About self-storage in Quebec
WantStorage tracks 113 active self-storage facilities across 16 cities and towns in Quebec, ranging from dense urban operators to smaller regional sites. The largest markets by facility count are Montreal, Laval, Quebec City, Longueuil, and Gatineau, with additional coverage in Levis, Sherbrooke, and Trois-Rivieres.
Quebec storage market
Quebec storage demand is anchored by Greater Montreal and the Quebec City region, where apartment living and limited in-unit storage push residents toward off-site units. Secondary hubs like Laval, Longueuil, Gatineau, Levis, Sherbrooke, and Trois-Rivieres add steady demand from suburban households and small businesses. Long, cold winters with heavy snowfall create predictable seasonal patterns: vehicle, motorcycle, RV, and boat storage spike from late fall through spring, while patio furniture and seasonal gear cycle in and out as the weather turns. Spring freeze-thaw cycles and occasional flooding along the St. Lawrence and its tributaries make climate-controlled and elevated ground-floor units a meaningful consideration for sensitive belongings.
Storage by city in Quebec
| City | Facilities | Avg 10×10 |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 24 | $174/mo |
| Laval | 21 | $169/mo |
| Quebec City | 14 | $154/mo |
| Longueuil | 11 | $150/mo |
| Gatineau | 9 | $165/mo |
| Levis | 9 | $201/mo |
| Sherbrooke | 8 | $165/mo |
| Trois-Rivieres | 5 | $170/mo |
| Rouyn-Noranda | 3 | — |
| Chambly | 2 | — |
| Varennes | 2 | — |
| Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts | 1 | — |
| Saguenay | 1 | $165/mo |
| L'Ancienne-Lorette | 1 | — |
| La Prairie | 1 | — |
| Pont-Rouge | 1 | — |