Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) is promoting the Heritage of Power Generation on Heritage Day, February 20, 2012

OTTAWA, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada is a world leader in the production of hydroelectricity with an impressive legacy of unique purpose-built structures right across the country to show for it. This year, HCF's Heritage Day theme promotes the Heritage of Power Generation. From small-scale installations to large hydro-electric generating plants, dams and substations, these power structures form an important part of the Canadian landscape, both rural and urban.

Visit heritagecanada.org to:

• Read a feature on Canada's legacy of power
• Discover a List & Links to examples of historic power generating facilities
• Download a Heritage Day 2012 poster
• Find ideas for ways to celebrate Heritage Day

Carolyn Quinn
Director, Communications
613-797-7206; 1-866-964-1066 ext. 229
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