Bâtiment 7

Punk art is all there is to it and it don’t mean messy it means real. Like bone. Like muscle. Like art. Also you can have a beer on the terrace and enjoy sunsets and live music.

In terms of accessibility I called ahead to ask if it there was accessible seating, the secretary said she forgot to call me back, and didn’t answer my 2 attempts to call back. She was apologetic in person but I still needed to show up and hoped it was accessible. There is a ramp that leads to the tavern BUT if you go to the back lot where they hold shows it is not accessible. There are curbs and no pathway so when it rains the water is muddy. There’s no sign indication so places can be difficult to find. No buttons to open the pull and push doors. Space is small and would be very difficult to navigate in a wheelchair or walker. There are seatings in the back lot where they hold alternative shows, but it is limited to 3 older saggy couches against the wall, some are difficult to get up from if you have mobility issues and you may need to be pulled up. It’s a great Centre with lots of things to do including mechanics and ceramics, it seems like a great place for children but if a place claims to be accessible it needs to do more than just have a ramp.

Here you will find a remarkable community-driven project with a fascinating history rooted in grassroots activism, worker solidarity, and urban revitalization. Located in a historically working-class and industrial area, Building 7 was part of a vast Canadian National Railway industrial complex built in the early 20th century. It once housed railway workshops where workers repaired locomotives and rail cars. After CN downsized in the late 20th century, the site was abandoned, leaving a post-industrial void in the neighborhood. In the early 2000s, the land was slated for private redevelopment, threatening the area’s working-class character. Residents and activists fought to reclaim the space for community use. They organized protests, occupations, and negotiations to block the development of luxury condos and demand a say in the building’s future. After years of pressure, in 2009, the activists secured a symbolic $7 lease for Bâtiment 7, granting them control over the space. The community spent years renovating the derelict building through collective labor and fundraising. In 2017, Bâtiment 7 officially reopened as a self-managed, anti-capitalist social center with a focus on: - worker cooperatives (e.g., a microbrewery, bike shop, bookstore, woodworking shop). - cultural spaces (theatre, music venues, art studios). - food sovereignty (a cooperative grocery, "Le Détour," addressing local food deserts). - social justice initiatives (free meals, mutual aid, radical education).

Good vibes Fallout settlement aura Saw some chickens!

This badass community hub is teeming with life and opportunities. It combines social and event spaces (a bar with a big patio onsite microbrewery, multiple performance/ entertainment venues, private event spaces, etc) and collaborative work spaces (mechanical garage, bike shop, metal shop, wood shop, ceramics studio, digital art/printing studio and more). I am so impressed with everything they have done and will do in the future. The outdoor park and garden is moving forward with run-off management plans that will support the neighborhood and hopefully inspire more green initiatives. The building is also host to Recyborg, an organization that collects, sorts, and rehomes everything from tools and technology to vintage art, keeping things out of landfills while supporting makers and artists. Aside from the care taken in planning a sustainable future, the organization prioritizes creating accessible situations for folks who may normally not find them. For example, the garage offers a 'cars for queers' class and lift rental with tool access that is designed to facilitate an LGBTQ+ friendly entry point to a world normally dominated by cis-het males. If you are an artist or maker of any kind this place is a must visit. Thank you for everything you do B7❤️‍

A DÉCOUVRIR, ET TANT OPPORTUNITÉS A SAISIR DANS CETTE AIRE COMMUNAUTAIRE. #Redéfinir et rendre la créativité accessible

Endroit FANTASTIQUE!!! Sans taverne : bonne bière et bonne ambiance. Petite épicerie pas chers. Endroit pour réparer les bicyclettes, garage, shop à bois, objets usagé, jardins, etc.