FORCE Site Tour

FORCE Site Tour

  • ALL AGES

An immersive experience with informative sessions and networking opportunities while visiting the home of the highest tides in the World!

Date and time

Starts on Monday, November 18 · 7:30am AST

Location

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

1919 Upper Water Street Halifax, NS B3J 3J5 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Departure from Halifax and travel to Parrsboro

Participants will meet outside the main entrance of the Halifax Marriot Harbourfront Hotel and board a coach bus to be transported to the FORCE test site in Parrsboro, NS. Light refreshments will be ...

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Arrival in Parrsboro and FORCE Test Site Tour

Participants will disembark and gather for a guided tour of the site. This will include an update on activity at FORCE, information about the facility, an overview of projects from the past, present ...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

A variety of local foods will be served. This is an opportunity for participants to network.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Beach walk

Participants will be transported to the beach at the FORCE test site where the facility’s four 34.5 kV subsea power cables come into shore to connect with the FORCE substation and the Nova Scotia pow...

2:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Departure from Parrsboro and return to Halifax

Participants will board the coach bus for their return to Halifax. A brief conclusion and feedback survey will be distributed during the commute. Participants will disembark at the Halifax Marriott H...

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • Paid venue parking

In collaboration with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) is hosting a workshop for international open-water test centres in advance of the Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) annual conference.

Delegates will have the opportunity to visit the FORCE test site in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia (NS) on 18 November, followed by a workshop in Halifax, Nova Scotia focusing on consenting and MRE regulation. The workshop will provide an immersive experience - offering a balance of informative sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities.

Organized by

Kirsti Mason