Îlots d'été

The Îlots d'été network, powered by Aire commune, offers free outdoor workspaces throughout the summer season. The facilities are specially designed for outdoor telecommuting, and strategically positioned in different Montreal neighborhoods.

  • 7 DAYS A WEEK
  • 7AM-10PM

The network is back for the 2024 summer season! Take advantage of 18 accessible outdoor workspaces in several Montreal boroughs. See you at the îlots!

Montréal : capital of greendesking

Following its impressive success in recent years, the Îlots d'été network of outdoor workspaces continues to grow! Îlots d'été has become the largest network of outdoor workspaces in North America, positioning Montreal as a world leader in greendesking.

Aire commune is North America’s first outdoor coworking and event space. The Réseau Îlots d’été is the result of several years’ expertise in developing outdoor workspaces.

The Réseau Îlots d’été 2024 is made possible thanks to the financial support of Fizz, and the financial support of the arrondissement Côtes-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, arrondissement de Lasalle, arrondissement Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, arrondissement Ville-Marie, arrondissement Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Montréal Centre-Ville, la SDC Promenade Masson, la SDC Plaza Saint-Hubert, PME Montréal, and association des commerçants du Bronx.

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Îlots d'été

Pairing urban development and greendesking, the Îlots are small booths with powerful Wi-Fi, electricity, and integrated lighting that allow users to work outdoors safely. The Îlots are accessible for free, in self-service mode.

Map of the Îlots d'été Network

Station CF

2024 : Station CF is back! Free and open to all, this facility can accommodate up to 8 people and offers full functionality: High-speed WiFi, electricity, air conditioning and a whiteboard for brainstorming sessions.

Learn more about Station CF

Why work outdoors?

Increased creativity, improved mental energy, diminished stress: there are many benefits to greendesking whether it is practised in a natural or urban setting.

  • Combat the isolation and psychological distress of workers
  • Beneficial for creativity and focus
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • A stimulating, lively environment

Results in 2023

The îlots d’été have been a success and have contributed to the revitalization of Montreal’s neighbourhoods.

  • 22 LOCATIONS IN MONTREAL
  • 2 STATIONS D’ÉTÉ IN DOWNTOWN MONTREAL
  • 8 PARTNER BOROUGHS
  • 9 PARTNER COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND MERCHANTS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Economic impact in 2023

  • 1M$ IN ECONOMIC BENEFIT