La station Québec

What La station Québec does

La Station Québec is a non-profit coworking and entrepreneurial community hub founded in 2018 and operated as an initiative of Fonds d'emprunt Québec, a 25+ year social economy organization providing microcredit, training, and coaching. The single location at 20 Charest Ouest, Bureau 102, Québec City, offers shared workspaces, dedicated and private offices, meeting rooms, and event space, alongside professional services (secretariat, bookkeeping, mentoring) and a training calendar run with partner Détail Formation. The membership base is dominated by freelancers, independent workers, and early-stage startups in the Quebec City entrepreneurial ecosystem, with institutional clients including Desjardins, Investissement Québec, Ville de Québec, CDEC, and the French-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

The technology stack is intentionally lean: third-party ArchieApp handles desk and meeting room reservations, Eventbrite and Yapla manage event registration, and the corporate website hosts membership inquiries and a content blog covering entrepreneurship topics including no-code and AI. There is no proprietary software, no API offering, and no mobile app; the core product is the physical space and the surrounding community programming rather than a technology platform.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring monthly memberships (FLEX at $280/month, FIX Régulier at $265, FIX Avantage at $300, Bureau Fermé at $445), pay-per-use day passes ($20/day), pass bundles ($13.75/day), hourly meeting room ($20/hr) and event space ($60/hr) rentals, a $25/month mail/domiciliation service, and training/event fees. The organization runs a community-led, event-driven GTM combining self-serve booking for low-touch products with consultation-based membership sales, all amplified through the Fonds d'emprunt Québec referral network and a multi-channel marketing presence spanning social, email, podcast, events, and partner referrals.

Name

La station Québec

Legal name

La station Québec

Website

https://lastationquebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Station Québec is a non-profit coworking space and entrepreneurial community hub in Quebec City, operated by Fonds d'emprunt Québec. It serves freelancers, startups, and SMBs with flexible desks, private offices, meeting and event rooms, training, and mail/domiciliation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking Space Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

Keywords

• Coworking space services
• Shared workspace solutions
• Entrepreneurial community hub
• Flexible office memberships
• Event venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Monthly Memberships: Recurring monthly subscriptions for dedicated desks (FIX plans) and flexible hot-desk access (FLEX). Includes various amenity levels from basic to ergonomic office setups.
2. Day Passes and Bundles: One-time daily access to open workspace areas. Bundle passes available at discounted rates for multiple visits.
3. Meeting Room Rentals: Hourly rental of meeting and conference rooms equipped with video conferencing. Accommodates groups up to 10 people.
4. Event Space Rental: Hourly rental of event venue space for 50-100 people with configurable layouts and event management support.
5. Mail and Domiciliation Services: Business address service with mail handling, digitization, and forwarding options for remote workers and travelers.
6. Professional Services: Additional revenue from events, conferences, and training partnerships offered to members and external participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Station Québec operates a coworking space in Quebec City providing shared workspaces, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms with video conferencing, and event venue rentals for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses. The facility serves as an entrepreneurial community hub offering flexible workspace access on daily and monthly subscription plans, virtual mail/domiciliation services, professional training programs, and networking events as part of the Fonds d'emprunt Québec ecosystem.

