Cologix Montréal MTL12 Data Center Expansion: Nun's Island Edge Hub
Status: Operational / Active Expansion Phase | Location: 3000 Boulevard René-Lévesque, Verdun / Nun's Island, Montréal, QC H3E 1T9, Canada
Project Overview
Cologix’s MTL12 Data Center Facility on Nun’s Island (Île des Sœurs) is a strategic edge colocation expansion located adjacent to the company’s MTL2 facility in Montréal, Canada. Designed to support enterprise, cloud, network, and digital infrastructure requirements, MTL12 provides secure and scalable whitespace within one of Montréal’s most connected data center ecosystems. The facility is integrated with Cologix’s broader Montréal platform through high-speed Metro Connect services, enabling seamless connectivity to 11 additional data centers across the region, including MTL3, Montréal’s primary carrier hotel and interconnection hub. MTL12 delivers low-latency access to more than 100 network providers, carriers, and service partners, along with direct cloud on-ramps that support hybrid cloud deployments, enterprise applications, and digital transformation initiatives. Powered by Hydro-Québec’s clean renewable hydroelectric energy, the facility benefits from one of the world’s most sustainable power grids while helping customers reduce their carbon footprint. Engineered with advanced security measures, N+1 environmental controls, and resilient infrastructure, MTL12 provides reliable operations for mission-critical workloads requiring high availability and geographic redundancy from downtown Montréal locations. With its strategic island location, strong connectivity ecosystem, renewable energy advantage, and integration into Cologix’s Montréal campus network, MTL12 strengthens the region’s position as a leading North American digital infrastructure hub for cloud computing, edge services, and enterprise colocation solutions.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Cologix Montréal MTL12 Data Center Expansion: Nun's Island Edge Hub |
| Location | 3000 Boulevard René-Lévesque, Verdun / Nun's Island, Montréal, QC H3E 1T9, Canada |
| Status | Operational / Active Expansion Phase |
| Commissioning | Operational / Metro-Connected Campus Rollout |
| Total IT Load | ~2 MW – 5 MW Critical IT Power Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~5 MW Total Utility Power Allocation across 8,000+ sq ft technical whitespace (adjacent to MTL2's 12,000 sq ft) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Architecture / ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, HIPAA Certified Platform |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Colocation, Enterprise Edge, & Cloud Interconnect Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Montréal |
| Population | ~1.8 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~4.3 million (Greater Montréal Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | ~CAD 250+ billion (Greater Montréal economy) |
| Per Capita Income | ~CAD 65,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 – Global Technology, Business & Innovation Hub |
| Key Strengths | Canada's second-largest city; major artificial intelligence and research hub; strong aerospace, finance, gaming, life sciences, and technology sectors; home to world-class universities; multilingual workforce; strategic location between North American and European markets; advanced fiber connectivity; growing data center and cloud infrastructure ecosystem; strong renewable hydroelectric power availability. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Cologix |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Hydro-Québec (Utility Distribution) & QIX (Montréal Internet Exchange / CANIX) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Canadian Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Cologix In-House Technical Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with 15+ direct on-site carriers, Cologix-controlled Meet-Me-Room (MMR), diverse fiber riser entrances, and DWDM Metro Connect links to 100+ carriers at MTL3 and QIX. |
| Power Infrastructure | Redundant high-voltage utility feeds, static A+B uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated transfer switches (ATS), and N+1 / 2N diesel standby generator plants with dedicated fuel storage. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~5 MW Utility Power Capacity Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / A+B Redundant Static UPS Configuration |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency perimeter CRAC units, DX cooling technology with N+1 redundancy, cold/hot aisle containment, and raised-floor air distribution plenum. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access providing direct express cloud on-ramps (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle) and cross-connect options across North America. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Green Renewable Hydroelectric Power supplied by Hydro-Québec. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Regional Edge Expansion Phase |
| Construction Start | Completed / Ongoing Active Operations |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Expansion |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $30,000,000 CAD to $50,000,000 CAD |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Cologix |