eStruxture TOR-3 Toronto Data Center: 30MW Hyperscale & AI Hub
Status: Fully Operational / Active Phased Expansion | Location: 431 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8W 4W3, Canada
Project Overview
eStruxture’s TOR-3 is a purpose-built hyperscale data center strategically located in Markham within the Greater Toronto Area’s leading technology corridor, delivering advanced digital infrastructure for hyperscale cloud providers, artificial intelligence platforms, research organizations, and enterprise customers. Offering 30 MW of critical IT capacity across approximately 93,000 square feet, the facility is specifically engineered to accommodate high-density computing environments, supporting rack densities exceeding 30 kW and providing the flexibility required for AI training, machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and next-generation cloud workloads. Powered by Ontario’s ultra-low-carbon electricity grid, which is primarily generated from nuclear and hydroelectric sources, TOR-3 enables customers to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of their IT operations while maintaining reliable, cost-effective power availability. The facility incorporates resilient N+1 power and cooling architectures, ultra-efficient mechanical systems, and direct-to-chip liquid cooling readiness to support the increasing thermal demands of modern GPU-based infrastructure. As a carrier-neutral campus, TOR-3 provides diverse fiber connectivity with direct access to TorIX and major Toronto network hubs, ensuring low-latency connectivity to cloud platforms, internet exchanges, and enterprise networks. Combined with advanced physical security, 24/7 infrastructure monitoring, and scalable deployment options, TOR-3 serves as a future-ready digital platform supporting AI innovation, cloud expansion, and sustainable digital transformation across Canada and North America.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | eStruxture TOR-3 Toronto Data Center: 30MW Hyperscale & AI Hub |
| Location | 431 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8W 4W3, Canada |
| Status | Fully Operational / Active Phased Expansion |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: 2021 / Phased Modernization & Capacity Expansions |
| Total IT Load | 30 MW Critical IT Load Capacity |
| Total Capacity | 30 MW Total IT Power Capacity across a 93,000 sq ft (~8,640 m²) gross facility footprint |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Architecture / SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built High-Density Hyperscale, AI-Ready Colocation & Enterprise Cloud Gateway |
City Profile
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| City Name | Toronto (Greater Area) |
| Population | ~2.8 Million (City) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~6.7 Million (GTA) |
| City GDP | ~$450 Billion CAD |
| Per Capita Income | ~$65,000 CAD |
| City Tier | Global Tier 1 Hub |
| Key Strengths | Financial Capital, AI Research (Vector Institute), Tech Talent |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | estruxture data center |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Alectra Utilities (Electric Power) & TorIX (Toronto Internet Exchange) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Canadian Mission-Critical EPC Partners |
| MEP Engineering | eStruxture In-House Global Engineering & Critical Facilities Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring diverse underground fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency dark fiber links connecting to 151 Front Street West, TOR-1, TOR-2, TorIX, and global cloud provider express on-ramps. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual diverse high-voltage utility grid feeders, static distributed N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system architecture, automated switchgear, and dedicated standby backup diesel generators with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 30 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N Distributed Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency N+1 perimeter CRAH/CRAC precision cooling units with hot/cold aisle containment, direct expansion (DX) economizer integration, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for dense GPU arrays, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across North American fiber corridors. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-percentage clean energy supply powered by Ontario's nuclear and hydroelectric energy mix. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2020 |
| Construction Start | 2020 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational (2021) |
| Full Buildout | Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $150,000,000 USD to $200,000,000 USD Campus Development |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Equity Financing by eStruxture / Fengate Asset Management |