Explore Western Discovery Park
Western Discovery Park offers a range of rental options to match where your organization is today — virtual and co-working memberships for teams that don't need a physical footprint yet, dedicated desks and shared maker space through the Convergence Program, unfurnished rental suites for standalone offices, and purpose-built lab and industrial space with the mechanical, electrical, and safety infrastructure those uses require.
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General Amenities — Membership Comparison
Included features across all tenant categories at Western Discovery Park.
| Feature / Inclusion | Virtual & Coworking Members | Convergence Program | Rental Suite | Lab Space | Industrial Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum lease term | 1 yr (virtual); 3 mo (coworking) | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Access & Security | |||||
| Secure key card building entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regular park grounds patrolWestern Special Constable Service drive-throughs of park grounds. Building walkthroughs provided at NRC Centre. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional mailing address | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mail handling (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)On-site mail receipt only. Tenants are responsible for collecting their own mail and packages. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity & Parking | |||||
| High-speed Wi-Fi (when on-site) | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary outdoor parking (~$150/mo value) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community & Visibility | |||||
| Research Park directory listing | ✓ | ✓+ program & main page | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community events access (Connector Sessions, office hours) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Facilities | |||||
| Meeting room access (first-come, first-served) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/V equipment with meeting room | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-site food services (Black Walnut Café + catering) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared kitchen / kitchenette accessAvailable in select buildings. Not available in the Mogenson Centre. | — | — | ✓Where available; confirm with WRP staff. | — | — |
| Assigned dedicated desk (24/7, lockable storage) | — | ✓ | —Rental suites are unfurnished. Desks not provided. | — | — |
| Industrial & Lab Spaces | |||||
| Zonal temperature control | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compressed air & natural gas supply | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Space for additional gas tanks | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fume hoodsLab spaces only. | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Snorkel extensions & exhaust hoodsIndustrial spaces only. | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Support | |||||
| On-site staff support (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monitored online support — 24/7 automated work order ticketing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connector Suites overage rate (half suite / full suite) | $135 / $270 per hr | $135 / $270 per hr | $135 / $270 per hr | $135 / $270 per hr | $135 / $270 per hr |
All rates plus HST. Refer to Connector Suites Handbook for overage policies. Not all amenities apply to all suite types — confirm with WRP staff.