Bruce Power expands popular site bus tours this summer

The Bruce Power summer bus tour program is set to begin at the visitors' centre July 7, with three tours per day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, throughout July and August.

 

Scheduled for noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., the free tours begin with a short film presentation in the centre’s theatre, followed by a one-hour bus tour of the Bruce Power site. Pre-registration on-line at www.brucepower.com/bus-tours is recommended to ensure seating. Individuals without access to the Internet can call 519-361-7777.

 

“We’re pleased to be offering the tours again this summer,” says James Scongack, vice-president, corporate affairs. “Last year, public interest exceeded our expectations, so this summer we’ve added an additional noon-hour tour.”

 

Last summer, more than 1,600 people signed up for the bus tours with an additional 2,500 drop-in visitors arriving to view the exhibits and displays. This year is shaping up to be just as busy. To date in 2015, more than 1,600 individuals have dropped by the visitors’ centre.

 

“For the third summer in a row, we’re extending our regular Monday to Friday hours to include Saturdays,” says Scongack. “Being the world’s largest operating nuclear site and the area’s largest employer, means there is a lot of public curiosity about Bruce Power. We’re happy to educate even more people about our site this summer.”

ALSO: The 12th annual Bruce Power Beach Party is slated for Saturday, July 18, from 4-10 p.m., at Station Beach, Kincardine.

Activities include a Superhero show at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (come dressed as your favourite Superhero); Princess show at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. (come dressed as your favourite princess); and country music artist Ty Baynton at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Meet and greet and photos with all the characters.

There are also bouncing castles, face painting, 48-foot obstacle course, rock-climbing wall, reptile show, kite-flying demonstration, and fireworks at dusk.

For more information, visit www.brucepower.com