Nester Finn | Design-Led Residences & Boutique Hospitality

Overview

Nester Finn Downtown | 600 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, QC H3L 3J7

Nester Finn Downtown offers modern apartments within a restored 1946 landmark in downtown Montréal. Originally the headquarters of the Shawinigan Water & Power Company, the building retains original features like marble floors and period elevator detailing, reflecting the city’s postwar growth. Suites range from efficient studios to spacious multi-bedroom layouts, all with high-end finishes, full kitchens, and in-unit washer-dryers. Amenities include a fitness studio, games room, coworking lounge, and a bright ground-floor café area with local food options. Set on Boulevard René-Lévesque, you’re steps from the Quartier des Spectacles, Old Montréal, Place des Arts, and Sainte-Catherine Street, with dining, culture, and transit all close by.

Apartments

At Nester Finn Downtown, fully renovated apartments bring modern comfort into a thoughtfully restored historic setting. Suites range from efficient studios to spacious two- and three-bedroom layouts, with select four-bedroom penthouses offering elevated city living. Each apartment features high-end finishes, a fully equipped kitchen, and in-unit washer-dryer, creating a well-appointed space for both short and extended stays.

Amenities

The fully equipped fitness studio makes it easy to stay active, while the games room with arcade machines and billiards offers a more relaxed way to unwind. A dedicated coworking lounge provides a comfortable space to focus or take meetings throughout the day. On the ground floor, a bright communal café and seating area creates a natural place to gather, work, or recharge, complemented by a rotating selection of local, health-focused food pop-ups for convenient, quality meals just steps from your apartment.

Air Conditioning
Stocked Kitchen
Elevator
Lounge and Work Space
Game Room
Fitness Room
Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Kid Friendly

History & Heritage

600 René-Lévesque was completed in 1946 as the headquarters of the Shawinigan Water & Power Company, one of Québec’s most influential early hydroelectric firms. Designed by architects Archibald & Illsley with A. Leslie Perry, the building reflects Montréal’s emergence in the mid-20th century as a centre of industrial power and corporate growth, particularly in energy and infrastructure.

Architecturally, the structure embodies a restrained, functional modernism typical of the postwar period, with an emphasis on durability, clean lines, and efficient use of space. Inside, several original features remain, including marble flooring, period elevator detailing, and a midcentury industrial-grade walk-in safe, offering a direct connection to the building’s corporate past.

Located along Boulevard René-Lévesque, the property sits within a corridor that traces Montréal’s transformation from a port-driven economy to a modern commercial hub. This stretch of downtown developed rapidly in the 20th century, linking Old Montréal’s historic core with newer business districts and shaping the city’s evolving skyline. Together, the building and its surroundings reflect a pivotal era in Montréal’s economic and architectural history.