Dalhousie Mountain facts for kids

Dalhousie Mountain is a special place in Canada. It is a peak within the Cobequid Mountains. This mountain is the highest point in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

You can find Dalhousie Mountain north of Trunk 4. It is located west of a community called Salt Springs. You can reach the top by vehicle using special gated roads. At the very top, you will see wind turbines and a tower. This tower helps watch for forest fires.

The Dalhousie Mountain Wind Farm

The Dalhousie Mountain Wind Farm is a large project built on and around the mountain. It was finished in 2009. Building this wind farm cost about $130 million.

What is a Wind Farm?

A wind farm is a group of wind turbines. These turbines use the power of the wind to create electricity. It is a clean way to make energy.

About the Wind Farm on Dalhousie Mountain

This wind farm has 34 large wind turbines. These turbines can produce 51 MW of electricity. A megawatt is a very large unit of power. The turbines are placed close together. Some are right on the mountain peak.

The company that owns the wind farm is RMSenergy Ltd. It is operated by a group called Dalhousie Mountain Wind Farm Operating Limited Partnership. This wind farm helps provide electricity for homes and businesses in Nova Scotia.