Bâtiment 7

Bâtiment 7 is a converted railway depot in Pointe-Saint-Charles that now houses different community spaces under one roof. The building contains workshops, a grocery shop, a small brewery, and event areas where various local groups operate their initiatives.

The building was originally constructed between 1924 and 1946 by Canadian National Railway as a train depot. After the railway left, the neighborhood residents campaigned for years to gain control of the abandoned structure and convert it into a community space in 2018.

The place takes its name from the railway depot building number and has become a gathering space where residents work together on shared projects and community ideas. It reflects how a neighborhood can transform a forgotten industrial structure into something that belongs to everyone.

The location is walkable and sits in a residential neighborhood where parking may be limited. Visitors should know that it operates as a working community space where various groups are active, so different areas may have different opening times.

A resident-led brewery cooperative inside the building produces and distributes beer to more than 100 locations across Montreal. This self-managed project shows how neighborhood residents can create economic activity directly where they live.

GPS coordinates: 45.48090,-73.55230

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03