Country
Canada
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Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada/datacenters/vantage-quebec-ai-data-center-expansion.html
Operator
Vantage Data Centers
Energy
Hydroelectric
Known capacity
178 MW
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45.501, -73.567
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Record Notes
Vantage Data Centers has significantly expanded its Canadian footprint in early 2026, reaching a projected total capacity of 178 megawatts (MW) across its Quebec portfolio. This expansion is centered in Montreal and Quebec City, with the completion of the 30MW QC61 facility in Baie-D'Urfe (Montreal) in January 2026 and the ongoing development of the 86MW QC2 campus in Quebec City.
The Quebec sites are specifically positioned as high-density hubs for AI and cloud workloads, leveraging nearly 100% renewable hydroelectric power from Hydro-Québec. The facilities are designed to LEED Gold standards and provide the massive power envelopes required for modern GPU clusters and foundation model training. Total cumulative investment in the Quebec region has reached approximately $2.5 billion CAD, cementing Vantage's position as a leading provider of sustainable digital infrastructure in Canada.
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Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2026
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City)?
- Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City) has 178 MW of known IT capacity, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It ranks #174 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City)?
- Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City) is currently operational. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2026.
- Who operates Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City)?
- Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City) is operated by Vantage Data Centers. Structured intelligence reports are available for Vantage Data Centers Operator Report and Canada Country Report.
- What energy source does Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City) use?
- Vantage Data Centers Quebec Expansion (Montreal & Quebec City) is powered by hydroelectric energy and is focused on training workloads. This is backed by 1 cited source.