Peace Region
Where: on the Peace River in northeastern B.C., west of Hudson's Hope and southwest of Fort St John.
- 3 hydroelectric facilities, completed in 1968, 1980 and 2025.
Total capacity: About 4,781 MW, 36 per cent of BC Hydro's total capacity.
Total power generated: The combined power from the Peace region facilities averages about 43 per cent of BC Hydro's total annual GWh output.
The Peace region is home to BC Hydro's largest hydroelectric facility, supplying a vast amount of power to all of British Columbia. Located on the Peace River in northeastern B.C., each facility plays an important role in the hydroelectric system.
BC Hydro's total generating capacity
BC Hydro's total generating capacity is based on the nameplate capacity of each facility.
These numbers are updated annually. Percentages are based on BC Hydro's total generating capacity of 13,446.7 MW which includes hydroelectric, thermal and diesel generating stations owned by BC Hydro.
G.M. Shrum Generating Station
Completed: 1968
Generating capacity: 2,857 MW
Peace Canyon Generating Station
Completed: 1980
Generating capacity: 694 MW
Site C generating station
Completed: 2025
Generating capacity: 1,230 MW
2026 Peace Operations update meetings
We are holding public information sessions to review our Peace generating station and reservoir operations, plus a look ahead for the coming year. You are welcome to attend the meeting nearest you.
| British Columbia | Alberta |
|---|---|
Fort St. John Hudson's Hope Mackenzie |
Peace River La Crete |