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Vancouver Vault, Vancouver Colocation

The Pacific Rim runs on low latency. Our Metro Vancouver Vault data centre is seismically engineered, carrier-neutral, and positioned at Canada's gateway to Asia-Pacific markets, so your infrastructure is ready for whatever the region demands.

Market Snapshot

64K+

As of March 31, 2025

About 65,000 sq. ft. of space

29MW

As of March 31, 2025

Approximately 29MW of commissioned power

18

As of March 31, 2025

Third-largest data center market in Canada with 18 facilities.

The Facility

Situated at 900 West Hastings street, Vancouver, BC. “The Vault” facility was originally built for the Bank of Canada to protect gold bullion and cash reserves.

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1

Power

Distribution
  • 1 MW designed power capacity
  • A and B side power available in every cabinet, 208V Single or 3-Phase, 120V Single Phase available
Generators
  • 600 kW generator supplying backup power to the complex
  • On-site fuel capacity provides >48 hours run time at full load (at full capacity)
UPS system
  • 560 kW UPS capacity
  • N+1 UPS redundancy
2

White space and building

  • 6 ,210 sq. ft. facility
  • Full height loading docks
  • 4,155 sq. ft. of total whitespace for IT
  • Secure room for equipment delivery and storage
3

Connectivity

  • Carrier-neutral facility
  • Diverse building fibre entrances
4

Cooling system

Chillers
  • Five 50-tonne Chillers, supporting 693 (N) kW IT Load at capacity
  • Chilled water loop system with in-row cooling and outdoor chiller
Cooling system design
  • Hot aisle containment configuration
  • Chilled water system closed loop
5

Cabinet space

  • Full cabinet includes 67 Rack Units (48RU)
  • Half cabinets available

Frequently Asked

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

FAQ

Q
What is the Hut 8 Vancouver Vault Data Center?
A

The Vancouver Vault data center is a data center 1 tier facility located at 900 W Hastings St, designed to deliver secure, high-performance data center infrastructure for enterprises and small IT teams across Canada.

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Why is it called “The Vault”?
A

Originally built for the Bank of Canada to protect gold and cash reserves, “The Vault” features reinforced walls, thick ceilings, and floors, providing ultimate physical security for critical IT assets.

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How is power managed at the Vault?
A

Power is delivered via a utility feed, UPS system, and backup generator, ensuring fault-tolerant data center operations for mission-critical workloads.

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What types of racks are available?
A

Hut 8 provides flexible data center racks, including half and full racks, suitable for virtualized servers, GPU deployments, and high-density workloads.

Q
How secure is the Vancouver Vault?
A

With steel-reinforced walls, thick ceilings and floors, restricted access, and monitoring, the Vault offers industry-leading physical and operational security.

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Why choose Hut 8 for your IT infrastructure in Vancouver?
A

Hut 8 combines Tier I reliability, advanced data center architecture, GPU capabilities, renewable power, and boutique-level data center infrastructure management, making it a secure, scalable option for Canadian businesses.

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How scalable is the Vancouver Vault?
A

The facility’s flexible data center racks, GPU-ready infrastructure, and advanced data center architecture allow scalable IT deployments for enterprises and small IT teams.