Vancouver Centre II Welcomes Grant Thornton LLP
April 26, 2024
Recent new tenant signings bring the Seymour Street office tower to 82% leased
Vancouver, BC – GWL Realty Advisors, as manager on behalf of Vancouver Centre II (VCII) project owners, is welcoming Grant Thornton LLP as the newest tenant in VCII. The company will occupy 30,000 square feet on the 19th and 20th floors of the tower. With Grant Thornton and other recent tenant additions, Pan American Silver (30,175 square feet) and Transca Real Estate Development (4,286 square feet), the building is now 82% leased.
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and business advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services locally and across Canada to dynamic privately owned, publicly listed and public sector organizations.
“GWL Realty Advisors is thrilled that Grant Thornton has chosen Vancouver Centre II,” said Robert Kavanagh, Senior Vice President, GWL Realty Advisors. “With its exceptional tenant amenities, advanced technology infrastructure, and direct connection to two transit lines, it’s no surprise that VCII has attracted tenants from a wide cross-section of industries, including business consulting, real estate, mining, and tech.”
“Our new office will offer a collaborative workspace for our colleagues and a welcoming atmosphere for our clients,” says Mark Iwanaka, Managing Partner for South Coastal B.C., Grant Thornton. “We’re delighted to continue to support local businesses and a thriving economy here in Vancouver.”
“We’re creating a modern and functional space that will meet the needs of our growing team now and into the future,” adds Adam Creen, Senior Manager, National Real Estate, Grant Thornton.
Grant Thornton, Pan American Silver, and Transca Real Estate Development join existing VCII tenants Kabam Games, PI Financial, Owen Bird Law Corporation, Sandstorm Gold, and TSX Venture Exchange.
Located at 733 Seymour, VCII offers its tenants access to first-class amenities, including the 29th floor Skyline Rooftop Deck; a state-of-the-art fitness facility and yoga studio; and end-of-trip cycling facilities. VCII is LEED Platinum certified and is registered with the International WELL Building Institute™.
VCII has industry leading technology infrastructure designed to improve building operations and maximize tenant experience. In 2023, VCII won the Realcomm IBCon’s Digie Award for the Most Intelligent Office Building. The tower has been certified as SmartScore Platinum and WiredScore Gold, signifying that it meets today’s advanced technology and has the capacity to upgrade to meet future needs.
VCII is located squarely in the middle of Vancouver’s central business district with a direct connection into the Canada Line and in close proximity to the Expo Skytrain Line.
GWL Realty Advisors Inc. is a leading North American real estate investment advisor providing comprehensive asset management, property management, development and specialized real estate advisory services to pension funds and institutional clients. GWL Realty Advisors Inc. manages a diverse portfolio of office, industrial, retail and multi-residential assets as well as an active pipeline of new development projects.