Canada
Abundant Hydropower And A Cold Climate For Low-pue Colocation
Canada's colocation market centres on Toronto and Montreal, with Vancouver and Calgary serving the west. Proximity to major US markets makes it an efficient base for hosting workloads across North America. Data centers offer racks, cages and private suites, powered largely by hydroelectricity in Quebec and British Columbia. TorIX, QIX, VANIX and YYCIX anchor local peering. PIPEDA governs personal data alongside provincial laws such as Quebec's Law 25. Bill C-36, tabled in 2026, proposes to replace it.
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Informations about Datacenters in Canada
Total datacenters
1
Total IT power
250 kW
Datacenters under construction
0
Climate
Eastern Canada has a cold continental climate, with winters around -5 to -10 °C in Toronto and Montreal and summers near 20 to 22 °C. Vancouver's oceanic climate stays mild and damp year-round. Free cooling is available for much of the year, supporting low PUE. Humid summers in Ontario and Quebec call for adequate cooling capacity, while winter requires managing dry air and freezing of outdoor equipment.
Transport
Key markets are served by international airports close to city centres: Toronto Pearson (about 25 km), Montreal-Trudeau (about 20 km), Vancouver (about 15 km) and Calgary (about 15 km). VIA Rail links Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto through Gare Centrale and Union Station. The Trans-Canada Highway crosses the country, while Highway 401 in Ontario and Autoroutes 20 and 40 in Quebec form the main corridor.
Natural disasters
Extreme temperature, Wildfire