Deschênes Rapids ruins set to be demolished

The ruins of the Deschênes Rapids dam will no longer be part of the landscape along the Ottawa River. Despite a recent reassessment of the heritage value of the site by Quebec's culture minister, the site is now considered too dangerous.

Deschênes Rapids ruins set to be demolished
The ruins of a 19th century hydro dam near the Deschênes Rapids on the Ottawa River.

The ruins of the Deschênes Rapids dam will no longer be part of the landscape along the Ottawa River. Despite a recent reassessment of the heritage value of the site by Quebec's culture minister, the site is now considered too dangerous.