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Work begins to turn Niagara Falls power station into C$350m luxury hotel

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

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Construction officially launched following a November 12, 2026 groundbreaking ceremony attended by Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, Zee Hamid. General contractor Deltera Contracting Inc. and Society Developments are leading the build, with Pearle Hospitality slated to manage operations once substantial completion is reached in 2029. Alongside its preservation efforts, the project will incorporate an art gallery, a museum, multiple event venues, and four to five restaurants. The overall design deliberately includes free indoor and outdoor viewing platforms so non-guests can enjoy views of the falls.

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  • The extensive restoration will create up to 900 regional jobs throughout its construction…: The extensive restoration will create up to 900 regional jobs throughout its construction and eventual operations.
  • The property will maintain general accessibility by offering free indoor and outdoor view…: The property will maintain general accessibility by offering free indoor and outdoor viewing areas overlooking the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.
  • Toronto Power Hotel Inc. partnered with Society Developments, Deltera Contracting Inc., a…: Toronto Power Hotel Inc. partnered with Society Developments, Deltera Contracting Inc., and Pearle Hospitality to deliver the site.

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For more than half a century, an imposing industrial landmark overlooking the Canadian Horseshoe Falls stood as a reminder of Niagara's remarkable electricity-generating past. Once responsible for harnessing the power of one of the world's most famous waterfalls, the historic Toronto Power Generating Station is now preparing for an entirely different purpose. After decades of inactivity, the century-old structure is being given a new lease on life through a C$350 million redevelopment that will transform it into

Niagara Falls' first five-star hotel.

Hydroelectric pioneer to historic site

E.J. Lennox designed the 1906 Toronto Power Generating Station on the upper Niagara River in Beaux-Arts style. According to The Spaces, applying this elaborate architectural style to an industrial facility was unusual at the time, making the building an architectural achievement as well as an engineering milestone.

The facility supplied electricity to Toronto before ending its generating operations in February 1974. Its historical and technological importance subsequently earned it National Historic Site designation in 1983.

Niagara Parks assumed ownership of the property in 2007, preserving the landmark for future generations.

C$350 million investment…

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