is the largest hydroelectric system in with a generating capacity of 215.8 MW. Constructed from 1975 to 1978, south of the , Wreck Cove collects drainage water from 216 square kilometres of the Cape Breton Highlands plateau to generate renewable electricity. is situated 2 km west of Wreck Cove.

Wreck Cove

Latitude
46.53246° or 46° 31′ 57″ north
Longitude
-60.41648° or 60° 24′ 59″ west
Operator
Nova Scotia Power
Open location code
87RXGHJM+XC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1094339754
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