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Dave Bornhold

Avison Young

Property Details

Property Type Other
Property Size 23,610 SF
Date Updated May 29, 2025

Devon Properties and Avison Young Victoria are pleased to offer for sale the Lim Dat Building — a rare investment opportunity prominently located in Victoria’s historic Old Town. a fully revitalized, character-rich asset in the heart of Victoria’s historic Old Town. Featuring 24 residential suites and over 19,000 square feet of prime commercial space at grade, this property boasts significant capital upgrades with preserved original architectural charm.

With its unique block-long frontage along Government Street, the building benefits from exceptional visibility, strong foot traffic, and a favourable mix of commercial and residential tenancies. Recognized as a designated Heritage and National Historic Site, Lim Dat is the longest-standing building in Victoria’s Chinatown. Originally constructed in 1909, the property has been extensively revitalized through nearly $1.8 million in capital improvements, thoughtfully blending original character with modern functionality. Lim Dat offers investors the rare opportunity to acquire a landmark asset in one of Victoria’s most dynamic locations.

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Getting around

99/100
Walk Score ®
93/100
Transit Score ®
94/100
Bike Score ®

City Victoria, BC
Neighborhood Downtown Victoria
Postal Code 845

Points of Interest

Shell

0.47 miles
Chevron

0.47 miles
Petro-Canada

0.59 miles
Co-op

0.69 miles
Save-On Gas

0.87 miles
Esso

1.31 miles
7-Eleven

1.62 miles
FLO

2.06 miles

Centennial Square Parkade

0.10 miles
Bastion Square Parkade

0.20 miles
Johnson Street Parkade

0.25 miles
View Street Parkade

0.34 miles
Broughton Square Parkade

0.38 miles
Lot 6

3.21 miles
Lot 10

3.21 miles
Lot E

3.31 miles
Lot 9

3.32 miles
Boat Trailer Parking

3.40 miles

Swans Hotel & Brewpub

0.08 miles
Victorian Royal Suites

0.11 miles
Hotel Rialto

0.16 miles
Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza

0.16 miles
Island Travel Inn

0.16 miles
HI Victoria

0.18 miles
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites

0.24 miles
Capital CityCenter Hotel

0.25 miles
Bedford Regency Hotel

0.26 miles
Ocean Island Inn Backpackers

0.28 miles

Camöflage

0.11 miles
Tomleys Market

0.22 miles
Bulk Barn

0.25 miles
Hudson's Bay

0.27 miles
The Bay Centre

0.29 miles
Market on Yates

0.49 miles
London Drugs

0.55 miles
Save-On-Foods

0.57 miles
BC Ale trail

0.64 miles
Fairway Market Quadra Village

0.75 miles

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Dave Bornhold

Avison Young