Douglas Point
Tiverton, ON·CANDU
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
1 unit: 1 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Point | PHWR | CANDU 200 | 206 | 1960-02-01 | 1967-01-07 | 1968-09-26 | 1984-05-04 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Point | 203 | 218 | 704 | 1966-11-15 | ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA, LTD. | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (UK) |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Point | 15.6 TWh | 55.6% | 59.6% | 67.1% |
Operator: ONTARIO HYDRO
Owner: ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA, LTD.
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Fuel Cycle Facilities
Fuel cycle plants at this site, as listed in the IAEA Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Database: what each plant does, its scale and design capacity, the years it operated, its current status and who operates it.
1 facility: 1 in operation.
| Facility | Type | Scale | Design Capacity | Operated | Status | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Point NPP Site | AFR Dry Spent Fuel Storage | Commercial | 0 t HM | 1987– | In Operation | Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) |
Source: IAEA Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities Database (NFCFDB), as of 2026-10-13.
Working Here
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from the U.S. State Department foreign per diem tables for FY 2026.
$167
Lodging/Night
$120
M&IE/Day
$287
Total/Day
Canada: rate for locations the State Department does not list separately
U.S. Department of State foreign per diem, for U.S. government and contractor travel.
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44.3289, -81.5917
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Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Station.
Douglas Point was a nuclear power station on the shore of Lake Huron at Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario, on the site where the Bruce station was later built.
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Atomic Energy of Canada Limited built and owned the plant, and Ontario Hydro ran it. Construction began on 1 February 1960. The 200 MWe CANDU pressurized heavy-water reactor reached criticality on 15 November 1966, was connected to the grid on 7 January 1967, and entered service on 26 September 1968. It was Canada's first full-scale nuclear power plant, and its experience informed later CANDU stations. Douglas Point was permanently shut down on 4 May 1984.
Technical Specs
Reactor design specifications including type (PWR/BWR), containment design, nuclear steam supply system manufacturer, thermal and electrical power ratings, and current operational status.
Reactor Type:
CANDU