1101 Yates Street
Building Info
Rental buildings - 19 storey building and 6 storey building - 175 apartments as per new November 26, 2025 submission
143 suites in 19 storey tower and 32 in the 6 storey building. Unit mix: 30% 2-BDR, 19% 3-BDR
Vehicle Parking - Total 192 - 85 commercial and visitor stalls plus 107 for residents in 3 levels of underground parking; bike parking total of 313 - 52 for visitors and 237 secure stalls for residents and 24 for commercial/retail units
20% of suites at below-market rental rates (CMHC Median Market Rates) and 20% fully accessible homes. The Affordable BC Housing Society, a nonprofit housing provider, is intended to be the long-term owner and operator of the rental homes.
All suites have private balconies, and the West Building hosts shared indoor amenity spaces and a landscaped amenity roof deck.
Also includes new offices from the BC Government Employees Union, a daycare in the east building, as well as ground floor retail and restaurant space on the ground floor of the 19 storey tower.
Developer
Architect
Context
Recently closed Volvo Dealership, now being used for parking
Original August 11, 2025 proposal called for a slightly wider 21 storey tower and 5 storey building with a total of 177 homes
November 26, 2025 resubmission "incorporates design adjustments in response to City feedback, specifically to the site design and building massing."
City of Victoria Development Tracker
Status
January 2026 - Plans revisions submitted to City on November 26, 2025 - currently with City for review
An indication that the pre-construction process may be at least a year or longer is the City of Victoria December 2, 2025 announcement of funding for the Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society to "transform 1101 Yates Street into a 9,000-square-foot creative hub with 20 to 25 affordable artist studios, an exhibition area and space for workshops and artist talks."
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