Griffintown, once an industrial wasteland along Montreal’s Lachine Canal, has been reborn as the city’s premier innovation district. Today it blends modern offices and loft-style workspaces with incubators, university-backed labs, and a dense lineup of tech, AI, and creative firms—all minutes from downtown and the soon-to-open REM station. Competitive rents, abundant amenities, and strong government incentives make this walkable, bike-friendly neighbourhood the top choice for startups and growing companies seeking a vibrant live-work-play environment.