GEC Viva

1311 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3, Canada
Monthly Rent
$1,350 - $3,814
No. of Beds
Up to 220

The Only Student Residence in Downtown Vancouver.

 

GEC Viva is currently undergoing a $7 million renovation, aimed at offering a refreshing student accommodation experience with updated modern amenities in Downtown Vancouver.

Begin your day with a refreshing jog along the beach. Then, cap off your evenings with countless entertainment options or simply enjoy quality time with friends. At GEC Viva, every day is full of possibilities, making it the perfect place for your student life adventure.

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Travel distance to major schools by transit:

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Standard Amenities Across All GEC Residences

  • Fully furnished apartments
  • Fully serviced property
  • On-site staff
  • Secured fob access
  • In-suite laundry
  • High-speed internet
  • 24/7 on-call emergency assistance
  • 24/7 centralized security

Additional Amenities at GEC Viva

  • Centralized AC
  • On-site gym
  • Social lounge
  • Rooftop patio
  • Housekeeping

What's around GEC Viva within 30 mins

Schools
[["ILAC",49.2849022,-123.1136464],["UCW (Granville Campus)",49.27499689999999,-123.1299933],["UBC (Robson Campus)",49.2821183,-123.1209772],["VFS",49.2833543,-123.1080431],["VanArts",49.2725349,-123.0958087],["Emily Carr University (1st Ave)",49.26759999999999,-123.0924605],["VCC (Pender Campus)",49.28155479999999,-123.1108433],["BCIT (Seymour Campus)",49.2833851,-123.1153365],["Sprott Shaw language College",49.284889,-123.116788],["Vancouver International College",49.284889,-123.116788]]
1. ILAC
2. UCW (Granville Campus)
3. UBC (Robson Campus)
4. VFS
5. VanArts
6. Emily Carr University (1st Ave)
7. VCC (Pender Campus)
8. BCIT (Seymour Campus)
9. Sprott Shaw language College
10. Vancouver International College
Everyday Amenities
[["Yaletown-Roundhouse Station",49.2745334,-123.1217382],["Fresh St. Market",49.2752677,-123.1304997],["Farm to Table Market",49.27446519999999,-123.1260919],["Choices Markets",49.2756036,-123.1243118],["Urban Fare",49.2736968,-123.1203864],["Nesters Market",49.2786441,-123.1215906],["Cinema (Burrard St.)",49.282001,-123.1243412],["TD Bank (Burrard St.)",49.27869,-123.12914],["BMO Bank (Hamilton St.)",49.27681930000001,-123.1196144],["City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre",49.2774031,-123.1293283],["St. Paul’s Hospital",49.2805247,-123.1282326]]
1. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
2. Fresh St. Market
3. Farm to Table Market
4. Choices Markets
5. Urban Fare
6. Nesters Market
7. Cinema (Burrard St.)
8. TD Bank (Burrard St.)
9. BMO Bank (Hamilton St.)
10. City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre
11. St. Paul’s Hospital
Parks & Recreation
[["Emery Barnes Park",49.2803631,-123.1168777],["David Lam Park Tennis & Basketball Courts",49.2715657,-123.1269575],["George Wainborn Park",49.27248999999999,-123.12934],["Vancouver Aquatic Centre",49.2768415,-123.1353774],["Sunset Beach Park",49.2788233,-123.1378883],["English Bay Beach",49.2815863,-123.1394833],["Stanley Park",49.2909036,-123.145783],["Fitness World",49.2773652,-123.1276206],["F45 Training Beach District Vancouver",49.27561430000001,-123.1281954],["Spin Society",49.27578690000001,-123.1279887]]
1. Emery Barnes Park
2. David Lam Park Tennis & Basketball Courts
3. George Wainborn Park
4. Vancouver Aquatic Centre
5. Sunset Beach Park
6. English Bay Beach
7. Stanley Park
8. Fitness World
9. F45 Training Beach District Vancouver
10. Spin Society
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Apartments Apartment
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Standard Shared Bedroom

Due to the ongoing major upgrade of the residence, GEC Viva is not accepting new bookings until further notice.
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The Shared Bedroom at GEC Viva is a component in a two-to-eight-bedroom apartment, featuring one twin-size Murphy bed or two Twin beds for two students, along with two study desks, a closet, and sharing common space with other housemates.

