As the second Tour des Canadiens tower takes its place in the Montréal skyline, Cadillac Fairview, Canderel and the Club de hockey Canadien are kickstarting construction on the record-breaking sequel in the now three-tower complex. The 55-storey Tour des Canadiens 3 (TD3), designed by IBI Group with Béïque Legault Thuot Architects, will contain 565 units, including a dozen townhouses on the south side of the tower oriented towards a new two-acre urban park.

Tour des Canadiens 3, image via Canderel

The project comes at an auspicious time in Montreal's real estate market, which is being supported by strong immigration, a low unemployment rate and a growing IT sector. With 1,571 presale condominium units sold as of the fourth quarter of 2017, condominium sales have skyrocketed 190 percent from the figures recorded in 2016.

Canderel and Cadillac Fairview officials join Canadiens alumni Yvan Cournoyer in the ground breaking, image by Christine Lenoir

The third tower plays a key role within Cadillac Fairview's $2 billion Quad Windsor district. "Montréal's evolving real estate market continues to excite and attract attention due in large part to bold projects like Quad Windsor and its newest addition, Tour des Canadiens 3," said Brian Salpeter, senior vice president, development, Eastern Canada at Cadillac Fairview. "Everyone who has witnessed the incredible changes that have taken place in downtown Montréal can appreciate the value and vitality created with our Quad Windsor project. The speed at which we are breaking ground, only a few months into sales, is without precedent in the Montréal market. We take great pride in bringing our vision for Quad Windsor and downtown Montréal to life and are eager to continue with future phases in this amazing neighbourhood."

A skybridge connects to the area's transit links, image via Canderel

TD3 residents will be treated to a direct connection to the métro, RESO, commuter trains, Tour Deloitte and Centre Bell via an enclosed skybridge. Réseau express métropolitain, the city's $6.3 billion light rail transit network expected to enter operation in 2021, will also be linked to the project.

Residents will enjoy a rooftop deck upon 2021 completion, image via Canderel

Interior amenities, branded "The Club," include a Mediterranean-inspired indoor pool and an outdoor terrace overlooking Quad Windsor. Additional facilities include a fitness room, games room, private party rooms, and a 55th floor skylounge. The 10,000-square-foot sales office, which allows visitors to experience the amenities through virtual reality, will be having its grand opening this weekend.

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