Montreal I (QC1) Data Center

The colder Montreal climate means our data center campus can use outside air for free cooling almost the entire year. To extend cooling efficiency even further, we use hot aisle/cold aisle air containment that prevents air from mixing.

• Intelligent free cooling system
• Outside air economization up to 80 percent of the year
• N+1 redundancy across all mechanical systems

Montreal is a highly connected, carrier-neutral data center campus with extensive and diverse fiber connections. It includes two Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) for network redundancy, as well as direct interconnection to some of the biggest public and private cloud providers.

• Highly connected and carrier neutral
• Two MMRs throughout the campus, allowing for diverse paths and multiple connectivity options
• Geographic redundancy between Quebec City and Montreal grids
• Four points-of-entry (POEs) for the campus ensuring maximum path diversity for inbound carriers
• Diverse fiber pathways into the campus (minimum 2 paths per carrier)

Stringent security and safety measures are hallmarks of every Vantage campus. Our Montreal data center is no exception, so you can rest easy when it comes to the security of your digital assets.

• Biometric identification and facial recognition
• 24x7x365 video surveillance and on-site security
• 100 indoor and outdoor closed-circuit cameras
• Visitor management system and badging to control and track on-site personnel all the time

A space where your employees can work efficiently, as well as relax and recharge, is essential. To provide that superior customer environment, our Montreal data center welcomes you through a brightly lit atrium, beyond which you’ll find dedicated office space, conference rooms and large-scale break room facilities with food, games, entertainment and more.

• Customizable office and workspaces
• Secure storage with easy access between data modules
• Conference and break rooms
• Proximity to Montreal’s main business district with entertainment, airport and highways

Vantage Data Centers builds and operates our campuses in ways that prioritize sustainability and environmental responsibility, all while delivering the reliability that is our hallmark. Our baseline approach includes using renewable energy whenever possible, limiting carbon footprints, and maintaining energy efficient operations with industry-leading PUEs. Our Montreal data center delivers on this promise.

• Uptime Institute certified
• LEED BD+C: Core and Shell (in progress)
• Energy generation by Hydro Quebec, 99.5 percent hydroelectric power
• Free cooling throughout most of the year using outside air
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Small things that add up over time: recycling, motion-sensor LED lights, drought-resistant landscaping and more