1337 Saunders St

Building Info

• 21 storey rental building - 327 apartments (previous plans called for 335)

• 240 vehicle parking spaces, 413 residential bike parking spaces

• Creation of a 18,500 square-foot public park and 2,500 square feet in retail space

Developer

• Belmont Properties and Intracorp Homes 

Architect

• WA Architects in collaboration with Arcadis

Context

• Currently two 4-storey apartments blocks at 1337 Saunders St and 1340 Sussex St built in the 1969 and 1973 respectively 

Status

• May 2026:  Bylaw No. 3158 was adopted on September 29, 2025 to amend the zoning to allow for high-rise building.  Tenant relocation process is continuing with construction expected to begin in 2026.  On March 11, 2026 revised plans were presented to the Esquimalt Design Review Committee.  On April 27, 2026 Esquimalt Council voted unanimously to issue a development permit.  

• The two existing buildings on site at 1340 Sussex Street and 1337 Saunders Street will be demolished in the fall and construction is expected to begin in eaerly 2027 with a 2029 completion date. 

Media and Images

• April 20, 2026 Victoria News story on Esquimalt Council voting to issue a development permit

• July 5, 2025 Sidewalking Victoria blog post on proposal 

• September 10, 2024 Times Colonist story on proposal

• August 24, 2023 Western Investor story on sale of 1337 Saunders St