Vantage Data Centers: Quebec City Data Center Campus - Building 1

Building 1 is part of the Quebec City Data Center Campus, an eco-friendly, Tier III-certified development located in Quebec City, Canada. Strategically positioned near Quebec City’s main business district, major highways, and airport infrastructure, the campus delivers high-performance, sustainable digital infrastructure in one of North America’s most energy-efficient markets.

The campus spans 18 acres (7 hectares) and includes four data centers providing a combined 86MW of critical IT load across approximately 925,000 square feet. Building 1 benefits from direct access to Hydro-Québec’s substation and a high-quality electric network, supporting resilient operations powered by nearly 100% hydroelectric energy. Designed for performance and sustainability, the campus supports average densities up to 300W per square foot (3.23kW/m²) and incorporates a variety of energy-efficient design features.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Located on an 18-acre (7-hectare) campus in Quebec City
2. Part of a four-building campus
3. 86MW of total IT capacity (campus-wide)
4. Approximately 925,000 square feet of space
5. Supports densities up to 300W/SF (3.23kW/m²)
6. Tier III certification from the Uptime Institute
7. Eco-friendly campus with clean energy at competitive rates and sustainable design features
8. Class A building amenities including office space, conference rooms, and break areas

❄️ Cooling Infrastructure

1. Intelligent free cooling system
2. Outside air economization available up to 86% of the year
3. Hot aisle/cold aisle containment to prevent air mixing and extend cooling efficiency
4. N+1 redundancy across all mechanical systems

🔌 Power Infrastructure

1. 86MW of total campus IT capacity
2. N+1 electrical and mechanical redundancy
3. Direct access to the Hydro-Québec substation and a high-quality electric network
4. Nearly 100% hydroelectric power

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Major fiber-based service providers available
2. Five Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) throughout the campus enabling diverse connectivity paths
3. Six points-of-entry (POEs) ensuring maximum inbound carrier diversity
4. Geographic redundancy between Quebec City and Montreal power grids

🔐 Security

1. Biometric identification and facial recognition entry systems
2. 24/7 video surveillance and on-site security
3. 360 indoor and outdoor closed-circuit cameras across the campus

💼 Who It Serves

1. Hyperscale and cloud providers seeking low-carbon infrastructure in Canada
2. Enterprise organizations requiring Tier III-certified resilience
3. AI, HPC, and high-density compute deployments
4. SaaS and digital platforms expanding in Quebec
5. Organizations seeking geographic and grid diversity within Eastern Canada