1244 Wharf St
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2 storey new addition and restoration and seismic upgrading of existing heritage building
The proposed renovation and addition will create 52 residential / hotel units distributed from levels 2 to 7 - the building slopes towards the water so the appearance of the original building at Wharf street is 3 storeys
Bicycle/unit storage spaces, and service / garbage rooms at level 1 below Wharf Street.
A commercial retail or food and beverage unit will be re-established at the Wharf Street level.
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Context
Originally built in 1882 by architect John Teague with two later additions up until 1896.
Original use was as dry good supplier for Turner, Beeton & Company Ltd., then W.H. Malkin, grocers; McQuade's Ship Chandlers. In recent times it was a popular seafood restaurant Chandlers and then as a pub called The Guild. The restaurant portion is now unoccupied.
Walk score of 97, bike score 93, transit 91
City of Victoria Development Tracker
Status
December 2025: Active - in March 2024 the City provided feedback re: a Heritage Alteration Permit with Variances application to construct a two storey addition to an existing building. Currently sits with developer for next steps.
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