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1628 Government St
$32/sqft
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...
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1628 Government St
Vi Downtown
Victoria
V8W 1Z3
$32 /sqft
Commercial Lease
built: 1915
- Status:
- For Lease
- Prop. Type:
- Commercial Lease
- MLS® Num:
- 1025751
- Year Built:
- 1915
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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, 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., offering substantial added value for storage, staff areas, inventory, prep space, or ancillary uses. Providing approx. 4,444 sq. ft. of total usable space, with 2,236 sq.ft. rentable, enhancing overall functionality & value.
- Property Type:
- Commercial Lease
- Type:
- Retail
- Commercial Type:
- Building
- Year built:
- 1915 (Age: 111)
- Lease Type:
- Absolute Net
- Additional Rent Per SqFt:
- 29.0
- Listing General Location:
- Vi Downtown, Victoria
- Bathrooms:
- - (Full:-/Half:-)
- Lot Size:
- 0 sq. ft.0 m2
- Building Features:
- Basement
- Construction:
- Brick, Glass
- Electricity:
- Yes
- Ceiling Heights:
- 15'4.57 m
- Floor finish:
- Concrete, Laminate, Linoleum, Mixed
- Total Building Area:
- 4,444 sq. ft.413 m2
- Leasable Area:
- 2,236 sq. ft.208 m2
- Commercial Area:
- Downtown
- Water supply:
- Municipal
- Sewer:
- Sewer Connected
- Cooling:
- Air Conditioning, Wall Unit(s)
- Heating:
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
- Fireplace:
- No
- Electric, Gas
- Awning(s), Sign: Lighted
- Corner of Fisgard and Government Street.
- Main Level
- Financing Notes:
- None
- Assessed:
- 4920000.0
- Assessment year:
- 2026
- Legal Description:
- LOT A, Plan VIP17268, Victoria Land District PID: 003-944-999
- Occupancy:
- Vacant
- Utilities:
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
- Lot Site Features:
- Central Location
- Business Type:
- Retail
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Listed by Peter Crichton of Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Data was last updated February 12, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
- PETER CRICHTON
- Sotheby's International Realty Canada
- 1 (250) 889-4000
- pcrichton@sothebysrealty.ca
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