MLS® 1042994

Gift Shops for Sale — Downtown, Victoria, BC

$179,000

101 561 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W1M2

99
Walk Score
93
Transit
91
Bike
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Gift ShopsFor SaleOwner-Operator
Retail and Wholesale
Type
400 square feet
Building area
99
Walk Score
93
Transit
91
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin

Property details

Structured details

Ownership
Leasehold
Parcel ID (PID)
003-823-784
Heating
Baseboard heaters
Lot features
Curb & gutter, Other

Listing Information

MLS®
1042994
Listed
July 13, 2026
Time on market
63 days
Data last synced
September 14, 2026
Source
CREA DDF®

Description

Longstanding specialty candy shop featuring imported sweets, nostalgic favorites, premium chocolates, sour candy, vegan options and specialty treats, seasonal gifts, and unique confections from around the world. Well-established with a loyal customer base, attractive retail displays, supplier relationships, and systems in place for seamless operation. Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor with potential for continued growth through retail, gift baskets, seasonal sales, and online expansion. Great location with high exposure and high foot traffic. Come make it your DESTINED business! Please do not approach staff or owner regarding the sale of the business* (id:63159)

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Location

Local market size (Victoria)

Population
91,867(+7.1% since 2016)
Population density
4,723.2/km²
Median household income
$67,500

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
Postsecondary below bachelor's
25.3%
High school diploma
24.0%
No certificate/diploma
8.2%

Population aged 15 and over.

Commute

Car, truck or van
53.3%
Public transit
11.1%
Walked
22.5%
Bicycle
9.6%
Other
3.5%

Commute duration

Under 15 min
37.6%
15–29 min
42.6%
30–44 min
14.1%
45–59 min
3.2%
60+ min
2.4%

Employed labour force with a usual workplace.

Mother Tongue

English81%
French1.9%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)1.3%
Spanish1.2%
Mandarin1.2%
Yue (Cantonese)1.1%
German1%
Arabic0.6%
Korean0.6%
Japanese0.5%

Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Il Terrazzo · 555 Johnson Street24m
  • Birdman · 537 Johnson Street24m
  • Perro Negro · 536 Yates Street47m
  • Ferris' Burger & Oyster Bar · 536 Yates Street50m
  • Block Victoria · 538 Yates Street53m

Cafes (5+)

  • Hey Happy · 560 Johnson Street49m
  • Saint Cecelia75m
  • Shanzee's Biscuit Café · 529 Pandora Avenue127m
  • Cocobella · 606 Johnson Street161m
  • Starbucks · 1301 Government Street164m

Grocery (5+)

  • Mexican House of Spice · 1412 Douglas Street316m
  • Bulk Barn · 706 Yates Street373m
  • Zero Waste Emporium · 1728 Douglas Street440m
  • No Frills · 770 Fisgard Street492m
  • Daily Fresh · 1627 Quadra Street796m

Shopping (5+)

  • Camöflage164m
  • Sabayons · 1101 Government Street274m
  • The Bay Centre315m
  • The Bay Centre · 1150 Douglas Street315m
  • Winners · 1150 Douglas Street355m

Parks (5+)

  • Bridgehead Green104m
  • Reeson Park · 1300 Wharf Street125m
  • Triangle Green131m
  • Pandora Green216m
  • Fort Victoria299m

Gyms (5+)

  • Lagree West56m
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  • Spinco · 524 Pandora Avenue143m
  • F45144m
  • MA Yoga and Wellness Studio · 541 Herald Street309m

Pharmacies (4)

  • Shoppers Drug Mart · 1212 Douglas Street342m
  • I.D.A. Cridge Family · 641 Fort Street349m
  • Rexall · 912 Douglas Street498m
  • View Street Pharmacy · 867 View Street735m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • Unnamed146m
  • Vancity · 1280 Douglas Street325m
  • Scotiabank · 702 Yates Street356m
  • BMO · 1225 Douglas Street372m
  • Canadian Western Bank · 1201 Douglas Street382m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Hey Shauna Art Therapy Studio48m
  • Foundry Victoria · 546 Yates Street60m
  • Cognito Health · 400 Bastion Square207m
  • KlinikMD237m
  • Victoria Chinatown Care Centre · 555 Herald Street319m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the asking price for this gift shop?

The asking price is $179,000.

Where is this business located?

This listing is located in Victoria, British Columbia.

How current is this listing?

This listing is sourced from the CREA Data Distribution Facility (DDF®) and refreshed nightly. It was last confirmed active on September 14, 2026.