Quartier DIX30 is the second-largest multifunctional shopping center in Canada.

It is located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal, just 15 minutes from downtown.

Here are some key facts:

• 270+ shops

• 65+ restaurants, including 45 terraces

• 8 entertainment venues

• Over 30 million visitors annually

• Maximum 15-minute walk between all services

• 20 bike stations and a network of cycling paths

• Charging stations for electric vehicles

• Access to 6 bus routes

• Access to the REM via 2 stations

  
  

Nearly twenty years after its inauguration, Quartier DIX30 remains a symbol of car culture and suburban shopping.

With its 10,000 parking spaces, it forms a vast heat island on the edge of Montérégie’s farmland.

But a wind of change is blowing across this concrete landscape.

Carbonleo, the main stakeholder in DIX30, has invested $20 million to transform Avenue des Lumières into a lush pedestrian street.

This project, described as a “green corridor,” stretches 500 meters and includes 250 trees, 1,700 shrubs, and 12,000 plants.

The goal: to create a human-scale environment conducive to relaxation and community life.

It’s also a gathering place for events:

• Tuesday: Salsa

  From 6:30 PM (EST)

  Latin rhythms: beginner or advanced lessons, followed by dancing all evening.

  Open to all levels.

• Thursday: Country

  From 6:30 PM (EST)

  Rodeo vibes! Live country music, line dancing, and a friendly Western atmosphere.

  Open to all levels.

• Friday: Music in the District

  From 6:30 PM (EST)

  A new live artist every week! DJs, solo performers, or acoustic bands.

• Saturday: Little Saturdays on the Esplanade

  From 11:00 AM (EST)

  Saturdays designed for the whole family! Games, entertainment, and discoveries for kids.

• Sunday: Yoga & Classical Music

  From 12:00 PM (EST)

  A moment of peace. Outdoor yoga sessions accompanied by soft classical music.

This initiative marks the beginning of a broader transformation.

In addition to pedestrianization, the project includes water retention basins, reduced parking, and increased density of commercial and residential spaces.

DIX30 now aspires to become a true downtown hub for the South Shore, where greenery and community take precedence over asphalt.