FirstBlock: Montréal DC4

Montréal DC4 is a next-generation colocation and hyperscale facility operated by FirstBlock Data Centers, located in the greater Montréal region of Québec. The site is part of FirstBlock’s mission to deliver high-efficiency, sustainable data-centre infrastructure powered by renewable energy. Its strategic positioning in Montréal gives customers access to one of Canada’s key connectivity hubs and a hydro-electric-powered grid, thus providing strong appeal for cloud, AI, HPC and enterprise-scale deployments.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Built for high-density, scalable infrastructure with “Tier 2–3” readiness and capacity for future expansions of 34 MW live load and over 80 MW incoming potential, as noted by FirstBlock.
• Powered by 100 % renewable energy, supporting FirstBlock’s sustainability focus and lowering carbon footprint for customers. 
• Designed to incorporate hydro-cooling and advanced mechanical systems optimized for performance, efficiency and heat-reuse potential. 
• Modular white-space layout allows flexible deployment of racks, cages or full suites and supports growth from enterprise to hyperscale workload.

🔐 Security & Compliance

• On-site operations include round-the-clock monitoring, access control with biometric/card-key systems, CCTV surveillance and secure man-trap entries in alignment with modern colocation standards.
• The infrastructure aligns with industry best practices for security and availability, and FirstBlock emphasises energy and environmental management frameworks to support customer compliance requirements.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Located in Montréal—a major North American data-centre and network-connectivity hub—Montréal DC4 gives access to diverse fibre routes, transit providers and peering opportunities. 
• Carrier-neutral architecture enables clients to select from multiple providers and connect into cloud ecosystems, content networks and global interconnect fabrics.
• The site’s connectivity ecosystem supports low-latency access to U.S. East Coast, Canadian backbone networks and international fibre systems, making it ideal for cross-border and global workloads.

💼 Who It Serves

• Hyperscale cloud operators, AI/ML and HPC workloads seeking renewable-powered, high-capacity infrastructure in Canada.
• Enterprises and SaaS providers needing secure, scalable colocation in Montréal with strong connectivity and sustainable operations.
• Carriers, network-services and content-delivery companies deploying regional nodes or regional hubs for North America with access to Nordic-style power costs and connectivity.
• Organisations with strong ESG or sustainability mandates seeking 100 % renewable power, efficient cooling and modern data-centre design.