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Map of wind turbines in Canada

The 7,841 wind turbines listed in Canada on one map: 7,813 operating. For each one: its wind farm, its manufacturer and its model, when the source gives them.

7,813
operating
18,396
MW operating
327
wind farms
100%
model known
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How many wind turbines in Canada?

The WhichWindTurbine database lists 7,813 wind turbines operating in Canada on 18 October 2026, and 7,841 in total counting those being dismantled (28).

StatusTurbinesShare
Operating7,813100%
Being dismantled280%
Total listed7,841100%

Wind turbines by province or territory

The province or territory with the most operating wind turbines is Ontario (2,711), followed by Quebec (2,003); together they account for 60% of the operating turbines.

Map of the provinces and territories of Canada by number of operating wind turbinesBritish Columbia: 300 operating wind turbines, 300 listedAlberta: 1,777 operating wind turbines, 1,778 listedSaskatchewan: 260 operating wind turbines, 277 listedManitoba: 133 operating wind turbines, 133 listedOntario: 2,711 operating wind turbines, 2,712 listedQuebec: 2,003 operating wind turbines, 2,005 listedNew Brunswick: 147 operating wind turbines, 147 listedYukon: 5 operating wind turbines, 7 listedNunavut: 0 operating wind turbines, 0 listedNewfoundland and Labrador: 27 operating wind turbines, 27 listedNova Scotia: 342 operating wind turbines, 346 listedNorthwest Territories: 5 operating wind turbines, 5 listedPrince Edward Island: 103 operating wind turbines, 104 listed
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Operating wind turbines by province or territory. Hover or tap an area to see its figures.

Province or territoryOperatingListed
Ontario2,7112,712
Quebec2,0032,005
Alberta1,7771,778
Nova Scotia342346
British Columbia300300
Saskatchewan260277
New Brunswick147147
Manitoba133133
Prince Edward Island103104
Newfoundland and Labrador2727
Yukon57
Northwest Territories55

50 onshore wind turbines stand just outside the simplified outlines (coast, border): each is counted in the nearest area, less than 30 km away.

The largest wind farms in Canada

Wind farmProvince or territoryTurbinesMWMain modelMap
Rivière-du-MoulinQuebec175350Senvion MM92Open
Blackspring Ridge WindAlberta166298.8Vestas V100-1.8Open
Seigneurie de BeaupréQuebec154339.7Enercon E70-2.3Open
Lac AlfredQuebec150300Senvion MM92Open
Gros-MorneQuebec141211.5General Electric GE 1.5SLEOpen
K2 Wind Power FacilityOntario140269.6Siemens SWT 2.3-101Open
MelancthonOntario133199.5General Electric GE 1.5SLEOpen
Prince Wind Energy ProjectOntario126189General Electric GE 1.5SLEOpen
South Kent Wind FarmOntario124269.9Siemens SWT 2.3-101Open
McBride LakeAlberta11475.2Vestas V47-660Open
Underwood Wind FarmOntario110181.5Vestas V82-1.65Open
Whitla WindAlberta98352.8Vestas V136-3.6Open
JerichoOntario92149General Electric GE 1.6-100Open
Armow Wind ProjectOntario91163.8Siemens SWT 2.3-101Open
Henvey Inlet Wind FarmOntario87300.1Vestas V136-3.45Open
Wolfe IslandOntario86197.8Siemens SWT 2.3-93Open
Jardin d'Éole (Saint-Ulric Saint-Léandre)Quebec85127.5General Electric GE 1.5SLEOpen
Buffalo PlainsAlberta83494.6Sgre SG 6.0- 170Open
CentennialSaskatchewan83149.4Vestas V80-1.8Open
Halkirk WindAlberta83149.4Vestas V90-1.8Open

Wind farms named by the source or by OpenStreetMap; “Open” shows the wind farm in the WhichWindTurbine app.

Manufacturers of the wind turbines in Canada

Among the operating wind turbines: Vestas (2,153, 28%), Siemens Gamesa (1,746, 22%), GE (1,726, 22%).

ManufacturerOperatingShare
Vestas2,15328%
Siemens Gamesa1,74622%
GE1,72622%
Enercon1,09114%
Senvion6598%
Nordex1051%
Other manufacturers3334%

How complete is this database?

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Frequently asked questions

How many wind turbines are there in Canada?

The WhichWindTurbine database lists 7,813 wind turbines operating in Canada on 18 October 2026, and 7,841 in total counting those being dismantled (28).

Where are the wind turbines in Canada?

The province or territory with the most operating wind turbines is Ontario (2,711), followed by Quebec (2,003); together they account for 60% of the operating turbines.

Which manufacturers build the wind turbines installed in Canada?

Among the operating wind turbines: Vestas (2,153, 28%), Siemens Gamesa (1,746, 22%), GE (1,726, 22%).

Is this map complete?

Very detailed database: complete official register, and the specifications of almost every wind turbine. Coverage: complete (official register); Positions: official register for 100% of turbines; Wind farms: turbines grouped by wind farm; Specifications: model 100% · capacity 100% · rotor 100% · height 100% · commissioning 100%.

Where does this data come from?

Canada — Single official source: Canadian Wind Turbine Database (Natural Resources Canada). Extracted on: geodatabase dated 02/02/2026. Licence: OGL Canada v2.0.

Why do these figures differ from other sources?

Figures published elsewhere may refer to another date or another scope: turbines in service only, or connected capacity rather than the number of machines. Here, the date and the status of each wind turbine are given.

Sources and method

Canada — Single official source: Canadian Wind Turbine Database (Natural Resources Canada).
Extracted on: geodatabase dated 02/02/2026. Licence: OGL Canada v2.0.

Data from version 690 of the database, page generated on 18 October 2026. The region of a wind turbine is the one containing its position. Methodology and sources of the database (in French). Map background © OpenStreetMap contributors.