Digital progress: 11 companies building out Canada’s data centre infrastructure

Canada’s data centre sector is rapidly expanding to meet the growing demand for cloud services, AI processing, and secure data storage. From hyperscale campuses to regional colocation hubs, the country’s infrastructure push is being led by a mix of general contractors, dedicated developers, and multinational operators. Here’s a look at the key players building out Canada’s data centre ecosystem.

Bird Construction

Bird Construction is a leading Canadian builder with a strong track record in mission-critical infrastructure, including data centres. With over 100 years of experience and a workforce of more than 5,000 across 18 cities, Bird delivers both greenfield and retrofit projects. Notable data centre builds include the Rogers Data Centre in Edmonton, Shaw Campus Data Centre in Airdrie, and a confidential 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Calgary, built to LEED standards. The company leverages prefabrication, laser scanning, and self-perform capabilities to deliver complex, sustainable projects with schedule certainty. Bird often acts as a general contractor for hyperscale and enterprise clients, reflecting its growing role in this high-demand sector.

PCL

PCL Construction is one of Canada’s largest general contractors and has delivered several high-security, mission-critical facilities, including data centres. With expertise in integrated delivery models, building envelope solutions, and energy systems, PCL frequently partners with hyperscalers and telecom clients for custom builds. While many of their data centre projects are under non-disclosure agreements, they are widely recognized for delivering confidential hyperscale facilities across Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec.

TCA Developments

TCA Developments is a Canadian builder and developer specializing in data centre and colocation infrastructure. Operating in markets such as Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver, the company focuses on hyperscale, enterprise, and telecom-ready facilities. While public details on flagship projects are limited, TCA’s business model emphasizes secure, energy-efficient infrastructure aligned with Canadian regulatory and environmental standards.

STACK Infrastructure

STACK Infrastructure is a global data centre developer that recently entered the Canadian market with major investments in Toronto and Montreal. The company targets hyperscale customers with rapid, scalable, and sustainable data centre campuses. STACK’s developments are designed to meet high-density compute needs and integrate renewable energy, reflecting growing demand for AI and cloud capacity in Canada.

Cologix

Cologix is a leading data centre operator and developer with a significant footprint in Canada. The company offers colocation and interconnection services across facilities in Montreal, Toronto, and Calgary. Cologix continues to expand its hyperscale capacity, including a new large-scale data centre in Montreal. Their carrier-neutral approach and strategic location choices have made them a key part of Canada’s digital infrastructure.

Digital Realty

Digital Realty is a global data centre developer with a strong presence in Canada through campuses in Toronto and Montreal. They serve cloud providers, telecoms, and enterprises with resilient, energy-efficient colocation and hyperscale solutions. The company has invested heavily in expansion to meet demand from cloud computing and AI workloads, offering low-latency interconnection across North America.

eStruxture Data Centers

eStruxture is a Canadian-owned data centre provider with facilities in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. The company specializes in scalable, carrier-neutral infrastructure tailored for cloud and enterprise customers. Known for its emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, eStruxture recently expanded its Montreal footprint to support growing AI and edge computing demand.

Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is developing hyperscale campuses in Canada, particularly in Montreal. Following its 2020 acquisition of Hypertec’s data centre assets, Vantage has built a presence focused on scalable, sustainable facilities for cloud and enterprise clients. The company integrates renewable energy and advanced cooling systems to meet high-performance compute needs with a smaller environmental footprint.

QScale

QScale is a Quebec-based data centre developer focused on AI, high-performance computing, and green energy. Their flagship campus in Lévis, Quebec, is designed to run on 100% hydroelectric power and offers direct liquid cooling for energy-intensive applications. The project is backed by government support and private equity and represents one of Canada’s most ambitious climate-aligned data centre builds.

AWS, Microsoft, and Google (Self-Build Hyperscalers)

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are all expanding their infrastructure footprints in Canada, particularly in Ontario and Quebec. While they typically build and operate their own facilities, these hyperscalers contract major Canadian construction firms—often under strict confidentiality—to deliver highly secure, hyperscale-capable campuses. These builds are a key driver of Canada’s current data centre construction surge.

EllisDon

EllisDon is a major Canadian contractor with a dedicated Technology and Data Centre group. The firm delivers turnkey data centre solutions through design-build, IPD, and P3 models. While less publicly visible in the data centre space than PCL or Bird, EllisDon has worked on institutional, telecom, and enterprise-class facilities across Canada, offering strong technical and sustainability expertise. Their team says they are the nation’s top data centre builder.