934 Balmoral Rd

Building Info - map

First Met

• 6 storey rental building - 129 homes

• 54 car parking stalls, 196 bike parking stalls (161 longer term, 35 short term)

• Addition of a one storey building which will be the primary public and accessible entry point into the First Metropolitan Church (built in 1913). The addition includes a community gathering area, a stage for performances, a shared-use kitchen and accessible washrooms.

• The church will be re-envisioned and upgraded to offer rehearsal, performance, worship and gathering spaces, but will be a cultural venue and not function as a church.

Developer

• Aryze in partnership with the United Church of Canada

• Developer Project Website

Architect

• Architect: MA+HG 

• Architect Project Website

Context

• Directly across from Estoya, 1708 Quadra Street 

• Brochure on the history of the church

• North Park Neighbourhood Association engagement and feedback

• Context: Walk score of 98, bike score 97, transit 91

City of Victoria Development Tracker 

• Project Folder

Status

• December 2025: Active - City is reviewing the development application

Media and Images

• April 2, 2025 Times Colonist story on the proposal