Palais des congrès enlargement is back
Enlargement of the Palais des congrès is back under discussion, but this time the idea is to densify the existing building, or add more floors. There is a drawing of what this could look like. I do not find it beautiful.
What will happen to that very old block of buildings where Steve’s Music used to be, which was expropriated for an enlargement years ago, is not known, but this piece talks about involvement of private money both in expanding the Palais and redeveloping that block.
Zi Rui 17:41 on 2026-06-01 Permalink
I hope the enlargement means extra space for the conventions held at Palais des congrès. Otakuthon has been a lot more packed these past couple of years.
Taylor C. Noakes 20:31 on 2026-06-01 Permalink
If only there was a large venue located somewhere in this city, ideally connected directly to a subway line and paid for by taxpayers, that could accommodate large groups of people when the Palais des Congres is insufficient.
Kate 13:44 on 2026-06-02 Permalink
TCN, where were we discussing that big unused building located under the St Helen’s Island exit from the Jacques‑Cartier bridge? I was trying to find it in my comments, but couldn’t, because it doesn’t have a name.
MarcG 14:12 on 2026-06-02 Permalink
Challenge accepted! https://mtlcityweblog.com/2025/10/21/la-rondes-uncertain-future/
Kate 15:22 on 2026-06-02 Permalink
Thank you, MarcG!
Taylor C. Noakes 19:22 on 2026-06-02 Permalink
@Kate – excellent suggestion though that’s not the place I was thinking of
CE 20:08 on 2026-06-02 Permalink
I’d like to see the PdC expand eastward to cover up the section of the Ville-Marie trench. It doesn’t seem like anything else is going to cover it up.