Québec City has close to 23.1 million square feet of office space, 15.8
million square feet of it in rental form. Office space is spread out across
three main areas of the city: the downtown area, Sainte-Foy, and the northwest.
Relative Share of Rental Office Space (20,000+ sq. ft.) by
Sector
Rental Square Footage
| Sectors |
Class A |
Class B |
Class C |
Total |
| Downtown |
2,051,774 |
4,885,262 |
438,024 |
7,375,060 |
| Northwest |
289,806 |
1,901,883 |
1,305,488 |
3,497,177 |
| Sainte-Foy |
1,698,613 |
2,839,398 |
265,903 |
4,803,914 |
| Total |
4,040,193 |
9,626,543 |
2,009,415 |
15,676,151 |
Definitions
- Class A: Luxury buildings in highly desirable
areas, with above-average rents. Class A buildings tend to be superior
quality recent constructions with extensive mechanical systems.
- Class B: Buildings occupied by a varied
clientele, with average rents for the sector. The age of the buildings
varies, but older buildings have been well maintained or given major
facelifts. Construction quality is average to good, and the buildings have
suitable mechanical systems. Rents for these buildings cannot compete with
Class A rents.
- Class C: hese older buildings are sought after
by a clientele that wants functional office space at lower costs. They tend
to be located outside the city center.
Jardin de Saint-Roch, a lovely garden in the heart of
the city.
Photo: City of Québec
The Saint-Roch District: a Hotbed for Arts and Technology Downtown.
Since Saint-Roch was revitalized a few years ago, the City has sought to
promote the arts (which already had strong roots there), education, and
technology as neighborhood development tools. Saint-Roch is now a hub for
creative minds, culture, and new technologies that bubbles with innovation and
talent. Various Saint-Roch businesses specializing in information technology and
multimedia, particularly interactive entertainment, have teamed up to establish
Centre national des nouvelles technologies de Québec
(CNNTQ).
So, artists and multimedia businesses, what are you waiting for?
Saint-Roch at a Glance
Workers
Over 12,000
Investment
1992 to 2009
Over $500 million
Artist studios
Over 160
Students
Approx. 1,500
Additional Information
Looking to rent office space in Québec City? Contact the City of Québec’s
Economic Development Department.
Economic Development Department
Tel.: 418 641-6185
deveconomique@ville.quebec.qc.ca