Product overview

La station Québec is a coworking space operated as an initiative of the Fonds d'emprunt Québec, providing physical workspace solutions alongside professional development services. The core offering consists of flexible workspace memberships (FLEX, FIX RÉGULIER, FIX AVANTAGE, and BUREAU FERMÉ private offices) with 24/7 access, complemented by pay-per-use daily passes and meeting room rentals via ArchieApp. Additional services include virtual mail address (Service domiciliaire), professional training programs in partnership with Détail Formation, and event venue rental. The product portfolio is unified as a community-centric entrepreneurial hub combining workspace, business support, and networking opportunities in Quebec City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Espaces de travail (Coworking Workspace) Physical coworking workspace facility including open shared workspaces, private meeting rooms, and conference/training rooms equipped with video conferencing technology. Includes high-speed internet, commercial printer, lockers, and access to all common services. Designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small teams in Quebec City.
• FLEX Plan Flexible monthly membership starting at $280/month providing access during business hours with flexible seating in open workspace, meeting room credits, and access to all services. Designed for freelancers and independent workers who do not need a dedicated assigned desk.
• FIX RÉGULIER Plan Monthly fixed membership starting at $265/month providing 24/7 access with an assigned dedicated desk, storage, and locker at the entrance, plus meeting room credits. Designed for professionals who need a consistent personal workspace.
• FIX AVANTAGE Plan Premium monthly fixed membership starting at $300/month providing 24/7 access with an assigned ergonomic desk, storage, and locker at the entrance, plus meeting room credits. Designed for professionals seeking enhanced comfort and ergonomics.
• BUREAU FERMÉ (Private Office) Enclosed private office space starting at $445/month with work desk and storage, 24/7 access, meeting room credits, and the option for business domiciliation registration. Designed for small teams and businesses needing privacy and a dedicated enclosed workspace.
• Daily and Hourly Passes Flexible pay-per-use workspace access at $20/day for open workspace during business hours with all services included, or $20/hour for meeting rooms with video conferencing equipment for up to 10 people. Designed for occasional users, visitors, and those needing short-term workspace access.
• Espace événementiel (Event Space Rental) Event venue rental starting at $60/hour accommodating 50-100 people with multiple room configurations available and event management assistance included. Designed for organizations hosting conferences, workshops, networking events, and private functions.
• Service domiciliaire de courrier (Virtual Mail Service) Virtual business address and mail handling service at $25/month including business address registration, mail forwarding, digitization options, and 1-hour monthly conference room access for client meetings, plus 20% discount on daily desk rental. Designed for remote workers, travelers, and businesses needing a professional address without physical office space.
• Formations et conférences (Training and Conferences) Educational programming covering business development, marketing, sales techniques, customer service, human resources, finance, and technology topics, offered in partnership with Détail Formation and other providers at discounted rates. Designed for entrepreneurs and self-employed workers seeking professional development.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fonds d'emprunt QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and initiator of La Station Québec. Provides microcredit financing, business coaching, and training programs to entrepreneurs. La Station is part of their continuum of services including business launch training, financing, and mentorship.
• Détail FormationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing professional development courses for La Station members and the broader entrepreneurial community. Offers courses on sales techniques, customer service, marketing, and business management at discounted rates.
• CCI Française au Canada (Québec)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française au Canada partnership to strengthen ties between French and Quebec businesses. La Station serves as meeting place for this partnership.
• BankeominorOthersLocal partner organization supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• MicroentreprendreminorOthersPartner organization supporting microentrepreneurs and small business development.
• Ville de QuébecminorOthersCity of Quebec municipal government partner supporting local economic development.
• CDEC de QuébecminorOthersCorporation de développement économique communautaire supporting local economic development in Quebec City.
• Jeune Chambre de commerce de QuébecminorOthersYoung Chamber of Commerce of Quebec - networking and professional development organization for young entrepreneurs.
• Ministère de l'Économie et de l'InnovationminorOthersQuebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation - government partner supporting economic development initiatives.
• BCIminorOthersLocation partnership for shared services with BCI.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Largest global coworking and flexible office operator with locations in multiple Canadian cities. Compares to La Station as the dominant incumbent benchmark in the coworking category, though it operates at vastly larger scale and as a for-profit entity.
• IWG (Regus/Spaces): Global flexible workspace giant operating Regus, Spaces, HQ, and Signature brands. Directly competes for the same SMB and freelancer coworking demand that La Station serves, with broader geographic reach and deeper capital backing.

Regional players

• Workhaus: Canadian coworking operator with multiple locations across Ontario. Comparable product offering (memberships, day passes, meeting rooms) but operates in a different geographic territory than La Station's Quebec City focus.
• Espace québécois de la rencontre entrepreneuriale (Espace entreprise): Regional Quebec business development space offering meeting rooms, training facilities, and entrepreneur support. Direct regional competitor for event/training venue bookings and member services.

Direct peers

• Industrious: Premium flexible workspace operator serving enterprise and SMB clients. Comparable product offering (memberships, private offices, meeting rooms) but oriented toward larger enterprise tenants.
• Notman House: Mission-driven entrepreneurial community hub in Montreal operated by the Notman OSÉ Foundation. Closest peer in model — community-led coworking plus startup programming — and the most directly comparable Quebec ecosystem counterpart.
• Impact Hub: Global network of mission-driven coworking spaces serving entrepreneurs and social innovators. Highly comparable in combining workspace with community programming, training, and impact focus.
• Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal (CEIM): Quebec ecosystem peer providing coworking, incubation, and business support services to entrepreneurs. Competes for the same Quebec startup and freelancer segment with comparable institutional and government backing.

Emerging players

• Crew Collective & Café: Montreal-based coworking-café hybrid housed in a historic bank building. Comparable Canadian community-led concept that combines café, workspace, and event programming for entrepreneurs and freelancers.
• Coworking Café: Hybrid coworking-café concept blending coffee service with workspace. Adjacent emerging category that intersects with La Station's community-and-amenities positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fondsempruntqc
• Facebookfacebook.com/lastationquebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-station-quebec
• Instagraminstagram.com/lastationquebec_coworking

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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