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Vaughan Data Centre, GTA Colocation

Enterprise-grade colocation in Vaughan, Greater Toronto Area — carrier-neutral, GPU-ready, and SOC 2 Type II certified. Purpose-built for Ontario businesses that need reliable, scalable infrastructure without hyperscale complexity.

Why Vaughan for Your Data Centre?

01

GTA Proximity Without the Premium

Located in York Region, minutes from Highway 400 and 407, Vaughan gives you metro-level access to customers, staff, and networks — at a fraction of downtown Toronto data centre costs.

02

Disaster Recovery & Geographic Diversity

Vaughan sits outside Toronto's core risk zones, making it a smart secondary or DR site for businesses headquartered downtown. Combined with Hut 8's Mississauga facility, you can architect a robust multi-site strategy across the GTA.

03

Ontario's Regulated Industry Hub

York Region is home to thousands of financial services firms, healthcare organizations, and professional service companies. Hut 8 Vaughan's compliance posture — SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53 — is built for their requirements.

Built for Reliability. Engineered for Scale.

Every layer of the Vaughan facility is designed to keep your workloads running — from redundant utility feeds to N+1 cooling to GPU-ready rack configurations. See specifications below.

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1

Power

Distribution
  • 1000 kVA power capacity
  • Main power delivered from municipal hydro substations — A and B side power available for every cabinet
Generators
  • 3 generators (1,125 kW total) supplying backup power to the complex
  • On-site fuel capacity provides >28 hours run time at full load (at full capacity)
UPS system
  • 625 kW UPS each for A and B side power
2

White space and building

  • 1 5,000 sq. ft. facility
  • Full height loading docks
  • 6,900 sq. ft. of total whitespace for IT
  • Secure room for equipment delivery and storage
3

Connectivity

  • Carrier neutral facility
  • Redundant connectivity between other data centres
4

Cooling system

  • CRAC units supporting > 1MW IT Load at capacity
  • N+1 Cooling redundancy
5

Cabinet space

  • Full cabinet includes 42 Rack Units (42RU)
  • Customers can provide their own PDUs if needed A and B power bars are included

Frequently Asked

Everything you need to know before booking a tour or requesting a quote.

FAQ

Q
Where exactly is the Vaughan data center, and how do i get there?
A

The facility is located at 27 Buttermill Ave, Vaughan, ON — just off Highway 400, north of Steeles Ave. It's accessible from across the GTA via the 400/407 corridor, with ample parking and full-height loading docks for equipment delivery.

Q
What compliance certifications does this facility hold?
A

The Vaughan data centre is SOC 2 Type II audited, and the facility supports workloads requiring PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, and SOC 1 compliance. If your industry has specific regulatory requirements, our team can provide a compliance overview and supporting documentation.


Q
How quickly can I get colocation space provisioned?
A

Onboarding timelines depend on your requirements, but Hut 8 typically provisions colocation space in weeks, not months. Contact our sales team for a quote and a realistic timeline for your specific configuration.


Q
Is this a good fit for a small or mid-sized team?
A

Yes. Unlike hyperscale providers with rigid minimums, Hut 8 Vaughan is designed to serve mid-market and enterprise customers with a boutique support model. Small IT teams benefit from direct access to our engineers and flexible configurations — you don't need a 100-cabinet deployment to get quality service.


Q
Can I use this as a disaster recovery or secondary site?
A

Absolutely. Vaughan is a smart DR complement to Toronto-headquartered operations. Hut 8 also operates a facility in Mississauga, enabling you to architect a true multi-site strategy within the GTA with a single vendor relationship.


Q
Does the facility support GPU and AI workloads?
A

Yes. Vaughan offers GPU-ready rack configurations designed for high-density compute and AI/ML workloads. Discuss your power density requirements with our team and we'll design a deployment that fits.