hyperloop toronto

A Toronto-Montreal hyperloop could become reality

The reality of being able to travel to Montreal from Toronto in time for a quick brew could be closer than you'd think.

Hyperloop One has announced that it has chosen Canada as its next destination for a potential hyperloop route between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.

The Canadian team, Hypercan, won the global challenge to have Hyperloop One engineers visit the route to assess its viability. If it materializes, the normally five hour, 640 kilometre trip could shrink to just 39 minutes with the new technology.

The Hyperloop is a tunnel the uses electricity to propel a pressurized pod through it at extremely fast rates, unimpeded by external factors. This allows for exceptionally fast travel over long distances.

Hyperloop One has been scouting around all over the world looking at potential routes between cities. This is all decades away, but the more interest there is in bringing this technology to the Toronto area, the more likely it is that it'll eventually happen.

Lead photo by

Hyperloop One


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Tech

A bunch of tech companies in Toronto are hiring and here are some high-paying roles

TTC is about to axe free Wi-Fi service in Toronto subway stations

Canadians could cash in on proposed multimillion-dollar electronics settlements

New tax changes will affect Canadians who earn money using online apps

Bell Canada is hiking prices for TV along with internet and phone plans

12 Days of Giveaways Day 4: Upgrade your home with the vacuum of the future

Here's how Canadians can claim share of Yahoo and Rogers class-action money

CRA warns people about $250 Working Canadians Rebate scam