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Vancouver Colocation for BC Businesses, VAN 2

Hut 8 Canada operates colocation facilities in Vancouver and Kelowna, BC; giving British Columbia enterprises a locally rooted, Canadian-owned alternative to US-headquartered hyperscalers. Whether you're in technology, natural resources, healthcare, or the public sector, our BC facilities provide the uptime, connectivity, and data residency your IT and legal teams require, without compromise.

Vancouver colocation market snapshot

~65 MW

29 MW tracked city core; broader GVA ~65 MW

Greater Vancouver operational capacity

31

Province-wide incl. Kamloops, Kelowna, Victoria

Total BC data centers

18–29

18 major tracked; 29 incl. metro area

Vancouver facilities

9–20

9 major tracked providers

Active operators — Vancouver

2 sites

VAN1+VAN2

Hut 8 Canada portfolio

Hut 8 Canada is the only operator with a meaningful certified presence in both the Vancouver metropolitan market and the Kelowna / BC Interior market, providing coverage across BC's two distinct colocation geographies.

Our Vancouver colocation facility — VAN1

Hut 8 Canada operates colocation facilities at multiple locations across British Columbia, including downtown Vancouver and the Okanagan Valley (Kelowna). Each facility is built to Tier I & Tier III-grade standards and powered entirely by BC Hydro's clean hydroelectric grid. Our Vancouver data center offers:

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Power

Distribution
  • 0.6 MW designed power capacity
  • A and B side power available in every cabinet
Generators
  • 435 kW supplied by 2 generators providing backup power to the complex
  • On-site fuel capacity provides >24 hours run time at full load (based on full capacity
UPS system
  • 900kW UPS each for A and B side power
  • 2N UPS redundancy
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White space and building

Facility
  • 900 sq. ft. facility
  • Secure room for equipment delivery and storage
  • Full height loading docks
3

Connectivity

  • Carrier neutral facility
  • Redundant connectivity between other data centers
  • Internet transit from multiple providers
4

Cooling system

Chillers
  • Total 118-tonne CRAC units, supporting 329 (N) kW IT Load at capacity
  • N+1 cooling redundancy
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Cabinet space

  • Full cabinet includes 64 Rack Units (42U)
  • Standard rack PDUs provided; customer supplied PDUs can be supported
  • Half cabinet available

Frequently Asked

Explore common questions about our Vancouver data center network, infrastructure, and what sets it apart.

FAQ

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What is the Hut 8 Vancouver Data Center?
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The Hut 8 Vancouver data center is a Tier I facility located at 900 W Hastings St, delivering secure, high-performance data center infrastructure for enterprises and small IT teams across Canada.

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What makes a Tier I data center different?
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A data center 1 tier provides essential infrastructure with redundancy in power and cooling, ensuring reliable operations for standard workloads.

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How is power managed at the Vancouver facility?
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The facility uses a utility power feed, UPS system, and backup generator to provide fault-tolerant power, ensuring continuous data center operations.

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What is the network architecture of the Vancouver data center?
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The facility features advanced data center network architecture with redundant low-latency connections to support hybrid cloud, virtualization, and high-performance workloads.

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Does the Vancouver data center support GPU workloads?
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Yes. The facility offers GPU-ready racks for AI, ML, and high-performance computing, fully integrated with redundant power, cooling, and network systems.

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What type of data center racks are available?
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Hut 8 provides flexible data center racks, including half and full racks, designed for virtualized servers, GPU deployments, and high-density workloads.

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What makes this Vancouver location ideal for businesses?
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Located in Downtown Vancouver, near Waterfront Station and key business hubs, the facility provides low-latency connectivity, access to communications infrastructure, and proximity to amenities.