Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Development Corporation

Hydro Companies

The Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation owns Canoe Creek Hydro, Haa-ak-suuk Creek Hydro, and Winchie Creek Hydro, operated by Highway 4 Hydro.
The Nation is located in a territory with a natural abundance of rainfall and mountainous terrain, which has enabled the development of small hydropower facilities. This corresponds with the Nation’s vision of a sustainable economy using clean and renewable energy, while providing jobs for the community.
The hydro companies yield revenue through:
  • Sale of generated energy through long-term contract with BC Hydro
Employees at the hydro project site Saya Masso and others at a hydro site. Run-of-the-river hydro Winchie Creek hydro site under construction Creators of the Winchie Creek hydro sign standing beside it Creek with hydropower set up