List of tallest buildings in Montreal
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This is a list of the tallest buildings in Montreal that ranks skyscrapers in the Canadian city of Montreal, Quebec by height. There are 21 buildings and structures in Montreal greater than 122 m (400 ft). The tallest building in the city is the 51-storey and 205 m (673 ft) tall 1000 de La Gauchetière.[1][2]
Municipal regulations forbid any building from exceeding the height of Mount Royal, or 233 m (764 ft) above mean sea level.[3] Above-ground height is further limited in most areas and a minority of the downtown land plots are allowed to contain buildings exceeding 120 metres in height.[3] The maximum limit is currently attained by 1000 de La Gauchetière and 1250 René-Lévesque, the latter of which is shorter, but built on higher ground. To build higher than 1000 de La Gauchetière while respecting this limit would be to build on the lowest part of downtown; the maximum height there would be approximately 210 metres.[3]
The history of skyscrapers in Montreal began with the completion of the 8-storey tall New York Life Insurance Building in 1888.[4] Most high-rise construction in Montreal occurred in two periods: the late 1920s to the early 1930s and later on the early 1960s through to the early 1990s.
The tallest buildings currently under construction are the 44-storey Le V (138m), 28-storey Tour Deloitte (133m), 35-storey Tour Altoria/Aimia (130m) and 33-storey Altitude Montreal (124m). Construction on several new skyscrapers are expected to commence in 2013, including the 50-storey (167m) Tour des Canadiens, 40-storey (147m) phase 1 of Tour Roccabella and 40-storey (145m) Tour Icone.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks Montreal skyscrapers that stand at least 122 metres (400 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes architectural details but does not include antenna masts and spires. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
Rank | Name | Image | Height m (ft) |
Floors | Year | Notes |
1 | 1000 de La Gauchetière | ![]() |
205 (673) | 51 | 1992 | The tallest building in Canada east of Toronto. The tallest building constructed in Montreal in the 1990s. Rises the maximum height allowed by the city.[1][2] |
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2 | 1250 René-Lévesque | ![]() |
199 (653) | 47 | 1992 | Originally known as the IBM-Marathon Tower, this building is the fifth tallest in Canada when its spire is taken into account, at 226 m (743 ft) tall.[5][6] |
3 | Tour de la Bourse | ![]() |
190 (623) | 47 | 1964 | The tallest building in Canada until completion of the Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower in Toronto. The tallest reinforced concrete building in the world until the completion of Lake Point Tower in Chicago. The tallest building constructed in Montreal in the 1960s.[7][8] |
4 | 1 Place Ville-Marie | ![]() |
188 (617) | 47 | 1962 | The tallest building in Canada until completion of the Tour de la Bourse.[9][10] |
5 | Tour CIBC | ![]() |
187 (613) | 45 | 1962 | With its antenna included it measures 250 m (820 ft). The tallest building in Canada and the whole British Commonwealth when completed in 1962. Surpassed within a year by Place Ville-Marie.[11][12] |
Tour de Montréal | 175 (574) | 20 | 1987 | The Tour de Montréal is the tallest inclined tower in the world.[13][N 1] | ||
6 | 1501 McGill College | ![]() |
158 (519) | 36 | 1992 | [14][15] |
7 | Complexe Desjardins South Tower | 152 (499) | 40 | 1976 | The tallest building constructed in Montreal in the 1970s.[16][17] | |
8 | Tour KPMG | ![]() |
146 (479) | 34 | 1987 | Originally known as Maison des Coopérants and later as Place de la Cathédrale. The tallest building constructed in Montreal in the 1980s.[18][19] |
9 | Marriott Château Champlain | ![]() |
139 (454) | 36 | 1967 | Tallest hotel in Montreal.[20][21] |
10 | Tour Telus | ![]() |
136 (445) | 34 | 1962 | Originally known as CIL House.[22][23] |
11 | Maison Astral | ![]() |
134 (440) | 34 | 1988 | Originally known as Place Montreal Trust.[24][25] |
12 | 500 Place D'Armes | ![]() |
133 (435) | 32 | 1968 | Originally known as Tour Banque Canadienne Nationale.[26][27] |
13 | Complexe Desjardins East Tower | ![]() |
130 (427) | 32 | 1976 | [28][29] |
14= | Tour Scotia | ![]() |
128 (420) | 29 | 1990 | [30][31] |
14= | Tour de la Banque Nationale | ![]() |
128 (420) | 28 | 1983 | Le Tour de la Banque Nationale and 700 de la Gauchetière are the tallest twin towers in Montreal.[32][33] |
14= | 700 de La Gauchetière | ![]() |
128 (420) | 28 | 1983 | Le 700 de la Gauchetière and Tour de la Banque Nationale are the tallest twin towers in Montreal. Previously known as Tour Bell Canada.[34][35] |
14= | 1000 Sherbrooke West | ![]() |
128 (420) | 28 | 1974 | [36][37] |
18 | Tour Terminal | 125 (410) | 30 | 1966 | [38][39] | |
19= | Sun Life Building | ![]() |
122 (400) | 26 | 1931 | The tallest building in Montreal from 1931 until the completion of Tour CIBC in 1962. The tallest building in the city completed prior to the 1960s.[40][41] |
19= | Le Port Royal | ![]() |
122 (400) | 33 | 1964 | The tallest residential building in Canada east of Toronto.[42][43] Soon to be surpassed by Altitude Montreal and Marriott Courtyard Montréal Centre-ville |
Tallest under construction, proposed, and approved
Under construction
The following is a list of buildings that are under construction in Montreal and are planned to rise at least 100 metres (328 ft).
