Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Montreal?

Most cluster in Mile-Ex & Marconi. Rent runs ~38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Montreal?

Typically high-end at $145–215/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Montreal?

Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.

What is the talent index in Montreal?

86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Consumer goods occupiers in Montreal typically cluster in Mile-Ex & Marconi, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($145–215/sqft), and pay around 38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Mile-Ex & Marconi.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($145–215/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Montreal: 86/100.

Consumer goods office space in Montreal

Consumer goods occupiers in Montreal typically cluster in Mile-Ex & Marconi, plan ~180 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($145–215/sqft), and pay around 38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Mile-Ex & Marconi.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($145–215/sqft).
Plan ~180 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 12 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Montreal: 86/100.

Where they cluster

Consumer goods occupiers in Montreal typically anchor in Mile-Ex & Marconi. AI research, tech, creative agencies, video games.

What they pay

Class A rent in Montreal runs 38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD) on a 10-year lease with 12 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical consumer goods fit-out targets high-end specification at $145–215/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 180 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount consumer office in Montreal typically targets 18,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Brand, merchandising, and digital teams gravitate to creative-class submarkets with strong adjacent retail and hospitality. Deepest French-English bilingual professional talent in North America. Structural AI research cluster (Yoshua Bengio at MILA, Element AI alumni). Strong aerospace, video games, and creative industries talent.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 26.5%. Net leases (tenant pays opex separately). 10-year terms standard. Free rent of 10-14 months and TI of C$60-$100/sqft typical on a 10-year Class A deal.

Key facts

city	Montreal
industry	Consumer goods
naics	311, 445, 446
preferredSubmarket	Mile-Ex & Marconi
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$145–215/sqft
sqftPerSeat	180
classARentLocal	38 CAD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$28/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	18.6%
typicalLeaseYears	10
typicalRentFreeMonths	12
talentIndex	86
corporateTaxPct	26.5%

Frequently asked questions

Where do consumer goods occupiers lease office space in Montreal?: Most cluster in Mile-Ex & Marconi. Rent runs ~38 CAD/sqft ($28 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do consumer goods occupiers run in Montreal?: Typically high-end at $145–215/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Montreal?: Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.
What is the talent index in Montreal?: 86/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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