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945 Princess innovation hub exterior in Kingston, Ontario — a revitalized industrial building reimagined for sustainable work
945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor
945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor
945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor
945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor

About 945 Princess

Rooted in History, Built for What’s Next

945 Princess is more than just a building

Home to emerging technologies, innovative ventures, and visionary businesses.

The Past, Present and Future of Innovation

945 Princess innovation hub exterior in Kingston, Ontario — a revitalized industrial building reimagined for sustainable work

About Us

945 Princess is a revitalized industrial building designed to support the people and ideas shaping the future. With flexible infrastructure, shared resources, and a commitment to sustainability, it brings together talent from across sectors to collaborate, create, and scale real-world solutions.

Fast Facts about the 945 Princess

Established as an industrial center since the early 1900s.

Acquired by Modern Niagara in 2021 for revitalization.

Focused on innovation and sustainability with state-of-the-art facilities.

Laboratory & Manufacturing Facilities

945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.
Piloting facility at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — designed for scaling cleantech and industrial innovation through han
Piloting facility at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — designed for scaling cleantech and industrial innovation through han
945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.

Workspace & Custom Suites

945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.
Fractal Workspace at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — a modern coworking environment fostering creativity, community, and
945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.

Training and Meeting Room

945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.
Modern meeting room at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — equipped for collaboration, hybrid meetings, and team strategy ses
945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.

Conference & Event Spaces

945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.
Community and tenant event at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — uniting innovators and entrepreneurs in a shared, forward-t
945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.

Labs, Workspaces, Manufacturing, and Event Spaces —
All Under One Roof

Space to Build

945 Princess brings labs, offices, manufacturing bays, and event spaces together in one place—designed to support collaboration, development, and growth across industries.

History

The Historical Evolution of
945 Princess

Modern Redevelopment

Post-War Operations and Decline

World War II and the Kingston Works

Early History and Establishment

Early History and Establishment

1902 - 1966

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Historic view of 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — formerly an aluminum manufacturing plant central to Canada’s wartime ind

1902

Originally founded as the Northern Aluminum Company.

1925

Renamed the Aluminum Company of Canada.

1945

Officially registered as Alcan.

1966

Became Alcan Aluminum, solidifying its global reputation in metal production.

945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor
945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor
945 Princess innovation hub in Kingston, Ontario — a space for sustainable technology, collaboration, and industrial transfor

1902

2025

Pioneering Innovation & Sustainability at 945 Princess

Energy-Efficient Building Design

Significant renovations to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2025.

Smart Infrastructure

Integration of digital tenant directories, smart building monitoring, and automated energy management.

Advanced Research & Development Spaces

Dedicated wet labs, piloting bays, and analytical testing facilities to support clean energy and manufacturing advancements.

Sustainable Water & Energy Management

Focused on renewable energy solutions, water conservation, and low-impact industrial processes.

Industry 4.0-Ready Facilities

Equipped with high-speed digital infrastructure, smart sensors, and automation-ready workspaces.

Innovations & Transformations

The transformation of 945 Princess is pioneering sustainability and industry collaboration. Some key innovations within the facility include:

945 Princess innovation hub exterior in Kingston, Ontario — a revitalized industrial building reimagined for sustainable work

Join us in building a sustainable future.

The building now serves as an incubator for innovation, where companies can push the boundaries of energy solutions, sustainable construction, and advanced manufacturing.

Our Partners

Driving Innovation & Sustainability Together

The transformation of 945 Princess is a testament to the power of collaboration. Our vision for a cutting-edge, sustainable innovation hub has been made possible through the support of key partners who share our commitment to progress and environmental responsibility.

Modern Niagara logo — building systems and infrastructure partner behind the redevelopment of 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontar
City of Kingston logo — municipal partner fostering economic and sustainable development at 945 Princess.
RXN HUB logo — North America’s chemtech commercialization hub located at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario.
Fractal Workspace logo — flexible coworking and innovation space at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario.
Kingston Economic Development logo — supporting business growth and innovation at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario.
Canada Infrastructure Bank logo — funding partner supporting sustainable retrofits at 945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario.
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945 Princess is where history, innovation, and sustainability converge. Purpose-built for creators, companies, and changemakers, our space empowers you to work, scale, and lead the future.

945 Princess acts as a center for innovation and sustainable industry, by providing:

(03)      Mission and Goals

With this approach, 945 Princess becomes Kingston's premier hub for sustainability-based business growth and industrial innovation.

945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.
945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.

Cowork & Office

945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.
945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.

Training and Meeting Spaces

945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.
945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.

Conference & Event Spaces

945 Princess, Kingston Ontario — where sustainability, innovation, and community intersect.
945 Princess in Kingston, Ontario — transforming industrial heritage into a future-forward innovation ecosystem.

Laboratory & Manufacturing Facilities

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