Designed for a joyous mix of work and play, Aire commune’s spaces span the city from Lachine to Mile End, downtown and the Old Port. Now exceeding an impressive 40 spaces, their urban oases are all built from wood, with built-in shade, free Wi-Fi and electric plugs (especially useful when your phone needs a recharge). Free for all from June to October (some on a first-come, first-serve basis, some requiring an online reservation), Aire commune’s ephemeral sites invite passersby—both residents and travellers—to saddle up, pull out their laptops, and do their best work as city life swirls around them.
Greendesking who?
What is greendesking, you ask, and how did Montréal become its capital? Greendesking is an Aire commune signature: picture an al fresco version of shared workspaces, where the fresh air, sun and fun help reduce stress and amp up creativity. Thanks in large part to Aire commune, Montréal has the largest network of greendesking in North America, making it a prime site for workations—a lifestyle based on the combination of longer-term travel and remote working. Now that so many people have hybrid work lives, no longer pinned to a desk, it’s possible to work from a new site every day.
The traveller’s perfect pit stops
With its spaces dispersed throughout town, Aire commune encourages its users to explore the rich fabric of different Montréal neighbourhoods before and after their work sessions. They’re even built partnerships with a dozen local hotels to offer deals and tour suggestions to visitors, thanks to their Workation program. Watch their schedule online, because they often present live music and entertainment events on hotel terrasses in collaboration with Montréal festivals like the Montréal International Jazz Festival, Osheaga, and Pride Montréal.
Whether it’s to work, play, meet, relax, clink glasses at a 5 à 7 or take in some free live music under the sun, Aire commune has got the space for you. See their full list and schedule here.
