Announced Grid (hydro-rich provinces)

BCE National AI Data Center Initiative (Canada)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, Canada

Capacity
500MW
Operator
Bell Canada (BCE)
AI Focus
General-Purpose (telecom & cloud AI)
Year
2025

Bell Canada is rolling out a network of AI-optimized facilities across six Canadian cities, beginning with Kamloops, British Columbia, before expanding into Manitoba and Quebec. The multi-year program totals about 500 megawatts of capacity, leveraging provincial hydro resources to deliver low-carbon power for telecom automation and enterprise AI services. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2025 with phased openings through the latter half of the decade.

Reference Metadata

Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec
City
Kamloops
Status
Announced
Timeline Year
2025
Location Precision
City
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