Your strategic decision

Proximity makes business easier. You’ll find almost every service you need right here in the area or in its immediate vicinity, whether it’s a small creative agency or a world-class research center (three universities are nearby, including one of the best in Canada).

Over 100,000 people in the workforce live in the boroughs of Lachine, LaSalle, Sud-Ouest and Verdun. This pool is growing rapidly, up 5.8% between 2016 and 2021—nearly double the Montreal average. A workforce that is 62% educated and bilingual, a major asset for internationally oriented businesses.

This is a major selling point when it comes to attracting and retaining the best members of your team: local shops, gyms, cozy restaurants, and charming cafés—all in a neighbourhood where the industrial heritage is beautifully showcased and there are plenty of well-maintained green spaces. You’ll love it too!

Located next to downtown and with quick access to the airport, the area is surrounded by 3 expressways, 3 bridges, and 12 metro stations. It is served by numerous bus lines and the REM. A superb protected bike path runs along the canal from east to west.

For a business, a ZIM is synonymous with an area that attracts talent, investment, and ambitious projects. It is an area undergoing rapid transformation to become a modern, sustainable, and prosperous employment hub. Setting up shop in a ZIM is more than just choosing an address. It’s about taking your place where the future is being built.