Data Centers in Ottawa
15 locations found
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Bell Canada 410 Laurier Ave W
410 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa K1R 5E3 CAN, Ottawa
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ThinkOn OTT DC1
195 Colonnade Road Ottawa K2E 7K3 CAN, Ottawa
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Shared Services Canada Ottawa
235 Queen Street Ottawa K1A 0H5 CAN, Ottawa
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Shared Services Canada Ottawa
350 King Edward Avenue Ottawa CAN, Ottawa
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DNSnetworks IDC1
2934 Baseline Road Ottawa K2H 0A1 CAN, Ottawa
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Qu Data Centres OTT2
2934 Baseline Road Ottawa K2H 0A1 CAN, Ottawa
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Zayo Ottawa
495 Terminal Avenue Ottawa K1G 0Z2 CAN, Ottawa
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Shared Services Canada Gloucester
1600 Tom Roberts Avenue Ottawa K1V 1E4 CAN, Ottawa
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Royal Bank of Canada Ottawa
2250 Saint Laurent Boulevard Ottawa K1G 6C4 CAN, Ottawa
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Fibre Centre Ottawa
1335 Michael Street Ottawa K1B 3M9 CAN, Ottawa
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DNSnetworks IDC3
390 March Road Ottawa K2K 3H4 CAN, Ottawa
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Hive Data Center OTT-1
390 March Road Ottawa K2K 3H4 CAN, Ottawa
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PureColo Ottawa
390 March Road Ottawa K2K 3H4 CAN, Ottawa
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Qu Data Centres OTT3
436 Hazeldean Road Ottawa K2L 1V4 CAN, Ottawa
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Equinix OT1
200 Avenue Lépine Gatineau J8L 0B3 CAN, Gatineau
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Ottawa – Sovereign Infrastructure for Mission-Critical Data
Secure Foundations for Federal and Enterprise Operations
Ottawa is the definitive market for organizations requiring strict data residency and proximity to federal agencies. It provides a sturdy environment where security is the primary metric, making it an essential failover hub for Canadian national operations. This location ensures that sensitive data remains within sovereign borders while maintaining high-speed access to the country's primary economic centers.
Ottawa: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | A | High fiber density for federal and private sectors as of January 2026. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of January 2026 | Nearest major hubs are Montreal and Toronto for cloud access. |
| Power Cost | $0.09–$0.11 CAD/kWh | Competitive industrial rates with a clean energy mix as of January 2026. |
| Disaster Risk | Low (2.7/10) | Stable profile with manageable seasonal factors as of January 2026. |
| Tax Incentives | No | No specific data center tax credits available as of January 2026. |
| Sales Tax | GST + Provincial 5–15% | Combined federal and provincial rates apply as of January 2026. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Ottawa acts as a critical secondary hub in the Canadian digital landscape, providing necessary failover and data residency for national operations.
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 11 as of January 2026. The market provides a reliable mix of national incumbents and regional fiber providers, ensuring a sturdy environment for diverse routing and failover strategies.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps: 0 direct on-ramps are present, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of January 2026. Most enterprises utilize high-speed waves or private transport to connect to AWS or Microsoft Azure in Montreal, typically achieving low latencies suitable for hybrid deployments.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The Ottawa Internet Exchange (OttIX) facilitates local peering, which keeps traffic within city limits and reduces costs associated with transit providers.
Bare Metal: Resilient bare metal services are available through providers such as Hivelocity and several local specialists as of January 2026.
Power Analysis
Ontario power is defined by a diverse generation mix that leans heavily on carbon-free sources, making it a predictable market for sustainability goals.
Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity rates range from $0.09 to $0.11 CAD/kWh as of January 2026. This pricing provides a competitive cost structure for large-scale deployments compared to more volatile fossil-heavy regions.
Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered with redundant supply lines to serve high-security government facilities. Multiple substations support the primary data center clusters, ensuring high uptime for commercial tenants.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Ottawa provides a unique business environment that blends stable public sector demand with a thriving private technology sector.
Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically located near the downtown core for government proximity and in Kanata North. Kanata North is the largest technology park in Canada, hosting hundreds of companies in telecommunications, software, and defense.
Regional Market Reach: A facility in Ottawa effectively serves the National Capital Region population of over one million. It acts as a gateway for traffic moving between Quebec and Ontario, providing a central point for regional distribution.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The region offers a stable corporate environment and lower operating costs compared to larger Canadian metros like Toronto. Businesses can leverage the steady federal procurement cycle to maintain infrastructure investments as of January 2026.
Natural Disaster Risk
Ottawa maintains a Low risk profile with an overall score of 2.7/10 as of January 2026. The primary environmental considerations are seasonal and manageable through standard facility engineering.
River Flood (7.1): This is the highest localized risk, specifically for facilities located near the Ottawa River.
Earthquake (4.8): The region sits in the Western Quebec Seismic Zone, meaning facilities handle occasional low-to-moderate activity without operational disruption.
Epidemic (3.2): A moderate score reflecting general public health readiness and regional vulnerability assessments.
Drought (2.2): A minor risk with limited impact on liquid-cooled facilities or general operations.
Coastal Flood and Tsunami risks are considered indirect or regional for this inland metro and do not impact local data center site selection as of January 2026.