Name | Height m / ft |
Floors | Year | Notes | |
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1 | Le Roccabella (Tour Ouest) | 147 / 482 | 40 | 2015 | 45% Sold.[44] Construction began March 4, 2013. |
2 | Le V / Courtyard Marriott Montreal Centre-ville | 138 / 453 | 44 | 2013 | When complete, it will be the tallest building constructed in Montreal since 1992. |
3 | Deloitte Tower | 133 / 436[44] | 28 | 2015 | Construction began October 2012.[45] Expected completion June 2015.[45] |
4 | Altoria/Aimia Tower | 130 / 427 | 35 | 2014 | Site preparation and demolition of existing buildings began May 2011.[46] |
5 | Altitude Montréal | 124 / 407 | 33 | 2013 | Site preparation began April 2010. Nearly topped out.[47] |
6= | Évolo I | 100 / 328 | 30 | 2012 | Construction began January 2011. Topped out.[48] |
6= | Évolo II | 100 / 328 | 30 | 2014 | Construction began May 2012.[49] |
Approved
The following is a list of buildings that are approved in Montreal and are planned to rise at least 100 metres (328 ft).
Name | Height m / ft |
Floors | Year | Notes | |
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1 | L'Avenue | 177 / 581 | 50 | 2015 | 60% Sold.[50] |
2 | Tour des Canadiens | 167 / 525[51] | 50 | 2015 | 99% Sold. Construction to begin Summer 2013.[52] |
3 | Univers Condo | 150* / 492 | 45 | 2015 | |
4 | Le Roccabella (Tour Est) | 147 / 482 | 40 | Unknown | Tour Ouest began construction on March 4, 2013. |
5 | Îcone (Phase 1) | 145 / 476 | 40 | 2015 | 60% Sold. Construction to begin April 2013. |
6 | Point Zero Hotel et Suites | 125 / 410 | 32 | 2014-15 | Hopes to begin construction March 2013. |
7 | TOM Condos | 122 / 400 | 40 | 2015 | 45% Sold. |
8 | Le Peterson | 105 / 344 | 31 | 2015 | 50% sold. Begins construction late June/early July.[44] |
9 | Waldorf Astoria Montreal | 105* / 344* | 32 | 2020 | Approved[53] |
Proposed
The following is a list of buildings that have been proposed, but not approved as of yet, in Montreal and are planned to rise at least 100 metres (328 ft).
Name | Height m / ft |
Floors | Year | Notes | |
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1 | YUL (Twin Towers) | 120* / 393 | 38 | Unknown | Sales office opens June 2013. |
2 | Condominiums Maritime Montréal | 120* / 393 | 39 | Unknown | Hopes to begin construction March 2013. |
3 | Îcone (Phase 2) | 109 / 358 | 30 | Office tower. |
* denotes an estimation in height.
Timeline of tallest buildings
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This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Montreal.
Name | Street address | Years as tallest | # of Years as tallest | Height m / ft |
Floors | Reference |
Notre Dame Basilica | 110 Notre-Dame Street West | 1829–1928 | 99 years | 69 / 226 | 7 | [54][55] |
Royal Bank Building | 360 Saint Jacques Street West | 1928–1931 | 3 years | 121 / 397 | 22 | [56][57] |
Sun Life Building | 1155 Metcalfe Street | 1931–1962 | 31 years | 122 / 400 | 26 | [40][41] |
Tour CIBC | 1155 René Lévesque Boulevard West | 1962 | <1 year | 187 / 613 | 45 | [11][12] |
Place Ville Marie | 1 Place Ville-Marie | 1962–1964 | 2 years | 188 / 617 | 47 | [9][10] |
Tour de la Bourse | 800 Victoria Square | 1964–1992 | 28 years | 190 / 623 | 47 | [7][8] |
1000 de La Gauchetière | 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West | 1992–present | 21 years (current) | 205 / 673 | 51 | [1][2] |
See also
Notes
- ^ The Tour de Montréal is not a habitable building, but is included in this list for comparative purposes. Per a ruling by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, freestanding observation towers are not considered to be buildings, as they are not fully habitable structures.
References
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- ^ a b c "Height limits" (PDF) (in French). Ville de Montréal. 2009-09. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
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