St. Leon is known for its Wind Farm, it is the first in Manitoba .
You will be amazed by the majestic beauty of are 63 wind turbines. Learn about the new technology that produces electricity without polluting or taking away any natural resources.
We offer a power point presentation explaining the construction of the towers and a visit to K1 the first wind turbine to be erected in St. Leon .
Quick facts:
Turbine height: 80 meters
Blade length: 41 meters
Height at top of sweep: 120 meters
Base diameter: 4 meters
Wind turbines are as high as Winnipeg 's Richardson Building
And as wide as a football field.
Wind turbine weighs a whopping 220 tons