--- title: "Aerospace and defence office space in Vancouver" description: "Where aerospace and defence occupiers cluster in Vancouver, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/vancouver/industries/aerospace-defence pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Aerospace and defence occupiers in Vancouver typically cluster in Yaletown, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($160–230/sqft), and pay around 52 CAD/sqft ($38 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Yaletown. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($160–230/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 52 CAD/sqft ($38 USD). - Typical lease: 10 years with 10 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Vancouver: 84/100. # Aerospace and defence office space in Vancouver **Aerospace and defence occupiers in Vancouver typically cluster in Yaletown, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($160–230/sqft), and pay around 52 CAD/sqft ($38 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Yaletown. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($160–230/sqft). - Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 52 CAD/sqft ($38 USD). - Typical lease: 10 years with 10 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Vancouver: 84/100. ## Where they cluster Aerospace and defence occupiers in Vancouver typically anchor in Yaletown. Tech, creative agencies, advertising, design firms. ## What they pay Class A rent in Vancouver runs 52 CAD/sqft ($38 USD) on a 10-year lease with 10 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $160–230/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Vancouver typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Deep tech, film and visual effects, mining, and real estate services talent. Strong feed from UBC, SFU, and the BCIT system. Cost-of-living premium versus Toronto and US Pacific Northwest is a meaningful tenant consideration. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 27%. Net leases dominate (tenant pays opex, taxes, insurance separately). 10-year terms standard. Free rent of 8-12 months and TI of C$60-$110/sqft typical on a 10-year Class A deal. ## Key facts | city | Vancouver| | industry | Aerospace and defence| | naics | 3364, 5415| | preferredSubmarket | Yaletown| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $160–230/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 210| | classARentLocal | 52 CAD/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $38/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 11.2%| | typicalLeaseYears | 10| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 10| | talentIndex | 84| | corporateTaxPct | 27%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Vancouver?**** : Most cluster in Yaletown. Rent runs ~52 CAD/sqft ($38 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Vancouver?**** : Typically high-end at $160–230/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Vancouver?**** : Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415. ****What is the talent index in Vancouver?**** : 84/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Aerospace and defence — global overview**](/industries/aerospace-defence) - [**Vancouver — full city profile**](/cities/vancouver) - [**Financial services in Vancouver**](/cities/vancouver/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Vancouver**](/cities/vancouver/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Vancouver**](/cities/vancouver/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Vancouver**](/cities/vancouver/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Miriam Hollander**](/about/authors/miriam-hollander) — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/vancouver/industries/aerospace-defence), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.