Development of the Esplanade Tranquille in the Quartier des Spectacles

Located west of Clark Street, between Sainte-Catherine West Street and De Montigny Street, the development of Esplanade Clark was the final phase in the redevelopment of the Quartier des Spectacles. The City of Montréal’s goal was to create a complementary public living space that is both vibrant and intimate. The new layout, named “Esplanade Tranquille” in honor of a landmark of 1950s Québec culture, was conceived as an urban terrace in summer and a hub for winter activities thanks to its refrigerated skating rink.

Few urban areas see traffic as dense and diverse as in this district. To meet the mobility challenges of such a build, the City of Montréal engaged Intervia to manage impacts and maintain traffic flow, and to support construction communications as well as relations with partners and the public.