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W.A.C. Bennett Dam Description
The W.A.C. Bennett Dam, one of the world's biggest earth-filled dams, is 24 km (15 mi.) west of Hudson's Hope and reached via a scenic side-road. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam, which is 2 km (11/4 mi.) long, 183 m (601 ft) high, and up to 830 m (2724 ft) thick at its base, was completed in 1967 and holds back the 362 km (225 mi.)-long Williston Lake in the Rocky Mountain Trench. Until recently, the 1646sq.km/635sq.mile artificial lake had hardly been opened up for tourism, but more and more water-sports enthusiasts are now making their way here. Anglers can charter boats as well. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Center gives information about hydro-electric power generation and the construction of the enormous dam, and on working days there are
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Hobbies & Activities category: Dam, bridge, lock, waterway
Address
W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre
Canada
Phone 1 (250) 783-5048
http://www.bchydro.com/recreation/northern/northern1198.html
Hours
May 19 to September 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
FREE
Tips
Tours leave on the half-hour from 10:30 to 4:30 and are approximately 1 hour in length.
In the off-season tours are by appointment only.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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