Vancouver colocation with in-network failover to Kelowna
10.28.2026
Hut 8 Canada runs two data centres in downtown Vancouver, VAN1 (the Vancouver Vault) and VAN2, and a third in Kelowna, KEL1, about 270 km away. All three sit on Hut 8's 100G national backbone, so a Vancouver deployment can have a second site in Kelowna without leaving the network.
This is site-level colocation failover between your own deployments, not a backup service.
- You run your equipment in both places
- Hut 8 provides the space, power, cooling and connectivity at each end.
Why a second site 270 km away
A second rack across town shares the same city: the same power grid region, the same weather and the same local events. Kelowna is about 270 km from downtown Vancouver, in the BC Interior, so it is far enough apart to be a separate risk and close enough to stay in-province on the same network.
What you get in downtown Vancouver
VAN1, the Vancouver Vault, was originally built for the Bank of Canada, with 28-inch steel-reinforced walls. It is Tier I with 1 MW designed, 48U cabinets, a 600 kW generator with more than 48 hours of runtime, and chillers with in-row cooling (N+1). VAN2 is Tier I with 1 MW designed, 48U cabinets, A + B power with 2N UPS, two generators (435 kW) with more than 24 hours of runtime, and CRAC cooling (N+1).
What you get in Kelowna
KEL1 is Tier III designed and liquid-cooling capable, with up to 135 kW per rack in 50U cabinets. It runs 2N (A+B) power, N+1 cooling, two 1,500 kW generators with more than 29 hours of runtime, and 95% renewable hydroelectricity. Four carriers serve the site: Telus, Rogers, Zayo and Bell. 1.8 MW of high-density capacity is available now.
How the two sites connect
Traffic between Vancouver and Kelowna stays on Hut 8's 100G national backbone. Add cross-connects and carrier services at each end to match how your applications replicate and fail over.
Frequently Asked
Does Hut 8 offer colocation in Vancouver with a second site?
Yes. Hut 8 Canada has two downtown Vancouver data centres (VAN1, the Vancouver Vault, and VAN2) and a data centre in Kelowna (KEL1), about 270 km away, all on Hut 8's 100G national backbone.
How far is Kelowna from Vancouver?
Hut 8's Kelowna data centre is about 270 km from its two downtown Vancouver sites.
Is Vancouver to Kelowna failover a backup service?
No. It is site-level colocation failover between your own deployments. You run equipment at both sites; Hut 8 provides colocation and connectivity at each end. Hut 8 Canada does not offer cloud or backup services.
How do the Vancouver and Kelowna sites connect?
They are linked by Hut 8's 100G national backbone, so failover stays in-network. Each site is carrier-neutral, with 100G ports, dark fibre, cross-connects and diverse fibre entrances.
What uptime SLA applies at each site?
Every Hut 8 site carries a 99.99% uptime SLA, which means 53 minutes or less of downtime a year, with 24/7 NOC monitoring.
Can the Kelowna site take high-density racks?
Yes. KEL1 is Tier III designed and liquid-cooling capable, with up to 135 kW per rack in 50U cabinets. 1.8 MW of high-density capacity is available now.
Where is data hosted?
In Canadian facilities. Every Hut 8 site supports PIPEDA data residency and is SOC 2 Type II certified.