BGO has leased 82,000 square feet at its flagship downtown Vancouver office property B6 to Connor, Clark and Lunn Financial Group.

The lease, one of the largest in Vancouver this year, spans five floors and brings the 534,000-sf building to 97% occupancy, said BGO, a global leader in commercial real estate investment and management.

“We are very pleased to welcome Connor, Clark and Lunn to the B6 community, and look forward to delivering a world-class tenant experience for their employees,” said Simon Holmes, managing partner, Canadian chief investment officer and portfolio manager at BGO.

“At the heart of our vision for B6 is a tenant-centric offering that delivers wellness-driven amenities combined with high sustainability performance. Today’s announcement validates our investment thesis for this asset, and reflects the demand from high-quality, discerning tenants for a healthy and socially engaging working environment for their employees.”

Vancouver-based Connor, Clark and Lunn has operated in the city for more than four decades. The company views the move as a strategic investment in its people.

“Our move to B6 underscores our belief that our greatest asset is our employees,” said Carl Jacobsohn, managing director at Connor, Clark and Lunn. “The state-of-the-art facilities and amenities at B6 will offer an exceptional, sustainable working environment, prioritizing the well-being of our teams and fostering new opportunities for collaboration.

“It also aligns with our commitment to the city of Vancouver, where the CC&L story began. We’re proud and excited to collaborate with BGO and be part of this innovative space.”

Located at 1090 West Pender Street, B6 is co-owned by the BGO Prime Canadian Property Fund and Toronto-based OPTrust, one of Canada’s largest pension funds. The building is just steps from Burrard SkyTrain Station and the Vancouver Convention Centre and features open, virtually column-free spaces with expansive windows offering panoramic views of the city and Burrard Inlet.

“OPTrust is proud to invest in such a high-quality, sustainability-focused property such as B6,” said Andy Alcock, managing director of real estate investments at OPTrust. “This is a true gem in the Vancouver market, and we are pleased to welcome Connor, Clark and Lunn Financial Group to their new home.”

Designed by Vancouver-based MCM Architects, B6 prioritizes sustainability and wellness. Features include triple-glazed windows, rainwater harvesting systems, green roofs, a 4,000-sf fitness centre, 18 EV charging stations, 159 bicycle lockers, and multiple outdoor terraces for tenant use. The property is targeting LEED Gold and WELL Gold certifications.

Avison Young principals Glenn Gardner and Matt Walker, based in the company’s Vancouver office, represented Connor, Clark and Lunn in the lease transaction.