Canada Malting Silos, Montreal

Canada Malting Silos is a series of grain storage towers made of concrete and violet-tinted clay, standing along the Lachine Canal waterfront. The structure consists of multiple towers of varying heights that together create a distinctive industrial profile.

The facility was established in 1905 as a malting plant and processed grain for the local brewing industry for several decades. Operations ceased in the 1970s when the canal's transportation function declined, making continued production no longer viable.

The abandoned complex has become a canvas for street artists, with colorful murals continuously added to its concrete surfaces. This transformation shows how local creators have repurposed industrial spaces for contemporary expression.

The site is currently closed to public access and surrounded by security fencing to prevent entry. Visitors can still view and photograph the structures from outside the perimeter, especially from along the canal towpath.

In 2005, artist Axel Mongenthaler created a light installation on the rooftop to commemorate the structure's 100-year history. This temporary projection became a landmark moment in the site's artistic rediscovery and transformation.

Location: Montréal

GPS coordinates: 45.46860,-73.58840

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05