By law, no building in Montreal can be taller than Mount Royal in order to preserve views of the mountain that gives the city its name and to ensure its continuing dominance over the landscape. The height restriction gives Montreal a distinct character among global cities. Rather than being defined by enormous glass structures, prohibitive rents, and claustrophobic avenues, it’s known for its historic buildings, vibrant neighborhoods, and a world-renowned underground city.
Recently Montreal has emerged as a center for software development and AI research, drawing huge investment from the tech industry’s biggest players and attracting talent from across the continent. Startups and established companies alike are drawn to Montreal by the relatively low cost of living, as well as the city’s internationally celebrated art and food scenes.
To meet the growing demand for offices, businesses of all sizes are turning to coworking spaces in Montreal. More than ever, shared workspaces are providing startups, freelancers, and digital nomads with places to work and collaborate. Here are some of our favorite coworking spaces in Montreal.
Downtown Montreal
1010 Sainte-Catherine Ouest
All Access starting at: $299 per month
Nearby Transit: Peel (Métro)
Cross Streets: Rue Peel & Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Also known as the Museum Quarter, Golden Square Mile represents the cultural heart of Montreal and is home to some of the city’s best galleries and museums. This beautiful coworking space on Sainte-Catherine is centrally located to take advantage of everything the neighborhood has to offer, from its one-of-a-kind art exhibitions to its choice of lively bars and upscale restaurants for after-work celebrations.
Inside this shared office, you’ll find several floors of private offices and minimalist lounges, framed by clean architectural lines and floor-to-ceiling windows. Bike storage makes riding to work super convenient, while amenities such as business-class printing facilities and a helpful on-site staff ensure your team can feel at home in Montreal from day one.
Place Ville Marie
All Access starting at: $299 per month
Nearby Transit: Peel (Métro), Bonaventure (Métro)
Cross Streets: Mansfield St & Rue Cascart
Occupying the fourth floor of the city’s most iconic skyscraper, this popular coworking space in Place Ville Marie couldn’t put you any closer to the heart of Montreal’s business and startup scene. As well as enjoying an enviable downtown address, this shared office is near the green and orange Métro lines just a short walk away.
This flexible shared workspace offers private offices for teams of all sizes, art-filled lounges paying homage to the city’s unique musical heritage, dedicated desks, and an on-site fitness center to make it easy to stick to your workout routine.
L’Avenue
All Access starting at: $299 per month
Nearby Transit: Lucien L’Allier (Métro, Rail), Bonaventure (Métro), Centrale (Rail)
Cross Streets: Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal & Rue de la Montagne
Become part of the city’s skyline at this creative coworking space in the heart of downtown Montreal. Set over four floors of a striking glass tower, the shared office space is right in the center of a community of businesses ranging from insurance to fashion design. Across the street is Centre Bell, the largest hockey arena in the world and one of Canada’s busiest venues, hosting everything from sporting events to Cirque du Soleil shows. You’ll never be short of opportunities to entertain visiting clients or have some fun after hours.
Inside, you’ll find sophisticated interior design details throughout. Sleek, private offices and light-filled lounges are decorated in dark wood and industrial materials, creating a composed but professional space to boost focus and stay productive.
Whether you’re a freelancer looking for occasional meeting rooms, or a startup looking for a workspace to call home, there’s a WeWork location in Montreal to fit your needs. To find your ideal coworking space, check out all of the WeWork locations in Montreal.
Steve Hogarty is a writer and journalist based in London. He is the travel editor of City AM newspaper and the deputy editor of City AM Magazine, where his work focuses on technology, travel, and entertainment.
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