London Ontario · LDN1 · 5 MW upgradeable to 20 MW · Hydro One

Data Centre London Ontario —
Southwestern Ontario's Sovereign Infrastructure.

Qu Data Centres operates LDN1 in London, Ontario — a 51,796 ft² carrier-neutral facility serving Southwestern Ontario enterprise with 5 MW of power upgradeable to 20 MW. Canadian-owned. Under Canadian jurisdiction. The certified infrastructure choice between Toronto and the US border. Available now.

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51,796 ft²

Building footprint

5 MW

Current capacity

20 MW

Upgradeable to

N+2

Cooling redundancy

ISO 27001

Certified

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Facility Overview

LDN1 — London Ontario Data Centre

LDN1 is Qu's Southwestern Ontario facility — serving the region between Toronto and the US border with carrier-neutral, certified infrastructure. At 51,796 ft² with 5 MW upgradeable to 20 MW and the most redundant cooling configuration in the Qu portfolio, LDN1 provides a long-runway infrastructure platform for London Ontario enterprise, healthcare, and manufacturing organizations.

AI and High-Density Workloads Supported · 20 MW Upgrade Path · N+2 Cooling

Facility

LDN1

Location

London, Ontario

Building

51,796 ft²

Raised Floor

Expandable — additional raised floor available

Power

5 MW — upgradeable to 20 MW

Generators

N+1 1MW (×4) | 24hr onsite fuel

Density

5–10 kW per rack

Cooling

580 Tons N+2 — highest redundancy in Qu portfolio

Carriers

Rogers, Shaw, Telus, Bell, Zayo, Hydro One

Fire Suppression

VESDA early warning | Novec 1230 + FM200 | Dry pipe pre-action sprinkler

Security

Mantrap with Iris scanner | 2FA | 24/7 CCTV (90 day retention)

Certifications

LDN1's N+2 cooling redundancy is the most resilient cooling configuration in the Qu portfolio — exceeding the N+1 standard at most competing facilities. Combined with dual fire suppression agents (Novec 1230 and FM200) and VESDA early warning detection, LDN1 provides the operational assurance that healthcare and financial services organizations require. Hydro One connectivity is unique to LDN1 across the entire Qu network.

580 Tons N+2 cooling — highest in Qu portfolio

5 MW now — upgradeable to 20 MW

Hydro One carrier — unique to LDN1

N+1 generator redundancy — 4 × 1MW

VESDA + Novec 1230 + FM200 suppression

Iris scanner authentication + 2FA

LDN1 — London Ontario Facility Spec Sheet

Power, cooling, certifications, and connectivity specs. Ready for RFP attachment.

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London Ontario Market

Industries Served and Location Advantage

London Ontario sits at the strategic centre of Southwestern Ontario — between Toronto and the US border, within a region home to one of Canada's largest healthcare complexes, significant insurance and financial services operations, advanced manufacturing, and mid-market enterprise. LDN1 serves these organizations with sovereign, certified infrastructure that provides the same Canadian jurisdiction guarantees as any Qu facility — without the cost and density pressures of a GTA deployment.

Healthcare and PHIPA-Compliant Organizations

London is home to London Health Sciences Centre — one of Canada's largest acute care teaching hospitals — alongside a dense concentration of regional health authorities, medical research organizations, and healthcare technology companies. Ontario's PHIPA requires that health information remain under Canadian jurisdiction. LDN1's HIPAA certification, ISO 27001, and Qu's Canadian ownership provide the compliance posture that London healthcare organizations and their procurement teams require.

Insurance, Financial Services, and Mid-Market Enterprise

Southwestern Ontario's insurance sector — including London-based operations of major Canadian insurers — and regional financial services firms require infrastructure that satisfies PIPEDA, OSFI guidance, and increasingly stringent data sovereignty expectations. LDN1 provides ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, and PCI DSS certified infrastructure under 100% Canadian ownership — giving compliance and procurement teams the documentation they need and the sovereignty guarantee that foreign-owned alternatives cannot provide.

