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Located in Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence neighbourhood, 252 Adelaide Street East is a designated National Historic Site and one of Canada’s oldest surviving bank buildings. Combining architectural heritage with modern functionality, it offers a distinctive workplace that makes an immediate, lasting impression.
Featuring exposed brick, original timber beams, oversized windows, and lush landscaped gardens, the property provides a rare Brick & Beam environment designed to support creativity, collaboration, and corporate prestige in Downtown Toronto.
Why Here
Your address is a National Historic Site. Clients remember a Doric portico and an 1827 cornerstone in a way no glass tower can match.
High ceilings, exposed brick, timber posts and abundant natural light, creating a warm, characterful space that elevates every meeting and recruits on sight.
Bay Street gravitas without Bay Street rents: the core is roughly ten minutes on foot, three by streetcar along King.
King Station is a three-minute walk, streetcars run at the corner, and the future Ontario Line arrives moments away with a perfect 100 Transit Score.
St. Lawrence Market, King East and dozens of restaurants, cafés and fitness studios surround the property so client lunches and after-work plans solve themselves.
Stone vaults, cast iron columns and hand-hewn trusses protected under heritage easement. This space cannot be built again, only leased.
High ceilings, abundant natural light and true brick and beam construction, where every suite carries the texture of the building’s 200 year story.
12ft+ timber post and beam ceilings paired with grand multi-pane windows that flood every office with natural light.
Authentically preserved historic masonry, hand-hewn wood columns, and exposed iron hardware throughout every floor plate.
Original 1827 Greek Revival banking hall with soaring plasterwork, original stone vaults, and dedicated streetfront entries.
An intimate, private internal courtyard and lush landscaped garden grounds offering a peaceful retreat within Old Town Toronto.
Contiguous opportunities: Suites 101 and B102 at 256 Adelaide connect by internal stair for 6,324 SF over two levels. Suites 300 and 302 at 258 Adelaide adjoin for 1,956 SF. The 1827 bank building at 252 Adelaide is available in its entirety: 17,575 SF across four levels, including the vaults and corner retail.
Interactive 3D Walkthrough
Take an immersive virtual walkthrough of the Bank of Upper Canada complex. Explore the brick-and-beam architecture, soaring ceilings, and flexible office layouts directly in your browser.
Situated just steps from St. Lawrence Market, King East and Toronto’s Financial District, the property offers outstanding accessibility for both employees and visitors.
Whether commuting to work or hosting clients, the location offers exceptional convenience in one of Toronto’s most desirable business districts.
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Compared with traditional Class A office towers in the Financial District, 252 Adelaide Street East offers a more distinctive workplace experience while maintaining excellent downtown connectivity and competitive occupancy costs.
It is an ideal opportunity for organizations seeking an office that reflects creativity, professionalism and long term brand value.
For leasing inquiries, floor plans, and showing arrangements, please reach out to our Colliers team below.
252–264 Adelaide Street East, Toronto