780 Fort Street
Building Info
Montrose Wintergarden Hotel
20 storey hotel, 128 rooms, 35 parking stalls
Developer
Architect
Context
780 Fort Street is the location of Monk's Office Supply before closing; currently vacant and for lease
City of Victoria Development Tracker
Status
2026 - deemed cancelled
The City issued a development permit on September 5, 2024. News reports came out in October 2025 on Merchant House Capital's financial difficulties. CHEK News reported on April 7, 2026 the property was listed for sale under a court-ordered process for $9.8 million.
Reported on September 10, 2026 the properties have been sold for $8.8 million to Victoria company Andrew Sheret Ltd.
Media and Images
September 10, 2026 story in The Realist on the sale of the property for $8.8 million
October 23, 2025 Times Colonist story on the developer's financial difficulties
October 31, 2025 CHEK News story
April 7, 2026 CHEK News story on court-ordered sale of property
