OVH Cloud: BHS Campus Data Center

The BHS Campus Data Center is OVHcloud’s flagship hyperscale campus located in Beauharnois, Quebec, approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Montreal. Built inside a former aluminum smelter facility, the campus represents one of the largest data center developments in North America and serves as a cornerstone of OVHcloud’s global infrastructure network.

Strategically positioned along the St. Lawrence River and directly adjacent to a major hydroelectric power source, the BHS Campus benefits from access to abundant, low-cost, renewable energy supplied by Hydro-Québec. The location offers geographic stability, cool climate conditions ideal for energy-efficient operations, and strong connectivity to Montreal, Toronto, New York, and major transatlantic routes.

Designed, engineered, and operated by OVHcloud, the BHS Campus supports public cloud, private cloud, bare metal servers, and hosted infrastructure at massive scale, serving customers across North America and internationally.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Hyperscale data center campus in Beauharnois, Quebec
2. One of the largest data center campuses in North America
3. Direct access to renewable hydroelectric power
4. Purpose-built and engineered by OVHcloud
5. Supports public cloud, private cloud, hosted private cloud, and bare metal infrastructure
6. Modular data hall design for scalable expansion
7. Cold climate enabling energy-efficient operations
8. High-capacity backbone connectivity across North America and Europe

🔌 Power Infrastructure

1. Powered primarily by Hydro-Québec’s renewable hydroelectric energy
2. High-voltage direct grid connection
3. Redundant electrical architecture
4. Designed for high efficiency and large-scale IT deployments
5. Optimized for sustainable, low-carbon operations

❄️ Cooling Infrastructure

1. Water-based cooling systems leveraging proximity to the St. Lawrence River
2. Energy-efficient cooling design optimized for Quebec’s climate
3. Custom-designed infrastructure to reduce PUE
4. High-density support for modern compute workloads

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. High-capacity fiber connectivity to Montreal and major North American hubs
2. International backbone connections to Europe and global OVHcloud regions
3. Carrier-neutral interconnection capabilities
4. Supports hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and private network connectivity

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Multi-layer physical security
2. 24/7 on-site monitoring and surveillance
3. Controlled access with strict visitor management procedures
4. Segregated infrastructure environments for enterprise workloads
5. Designed to support compliance requirements for global and Canadian customers

💼 Who It Serves

1. Enterprises deploying public and private cloud infrastructure
2. Startups and technology companies requiring scalable compute
3. E-commerce and SaaS platforms
4. AI, HPC, and high-density workloads
5. Organizations seeking renewable-powered infrastructure in North America