Web infrastructure in Montreal
Montreal is Canada's second-largest data center market, with 21 facilities and 4 internet exchange points. The city's position as a major network hub in Quebec and its access to low-cost hydroelectric power make it a prime location for hosting and colocation services. Enterprises and content providers benefit from the dense interconnection ecosystem.
Montreal as an internet hub
Cologix, Inc. operates 8 data centers in Montreal, the highest concentration of any provider in the city. eStruxture Data Centers Inc. runs 3 facilities, while Aptum Technologies, Enovum Datacenters, Cronomagic, and others each operate one. The main exchange point is CANIX Montreal, connecting 79 networks, with additional peering at Equinix Montreal and MegaIX Montreal.
Montreal offers strong connectivity to Toronto and the northeastern United States via fiber routes. The market attracts cloud providers, financial services, and media companies seeking low-latency access to Eastern Canada. Colocation buyers range from large enterprises to startups needing reliable power and diverse carrier options.
Key facts
- Cologix, Inc. operates 8 data centers in Montreal.
- eStruxture Data Centers Inc. runs 3 facilities in the city.
- CANIX Montreal is the largest IXP with 79 connected networks.
- Montreal has 4 internet exchange points total.
- Aptum Technologies, Enovum Datacenters, and Cronomagic each have 1 facility.
Data centers in Montreal
All 21 facilities →Cologix MTL3
Cologix, Inc.
4 carriers
Cologix MTL11
Cologix, Inc.
3 carriers
Vantage Data Centers (QC1)
Vantage Data Centers
2 carriers
Cologix MTL2
Cologix, Inc.
1 carriers
Cologix MTL7
Cologix, Inc.
1 carriers
740 Notre-Dame West Montreal
740 Notre-Dame West Montreal
Aptum MTL1
Aptum Technologies
Cologix MTL1
Cologix, Inc.
Cologix MTL12
Cologix, Inc.
Cologix MTL4
Cologix, Inc.
Cologix MTL8
Cologix, Inc.
Cronomagic Canada Inc
Cronomagic
Enovum Datacenters MTL01
Enovum Datacenters
eStruxture MTL-1
eStruxture Data Centers Inc.
eStruxture MTL-2
eStruxture Data Centers Inc.
eStruxture MTL-5
eStruxture Data Centers Inc.
Leaseweb MTL-01
Leaseweb Canada
Netelligent-1
Netelligent
Openface DC2
Openface Internet Inc., Colocation Operations Div.
Root Data Center MTL-R1
Root Data Center
Smartdc Montreal
Smartdc