  • Approximate apartment size: 600 – 1,600 sqft
  • Approximate bedroom size: 100 sqft
  • Number of housemate(s): up to 7

 

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Premium Shared Bedroom

Due to the ongoing major upgrade of the residence, GEC Viva is not accepting new bookings until further notice.
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The Premium Shared Bedroom at GEC Viva is in three bedroom loft penthouse apartment on the top floor (17th floor), featuring one twin-size Murphy bed or two Twin beds for two students, along with two study desks, a closet, and sharing common space with other housemates.

  • Approximate apartment size: 1,600 sqft
  • Approximate bedroom size: 100 sqft
  • Housemate(s): up to 5

 

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Sectioned Private Bedroom

Due to the ongoing major upgrade of the residence, GEC Viva is not accepting new bookings until further notice.
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The Sectioned Private Bedroom at GEC Viva is a component in an one bedroom apartment, featuring one Twin bed for one student in a partitioned room separate from the living room, and sharing common space with another housemate.

  • Approximate apartment size: 800 sqft
  • Approximate bedroom size: 100 sqft
  • Housemate(s): up to 2

 

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Private Bedroom

Due to the ongoing major upgrade of the residence, GEC Viva is not accepting new bookings until further notice.
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The Private Bedroom at GEC Viva is a component in a two-to-eight-bedroom apartment, featuring one twin-size Murphy bed or a Twin bed for one student, along with one study desk, a closet, and sharing common space with other housemates.

  • Approximate apartment size: 600 – 1,600 sqft
  • Approximate bedroom size: 100 sqft
  • Number of housemate(s): up to 7

 

Disclaimer: The images shown are for reference only.

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One Bedroom Apartment

Due to the ongoing major upgrade of the residence, GEC Viva is not accepting new bookings until further notice.
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The One Bedroom Apartment at GEC Viva provides comfort and privacy to students, offering all GEC standard features and a Double bed for those who wish to enjoy themselves, with their families, or with friends.

  • Approximate apartment size: 600 sqft

 

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One Bedroom Plus Den Apartment

Due to the ongoing major upgrade of the residence, GEC Viva is not accepting new bookings until further notice.
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The One Bedroom Plus Den Apartment at GEC Viva provides comfort and privacy to students, offering all GEC standard features and a Double bed and a Twin bed for those who wish to enjoy themselves, with their families, or with friends.

  • Approximate apartment size: 700 sqft

 

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Services Included in the Rent

 

Additional Services Available at a Cost

Standard Features in All Room Type

 

*Some rooms or apartments do not have windows that can be opened. However, all units come with centralized air conditioning.

Standard Features in All Apartments

FAQs

GEC determines its rental rates by regularly comparing them to comparable local rental listings, with a focus on student rentals in mind.
The minimum age is 19. Students aged 17 to 19 can live in Private Apartments with a waiver signed by a parent/guardian.
- You can if you are booking with your friends, partners or family. - We will match you based on your preferences for your roommate, you can let us know your preferences by submitting a roommate matching application form.
- Yes, you can live with your friends, partners or family at GEC. - You are required to live in a private apartment if your friends, partners or family are non-student.
Students are strongly recommended to secure their places 4 months before your arrival dates. We are usually fully book for Fall semester in June, and Winter semester in Aug.
All shared units directly managed by GEC are single gender only.
Unfortunately, we don’t provide meal option at this time. Meal prep services are really popular among students in Vancouver, you can find at HelloFresh.
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Residence Info:
  • Year built: 1991, renovated in 2024
  • Number of building(s): 1
  • Number of units: 49
  • Max number of beds: 220
  • Number of elevator(s): 3
  • Underground parking: 66
  • Bike locker: yes
  • Underground secured locker: yes
  • Security camera for common areas: yes
  • Fob access: yes
  • Pet-friendly: no
  • Accessible units: no
  • Smoking prohibited

 

Cancellation policy:
  • 60 days before check-in

 

Residence Rules:
  • Check-in: After 4 p.m. (special arrangements can be made otherwise.)
  • Check-out: Before 11 p.m. (special arrangements can be made otherwise.)
  • Quiet hours: 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.
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