Retail for Sale — Downtown, Victoria, BC
$32
1628 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W1Z3
Property details
Structured details
- Ownership
- Leasehold
- Structure type
- Retail
- Parcel ID (PID)
- 003-944-999
- Heating
- Baseboard heaters, Forced air, Electric
- Cooling
- Wall unit, Air Conditioned
- Lot features
- Central location
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1025751
- Listed
- February 11, 2026
- Time on market
- 215 days
- Data last synced
- September 14, 2026
- Source
- CREA DDF®
Description
Highly visible corner commercial opportunity in the heart of Victoria’s historic Chinatown. Located beside the iconic Gate of Harmonious Interest, 1628 Government Street offers approximately 2,236 sq. ft. of prime main-level commercial space with exceptional exposure, strong year-round pedestrian activity, vehicle traffic, and prominent signage opportunities. The space is well-suited to a broad range of commercial uses, including retail, showroom, service, wellness, creative, or experiential concepts. Its central location places your business among established operators and cultural destinations, while remaining within easy walking distance of Old Town, downtown, and the Inner Harbour. Included at no additional charge is an accessible basement area of approximately 2,208 sq. ft., providing substantial added value for storage, staff areas, inventory, prep space, or ancillary uses. This offers approximately 4,444 sq. ft. of total usable space, with 2,236 sq. ft. available for rent, significantly enhancing overall functionality and value. A rare opportunity to secure a landmark corner presence with outstanding visibility and efficiency in one of Canada’s most distinctive commercial districts. (id:63159)
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
Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).
Nearby Places
Restaurants (5+)
- Ocean Garden · 568 Fisgard Street24m
- Matadora Taperia · 559 Fisgard Street29m
- Shizen Japanese Restaurant · 1706 Government Street32m
- Wah Laiyuen · 560 Fisgard Street35m
- Indian Aroma Restaurant · 612 Fisgard Street48m
Cafes (5+)
- QV Cafe · 1701 Government Street42m
- Starbucks · 1689 Government Street44m
- Habit Coffee · 552 Pandora Avenue82m
- Just Matcha · 544 Pandora Avenue93m
- Bean Around The World · 533 Fisgard Street95m
Grocery (5+)
- Zero Waste Emporium · 1728 Douglas Street198m
- Mexican House of Spice · 1412 Douglas Street256m
- No Frills · 770 Fisgard Street268m
- Bulk Barn · 706 Yates Street382m
- Daily Fresh · 1627 Quadra Street632m
Shopping (5+)
- Camöflage175m
- Sabayons · 1101 Government Street449m
- Winners · 1150 Douglas Street460m
- The Bay Centre461m
- The Bay Centre · 1150 Douglas Street461m
Parks (5+)
- Pandora Green112m
- Triangle Green251m
- Bridgehead Green283m
- Reeson Park · 1300 Wharf Street359m
- Fort Victoria547m
Gyms (5+)
- F45115m
- MA Yoga and Wellness Studio · 541 Herald Street118m
- Spinco · 524 Pandora Avenue146m
- Limitless Training · 582 Johnson Street187m
- Quantum Yoga and Pilates (Downtown) · 1701 #8 Douglas Street281m
Pharmacies (4)
- Shoppers Drug Mart · 1212 Douglas Street421m
- I.D.A. Cridge Family · 641 Fort Street513m
- Rexall · 912 Douglas Street657m
- View Street Pharmacy · 867 View Street730m
Banks & ATMs (5+)
- Localcoin Bitcoin ATM · 1710 Douglas Street184m
- RBC Royal Bank · 1701 Douglas Street223m
- Scotiabank · 702 Yates Street364m
- Vancity · 1280 Douglas Street378m
- Unnamed405m
Healthcare (5+)
- Victoria Chinatown Care Centre · 555 Herald Street90m
- Hey Shauna Art Therapy Studio243m
- Foundry Victoria · 546 Yates Street291m
- Victoria Cool-Aid Society Community Health Centre · 713 Johnson Street348m
- KlinikMD387m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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