Highway 533
N. of Mattawa

Holden Generating Station
 N. of Mattawa

Located in the Nipissing District, and just a little over 4 km in length, Secondary Hwy 656 connects Hwy 533 just north of Mattawa with the Holden Hydro-Electric Generating Station along the Ottawa River on the Ontario-Quebec provincial boundary.

 
Southern Terminus:
 

Current:

The Southern Terminus of Hwy 656 is at Hwy 533 approximately 5 km northwest of Mattawa.

Here is the Hwy 656 Ends assembly located at the back of the T-intersection it has with Hwy 533.
(Photo #1: Scott Steeves,  7/04/2005.)

This is the view looking southward along Hwy 533 at the starting point of Hwy 656 North.
(Photo #2: Scott Steeves,  7/05/2006.)

The first reassurance marker for Hwy 656 North has definitely seen some better days.
(Photo #3: Scott Steeves,  7/05/2006.)

 
Northern Terminus:
 

Current:

The Northern Terminus of Hwy 656 is at the entrance to the Holden Generating Station.

Here is an overview of Hwy 656's Northern Terminus, including the Hwy 656 Ends assembly.
(Photo #1: Pat Gaudreau,  7/22/2007.)

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