Renewable Energy Tours
As part of our mandate to educate Ontario citizens about renewable energy, energy conservation and the community power model, we offer tours of some of the many exciting green initiatives across the City of Toronto.
Contact us today to book a tour - we can customize a tour to meet the needs and interests of your group. Rates vary depending on tour type, number of tour stops and number of participants.
Contact linda (at) trec.on.ca or call 416-977-5093, ext 247 to inquire about a tour for your group.
Exhibition Place Turbine tours
Green City Tours of Toronto
Green City Cycle Tours
Solar Neighbourhood Tours
Exhibition Place Turbine Tours
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Visit North America's first ever urban and co-operatively owned wind turbine! Tour includes the story of the historic installation, the science and technology behind wind energy and a peek inside this dynamic machine! Group and private rates are available for groups of up to 30 people. |
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Green Tours of Toronto
Photograph donated by Peter Pressacco.
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TREC is pleased to offer custom tours for groups of all ages. Don't miss this unique opportunity to visit some of the most progressive renewable energy initiatives that Toronto has to offer!
Tours can be customized for your group and include transportation; a knowledgeable tour guide, who will provide interesting facts and insight along the route; and a unique opportunity to visit our sustainable tour sites and get to see them up close.
Some of tour many tour sites that you can visit on your tour include:
1. Visit North America's first urban wind turbine at the Exhibition Place
2. Explore the second largest PV array in Canada atop the Horse Palace
3. Learn about the unique science behind Enwave's lake water-cooling facility
4. Marvel at Mountain Equipment Co-op's lush green roof
5. Enjoy a firsthand look at a co-operative approach to solar thermal energy at Arcadia Housing Co-op.
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Green City Cycle Tours
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Sustainability at work in the City…from the seat of your bicycle!
Join the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative for an exciting urban bike tour featuring Toronto's progressive renewable energy initiatives.
Bike tours are available for groups within or visiting Toronto, and are approximately 3 - 4 hours in length, with 5 - 6 green city tour stops. Maximum capacity is 25 people.
Contact us to customize your tour and inquire about rates. TREC can also assist with finding rental bicycles for your trip. Helmets are mandatory for bicycle tours.
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Solar Neighbourhood Tours
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Join us on a solar neighbourhood tour, featuring PV and solar thermal initiatives happening right in your backyard!
TREC offers solar neighbourhood tours at various community events, including the City of Toronto Solar Fair and the Strawberries & Asparagus Festival.
Contact us to book a tour at your community event or farmers market, or to customize a tour for your neighbourhood group.
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