Bruce Nuclear Generating Station
- Country: Canada
- Role: Civil Power
- Status: Operating
- Year: 1977
Overview
Eight CANDU heavy water reactors on Lake Huron in Ontario with about 6,550 MW capacity, the largest operating nuclear station in the world. Units are being refurbished in sequence to extend operation toward 2064. The station supplies roughly a third of Ontario electricity.
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