Advanced Manufacturing and Automotive Technology

Southwestern Ontario's automotive and advanced manufacturing corridor generates significant infrastructure requirements — from operational technology and connected manufacturing systems to supply chain data platforms. LDN1's 5–10 kW per rack density, expandable raised floor, and 20 MW upgrade path accommodate the operational and growth requirements of manufacturing organizations without forcing a move to a larger GTA facility as compute needs grow.

US-Border Proximity and Cross-Border Data Sovereignty

Southwestern Ontario's proximity to the US border means many regional organizations have US-facing operations, US customer relationships, and cross-border data flows. Foreign-owned data centres — regardless of their physical location in Canada — remain subject to US legal process under the CLOUD Act. LDN1 is operated by Qu, a 100% Canadian-owned company subject exclusively to Canadian law. For organizations with cross-border exposure, Canadian ownership is the structural protection that no contractual commitment from a US-incorporated provider can replicate.

London Ontario Data Centre — LDN1

Southwestern Ontario · 5 MW to 20 MW · N+2 Cooling · Hydro One

LDN1 is strategically positioned in London Ontario — Southwestern Ontario's infrastructure hub between Toronto and the US border. At 51,796 ft² with expandable raised floor and a 20 MW upgrade path, LDN1 provides a long-runway sovereign infrastructure platform for the region's healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, and mid-market enterprise organizations. N+2 cooling redundancy is the most resilient configuration in the Qu portfolio. Hydro One connectivity alongside Rogers, Shaw, Telus, Bell, and Zayo provides carrier options unique to London. VESDA early warning detection with dual suppression agents — Novec 1230 and FM200 — and iris scanner authentication. ISO 27001, SOC 1/2/3, HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI DSS certified.

Southwestern Ontario location advantage

London Ontario sits equidistant between Toronto and Windsor — the busiest border crossing in Canada. For Southwestern Ontario organizations, LDN1 eliminates the cost and complexity of a GTA deployment while providing the same sovereign Canadian infrastructure, identical certifications, and the same commercial relationship as any Qu facility. DR pairing with TOR3 in Markham is available under a single agreement, providing Ontario-wide redundancy entirely under Canadian jurisdiction.

Certifications

Certifications at LDN1

ISO 27001, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2, SOC 3, HIPAA, GLBA, CSAE 3416, ISAE 3402, and PCI DSS. The independent audit documentation that healthcare procurement, financial services compliance, and insurance regulatory teams require before approving a colocation vendor in Southwestern Ontario.

Sovereignty

Canadian Jurisdiction. No Exceptions.

Southwestern Ontario's proximity to the US border makes the ownership question more acute than anywhere else in Canada. A data centre physically in Canada but incorporated in the US is subject to US law. Qu is 100% Canadian-owned — data at LDN1 cannot be compelled by the US CLOUD Act or any foreign authority, regardless of your organization's cross-border relationships. That protection comes from our ownership structure, not from a contract clause.

Data Sovereignty — Hosted in Canada, subject only to Canadian law

Operational Sovereignty — 130+ Canadian employees, managed on Canadian soil

Legal Sovereignty — InfraRed Capital Partners — operating under Canadian and international frameworks

Leadership Sovereignty — Canadian executive team, no foreign management layer

Learn more about our sovereignty framework

Connectivity

Connectivity at LDN1

Carrier-neutral infrastructure with six network providers including Hydro One — a connectivity option unique to LDN1 across the entire Qu portfolio. Physically isolated carrier interconnect rooms with multiple entry points.

