List of tallest buildings in Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria, British Columbia is both the largest city on Vancouver Island and the capital and second largest metropolitan area in British Columbia . In Victoria, there are 13 buildings that stand taller than . The tallest building in the city is the 11-storey, Sussex Place. Currently there are 13 buildings taller than 50 meters, but there are also 13 buildings taller than 50 meters which are being considered by city counsel. Three of these proposed buildings would be taller than Sussex Place. The second-tallest building in the city is Orchard House, standing at tall with 22 storeys.

, the city contains 3 skyscrapers over and 47 high-rise buildings that exceed in height.

The tallest development that is under construction in Victoria is The 834 at and 14 floors. , there are 20 high-rises under construction, approved for construction, and proposed for construction in Victoria.

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Victoria high-rises that stand at least tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts.

Buildings completed as of February, 2011

Rank

Building

Height

Floors

Completed

1

Sussex Place
(Hotel)

70 m

11

1995

2

Orchard House
(Residential)

62 m

22

1969

3

Astoria
(Residential)

61 m

20

2006

4

Roberts House
(Residential)

59 m

21

1973

5

Executive House Hotel
(Hotel)

58 m

17

1965

6

North Park Manor
(Residential)

57 m

16

1975

6

View Towers
(Residential)

57 m

19

-

8

Fanin Building
(Museum)

56 m

13

1967

9

The Falls
(Residential)

54 m

18

2009

9

The Manhattan
(Residential)

54 m

15

1995

9

Regents Park East
(Residential)

54 m

17

1991

12

Bank of Commerce Tower
(Office)

50 m

12

1969

12

Chateau Victoria Hotel
(Mixed use)

50 m

18

-

Other notable buildings

British Columbia Parliament Buildings
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

The Neo-baroque buildings face north on Belleville street facing the Inner Harbour and diagonally across from The Empress Hotel. A statue of Queen Victoria stands on the front lawn as well a statue of a soldier to commemorate the province's World War I, World War II and Korean War dead. Atop the central dome is a gold-covered statue of Captain George Vancouver.

Empress Hotel
The Fairmont Empress (most commonly known as The Empress) is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on Government Street facing the Inner Harbour, the Empress has become an iconic symbol for the city itself.

The hotel has 477 rooms, with most either overlooking the Inner Harbour or the hotel's rear courtyard gardens. It has four restaurants, including The Bengal Lounge, which is decorated in Victorian-era, Colonial Indian style (when Queen Victoria was the Empress of India) or Kipling's, which is named after its once frequent guest and visitor, author Rudyard Kipling. In 2005, Kipling's closed its doors to the public in order for the hotel to gain more space for private functions.

Timeline of tallest buildings

History of the tallest buildings in Victoria

Period

Building

Height

Floors

Image

1897-1908

Legislative Building
Government

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1908-1965

Fairmont Empress
Hotel

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1965-1969

Executive House Hotel
Hotel

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1969-1995

Orchard House
Residential

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1995-Present

Sussex Place
Office

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Projects

Projects as of February, 2011

Building

Height

Floors

Year

Status

Notes

Roundhouse, tower II

20

2012

Proposed

Upon completion this building will be the tallest in British Columbia outside of Metro Vancouver.

Hudson Place Tower I

24

2013

Proposed

Roundhouse, tower III

18

2013

Proposed

Bayview, tower II

21

2011

Proposed

Roundhouse, tower IV

16

2015

Proposed

Dockside Village tower I

18

2014

Proposed

Dockside Village tower II

18

2014

Proposed

The 834

14

2011

Under Construction

See also

  • List of tallest buildings in Canada
  • List of tallest buildings in Vancouver
  • List of tallest buildings in Kelowna
  • List of tallest buildings in Calgary