The Megawatt Race – How eStruxture is Shaping Canada’s AI Backbone
eStruxture Data Centers is building a $750-million, 90-megawatt data center near Calgary, set to be one of Canada’s most powerful when it opens in 2026. This expansion aligns with Alberta’s push to become a hub for AI infrastructure, leveraging the province’s strong power capacity and tech-friendly policies.
Nancy Lanthier writes for The Globe And Mail
Expected to power up by fall 2026, eStruxture’s new $750-million, 90 megawatts (MW) operation, located near Calgary, will be the Montreal-based company’s third data centre in the area. The seven-year-old firm owns 12 other data centres in the larger industry markets of Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
The project underscores Alberta’s bid to attract $100 billion in investments by promoting innovation and reducing red tape.