Network Carriers

Rogers, Shaw, Telus, Bell, Zayo, Hydro One

Hydro One — unique carrier option across Qu network

Multiple isolated carrier entry points

Physically isolated interconnect rooms

Carrier-neutral — no single-provider lock-in

Cloud and Hybrid Connectivity

Megaport on-net — direct cloud on-ramps

AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud access

Hybrid architecture support

Low-latency path to Toronto for Ontario DR

DR pairing with TOR3 Markham under single agreement

London Ontario connectivity advantage: Hydro One's network infrastructure provides a unique fibre path option through Southwestern Ontario's utility grid — unavailable at any other Qu facility. Combined with Rogers, Shaw, Telus, Bell, and Zayo, LDN1 gives Southwestern Ontario organizations the carrier diversity that mission-critical workloads require, with DR connectivity to TOR3 in Markham for Ontario-wide redundancy under a single Qu commercial agreement.

Trusted by Southwestern Ontario Enterprise

LDN1 serves healthcare organizations, insurance companies, manufacturers, and mid-market enterprise across Southwestern Ontario — organizations that require certified, sovereign infrastructure without the cost and density of a GTA facility.

Healthcare

Insurance and Financial

Manufacturing and Tech

Cross-Border Enterprise

20+ years operational history

750+ enterprise customers

ISO 27001 certified

HIPAA certified

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — London Ontario

What data centre does Qu operate in London Ontario?

Qu operates LDN1 in London, Ontario — a 51,796 ft² carrier-neutral facility in Southwestern Ontario. LDN1 provides 5 MW of power upgradeable to 20 MW, 580 tons of N+2 cooling, expandable raised floor, and AI workload support. Carriers include Rogers, Shaw, Telus, Bell, Zayo, and Hydro One.

Is there a data centre in Southwestern Ontario outside the Greater Toronto Area?

Yes. Qu's LDN1 facility is located in London, Ontario — positioned between Toronto and the US border in Southwestern Ontario. LDN1 serves mid-market enterprise, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, and insurance companies that require certified, sovereign infrastructure in the region without the cost and density of a GTA facility.

Why does proximity to the US border make Canadian data sovereignty more important for London Ontario businesses?

Southwestern Ontario's proximity to the US border means many regional enterprises have US-facing operations and cross-border data flows. Foreign-owned data centres — even those physically located in Canada — remain subject to US legal process under the CLOUD Act. LDN1 is operated by Qu, a 100% Canadian-owned company subject exclusively to Canadian law. Data stored at LDN1 cannot be compelled by US authorities regardless of cross-border business relationships.

Does Qu's London Ontario facility meet PHIPA requirements for healthcare organizations?

Yes. LDN1 holds HIPAA certification alongside ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, GLBA, and PCI DSS. Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) requires that health information be protected under Canadian jurisdiction. Qu's Canadian ownership and LDN1's independent certifications satisfy the requirements of London Health Sciences, regional health authorities, and healthcare organizations operating in Southwestern Ontario.

What is the power upgrade path at LDN1 in London Ontario?

LDN1 currently provides 5 MW of utility power and is upgradeable to 20 MW — the largest upgrade path in the Qu Ontario portfolio. For growing organizations that need sovereign infrastructure today with room to scale significantly, LDN1 provides a long runway without requiring a facility change or a new commercial agreement.

Does LDN1 support AI and high-density compute workloads?

Yes. LDN1 explicitly supports AI and high-density compute workloads. The facility provides 580 tons of N+2 cooling — the most redundant cooling configuration in the Qu portfolio — with 5-10 kW per rack density and expandable raised floor for growing compute deployments. The 20 MW upgrade path accommodates future high-density expansion without a facility change.

How quickly can I deploy colocation capacity at LDN1 in London Ontario?

LDN1 has available capacity today. Our solutions architects move from initial conversation to a signed proposal within a week. London Ontario organizations can deploy sovereign, certified infrastructure without the lead times of a GTA facility or the cost structure of a Tier III hyperscaler environment.

Step inside the network built
for Southwestern Ontario.

LDN1 is ready for London Ontario enterprise — from a walk through the data hall to a proposal within a week. Canadian-owned infrastructure with a 20 MW upgrade path and Ontario-wide DR pairing with TOR3 available under the same agreement.

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