Eco-campus Hubert Reeves
A vision of the future

A UNIQUE SITE IN CANADA. DEDICATED TO COMPANIES IN THE CLEANTECH INDUTRY.
The Éco-campus Hubert Reeves site represents a vision of the future for a science and research park. It benefits from a carefully thought out development plan aiming to integrate buildings with the strictest respect of nature and sustainable development. Also, the site will be integrated into a coherent grouping of 5 clusters focusing on ecological and recreational connectivity and more than 46% of the territory will be transferred and recognized as a protected area, to be integrated into the des Sources nature park. This will truly be a first in North America!
Sustainable development
This important project blends into the concept plan of the coulée verte du ruisseau Bertrand ecoterritory and will focus on targeted objectives:
- Protect and ensure sustainability of natural, cultural and landscape wealth
- Improve the ecological and recreational connectivity
- Promote the recognition of assets, locally and regionally
The concept plan is based on the Ruisseau Bertrand as the “backbone” of the project, leading to the Pôle des Sources, located south of the ecoterritory. The Pôle des Sources is bordered by the Montreal International Airport to the south. The proximity of the aircraft tracks to a natural park requires of course a bird control, which was addressed in the planning of the Pôle des Sources.
The Pôle des Sources includes in its zone the parc nature des Sources, located within the boundaries of the Technoparc St-Laurent Campus. Thanks to the important conservation project of the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves, wetlands, herbaceous and shrub fallows are protected.
Future Nature Park
The site of the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves is a site dedicated to the protection of the Pôle des Sources area. By ceding the northern part to make a connection with the parc nature des Sources, more than 46% of the territory is therefore recognized as a protected area and more than 68% of the actual wetlands will be bonified.
The water measures will ensure adequate water supply in quantity and quality to maintain a sufficient level of water to protect the integrity of wetlands, all under the supervision of a team composed of ornithologists, biologists and planners. The core objective is to truly consolidate the parc nature des Sources.

A first in North America
On the eve of the completion of improvements to the site, it must be stressed that companies that can move in on the site are primarily dedicated to clean technologies, nanotechnologies and sustainable development. A potential of more than 1,600 new jobs for Montreal’s economy.
To learn more about this unique project combining the strictest respect of the ecoterritory, sustainable development and the integration of research and development in clean technologies, please click the link below:
THE ÉCO-CAMPUS HUBERT REEVES. IMAGINE.
For media contact:
Please communicate with Mr Carl Baillargeon, Director Communications & Marketing at (514) 956-2525, extension 2530
FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have grouped several questions and answers on the Éco-campus Hubert Reeves project. This FAQ will help you understand all the aspects of the project, divided in 4 distinct sections.
WATER
Is there a decrease in water levels in the body of water located in the southern part of the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves?
Is there any use of equipment to pump/drain streams?
Does the levee-dike trail reduce the volume of water in body of water located in the southern part of the site?
Is the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves marsh connected to the ruisseau Bertrand?
Is the pond located in the southern part of the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves interconnected with the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves marsh or other marshes in the area?
Why is the water not maintained in the southern part of the site?
What is the purpose of these works to extend the Alfred-Nobel Boulevard and to build a dike?

BIRDLIFE
Has the bird named Least Bittern been seen on the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves site?
Are authorized representatives of Wildlife Canada and the Quebec Ministry of the Environment regularly visiting the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves site?
Are we witnessing a decrease in the number of bird species?
Does the number of bird species on the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves site and the surrounding sites decrease year by year?
Who carries out measurements of the number of bird species?
Did the street and dike construction works harm birdlife?
Is there any supervision during constructions works?
Is Technoparc Montreal going to do development works during the nesting period?
Why do we find a large number of ducks near the water in the southern part of the site? Is there a risk of accidents for these people?

VEGETATION
Why do we find more and more large grasses on the site?
Are we dealing with high-quality forests?
When was the date of deforestation?

PROJECT
Why the idea of developing on the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves site when there are other sites available?
Does Technoparc Montreal have the necessary authorizations for the development plan on the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves site?
What is Certificate 22?
“No one may erect or alter a structure, undertake to operate an industry, carry on an activity or use an industrial process or increase the production of any goods or services if it seems likely that this will result in an emission, deposit, issuance or discharge of contaminants into the environment or a change in the quality of the environment, unless he first obtains from the Minister a certificate of authorization.
However, no one may erect or alter any structure, carry out any works or projects, undertake to operate any industry, carry on any activity or use any industrial process or increase the production of any goods or services in a constant or intermittent watercourse, a lake, pond, marsh, swamp or bog, unless he first obtains a certificate of authorization from the Minister.”
The first subparagraph refers mainly to projects in the terrestrial environment, whereas the second subparagraph covers, in particular, works in a water or moist environment.
On February 6, 2013, Technoparc Montreal obtained the Environmental Certificate of Approval 22 that allows for the backfilling of portions of wetlands in exchange for compensation for land with a minimum area of land and investments to increase the site biodiversity. As a result of this authorization, three conservation zones have been created (the eastern area (IPEX swamp), Eco-campus Hubert Reeves in the south and Bertrand creek in the northwest. These three areas are now recognized as conservation areas and are totaling 2,325 million square feet, or 12.9% of the total space of Technoparc Montreal, and the equivalent of 31 (Canadian) football pitches. In total, Technoparc Montreal obtained four environmental authorization certificates, thus authorizing all the work carried out to date.
Are authorized representatives of Wildlife Canada and the Quebec Ministry of the Environment regularly visiting the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves site?
Why does Hubert Reeves endorse this project?
Why making a street if there is no short-term construction?
Will the areas designated as non-developable by Technoparc Montreal be eventually developed?
Is there a beaver trap?
Are the grounds of Technoparc Montreal and the Eco-campus Hubert Reeves private lands?
Have you started meetings and discussions with citizens who are concerned about the project?
Has Technoparc Montreal already worked with the Green Coalition?

LETTERS AND EXTERNAL NOTICES
We are also happy to be sharing structured publications on the concept to highlight the real issues in this zone of the scientific park (please click on the links):
Concept
Developed as an international technology portal dedicated to clean technologies and sustainable development, the Éco-Campus Hubert Reeves is a defined zone in the Technoparc, with more than 46% of the zone dedicated as a protected area.
The innovative infrastructures that make it up provide an exceptional work environment fostering:
- The research and development of clean technologies
- Knowledge transfers
- The demonstration of cutting-edge clean technologies
Location
Located on Alfred-Nobel boulevard in Saint-Laurent on the outskirts of a renowned regional park, and only 10 minutes away from the Montreal International Airport. Its 20 acres make it the largest site of its kind in Canada.
Support
Not only will Éco-campus Hubert Reeves residents benefit from first-rate infrastructures, quality of life and visibility, they can also take advantage of Technoparc Montréal’s ongoing support and services:
- Research project value enrichment services
- Business establishment and expansion support services
- Financing services
- Business development through professional networking
- Consulting and support services
For further information on business establishment terms and conditions, contact Sylvain Ouellette, Director, Business Developtment, Cleantech & Nanotechnologies at 514-956-2525, ext. 2542.
You can also consult our 2014 brochure, which has been replaced by our “imagine” brochure (2016), also available through the link above on the page.