BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260816T170016Z UID:C41216AC-FA94-4D9A-93EA-ED79A3653D43 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T190000 DESCRIPTION:The London Life Members are hosting a tour to the [Niagara Park s Power Station Museum](https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/play/attractio ns/niagara-parks-power-station/) on Aug 6. This is the tour planned for Ju ne 17 that is being rescheduled. While an LM event\, this is open to all m embers.\n\nFor 100 years\, the “Canadian Niagara Power Company generatin g station” harnessed the powerful energy of the Horseshoe Falls and turn ed it into a great source of electricity. Now\, years after its turbines c ame to a halt\, the wonder of this hydropower pioneer is coming back to li fe in an entertaining and educational experience that highlights both the remarkable history and unique architectural features of this 115-year-old engineering marvel. This not-to-be-missed experience offers an opportunity to be part of a thrilling revival\, and a chance to discover the incredib le history and heritage of this celebrated building. Dive into the history of the visionaries behind it as well as the workers that kept it running. \n\nUncover an unforgettable tunnel adventure 180 feet beneath the halls o f the Niagara Parks Power Station. Find out how this remarkable 2\,200-foo t-long tunnel was excavated with only lanterns\, rudimentary dynamite\, pi ckaxes and shovels. Then\, step out onto a new observation deck at the riv er's edge.\n\nThe registration fee will cover the ticket for the guided to ur and IEEE will cover lunch and transportation. Depending on the number r egistered\, we will charter a small bus or choose to car pool (with IEEE r eimbursing fuel and parking) - to be advised later.\n\nThe tentative lunch plan is the Table Rock restaurant next to the museum.\n\nWeather permitti ng\, we will have an optional walk to the Tesla Monument\, about 10 minute s away.\n\nAgenda: \nTentatively\n\n8:00 Departure from London\n\n11:00 Ar rive at Museum\n\n1:00 Lunch and walk to Tesla Monument\n\n2:00 Return to Museum\n\n4:00 Return to London\n\n7:00 Arrival back in London\n\n7005 Nia gara River Pkwy\, Niagara Falls\, ON L0S 1A0\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada LOCATION:7005 Niagara River Pkwy\, Niagara Falls\, ON L0S 1A0\, Niagara Fa lls\, Ontario\, Canada ORGANIZER:murraymacdonald@ieee.org SEQUENCE:74 SUMMARY:Tour to the Niagara Parks Power Station Museum (rescheduled) URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562321 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>The London Life Members are hosting a tour to the <a href="https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/play/attractions/niag ara-parks-power-station/">Niagara Parks Power Station Museum</a> on Aug 6. &nbsp\; This is the tour planned for June 17 that is being rescheduled.&nb sp\; While an LM event\, this is open to all members.</p>\n<p>For 100 year s\, the &ldquo\;Canadian Niagara Power Company generating station&rdquo\; harnessed the powerful energy of the Horseshoe Falls and turned it into a great source of electricity. Now\, years after its turbines came to a halt \, the wonder of this hydropower pioneer is coming back to life in an ente rtaining and educational experience that highlights both the remarkable hi story and unique architectural features of this 115-year-old engineering m arvel.&nbsp\; This not-to-be-missed experience offers an opportunity to be part of a thrilling revival\, and a chance to discover the incredible his tory and heritage of this celebrated building. Dive into the history of th e visionaries behind it as well as the workers that kept it running.</p>\n <p>Uncover an unforgettable tunnel adventure 180 feet beneath the halls of the Niagara Parks Power Station. Find out how this remarkable 2\,200-foot -long tunnel was excavated with only lanterns\, rudimentary dynamite\, pic kaxes and shovels. Then\, step out onto a new observation deck at the rive r's edge.</p>\n<p>The registration fee will cover the ticket for the guide d tour and IEEE will cover lunch and transportation.&nbsp\; Depending on t he number registered\, we will charter a small bus or choose to car pool ( with IEEE reimbursing fuel and parking) - to be advised later.</p>\n<p>The tentative lunch plan is the Table Rock restaurant next to the museum.</p> \n<p>Weather permitting\, we will have an optional walk to the Tesla Monum ent\, about 10 minutes away.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><strong>Tenta tively</strong>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>8:00&nbsp\; Departure from London</p>\n<p>1 1:00 Arrive at Museum</p>\n<p>1:00 Lunch and walk to Tesla Monument</p>\n< p>2:00 Return to Museum</p>\n<p>4:00 Return to London</p>\n<p>7:00 Arrival back in London</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR