252-264 Adelaide Street East Exterior

A Landmark Workplace
That Reflects Your Brand

A branded business environment with flexible office space, private offices, and professional meeting rooms, designed to support your company's evolving needs from startup to expansion.

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Heritage & Architecture

Rare Brick & Beam Character in Old Town Toronto

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.

1827
Head office of the Bank of Upper Canada opens as the financial heart of the young colony.
1871
The De La Salle Institute rises alongside, completing the block's Victorian silhouette.
Today
A meticulously restored brick and beam complex, home to boutique offices, retail and creative studios.
41,995 Square Feet
4 Storeys
12 Available Suites
Building Overview

Why Here

Why tenants choose the Bank of Upper Canada Building

A landmark heritage identity

Your address is a National Historic Site. Clients remember a Doric portico and an 1827 cornerstone in a way no glass tower can match.

Rare brick and beam workspace

High ceilings, exposed brick, timber posts and abundant natural light, creating a warm, characterful space that elevates every meeting and recruits on sight.

Walking distance to the Financial District

Bay Street gravitas without Bay Street rents: the core is roughly ten minutes on foot, three by streetcar along King.

Exceptional TTC access

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.

Restaurants & cafés at the door

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.

Character impossible to replicate

Stone vaults, cast iron columns and hand-hewn trusses protected under heritage easement. This space cannot be built again, only leased.

Character That Cannot Be Reproduced

High ceilings, abundant natural light and true brick and beam construction, where every suite carries the texture of the building’s 200 year story.

High Ceilings & Large Windows

High Ceilings & Large Windows

12ft+ timber post and beam ceilings paired with grand multi-pane windows that flood every office with natural light.

Exposed Brick & Heavy Timber

Exposed Brick & Heavy Timber

Authentically preserved historic masonry, hand-hewn wood columns, and exposed iron hardware throughout every floor plate.

Restored Banking Hall & Stone Vaults

Restored Banking Hall & Stone Vaults

Original 1827 Greek Revival banking hall with soaring plasterwork, original stone vaults, and dedicated streetfront entries.

Landscaped Garden Retreat

Landscaped Garden & Courtyard

An intimate, private internal courtyard and lush landscaped garden grounds offering a peaceful retreat within Old Town Toronto.

Available Space

The Stacking Plan

Availability at a Glance
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252 AdelaideThe 1827 Bank
256 AdelaideTwo-Level Connection
258 AdelaideBoutique Offices
264 AdelaideDe La Salle · 1871
Floor 4
Suite 300 + Mezzanine 6,326 SF · two connected levels 📐 View Floor Plan
Leased
Suite 402 1,774 SF · open concept 📐 View Floor Plan
Floor 3
Leased
Suites 300 & 302 961 + 995 SF · adjoining ◆ 📐 View Floor Plan
Leased
Floor 2
Suite 200 4,250 SF · full floor 📐 View Floor Plan
Leased
Leased
Suite 200 3,015 SF · full floor 📐 View Floor Plan
Floor 1
Suite 100 3,015 SF · banking hall 📐 View Floor Plan
Suite 101 Ground Commercial ◆ 📐 View Floor Plan
Suite 100 Boutique Suite 📐 View Floor Plan
Leased
Garden Level
Lower Level Stone Vaults 📐 View Floor Plan
Suite B102 3,309 SF · own entrance ◆ 📐 View Floor Plan
Leased
Suite B01 1,815 SF · open concept 📐 View Floor Plan
Available Leased ◆ Combinable suites

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.

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252–264 Adelaide St East, Toronto

An Exceptional Downtown Location & Distinctive Value

Situated just steps from St. Lawrence Market, King East and Toronto’s Financial District, the property offers outstanding accessibility for both employees and visitors.

Prime Accessibility

Whether commuting to work or hosting clients, the location offers exceptional convenience in one of Toronto’s most desirable business districts.

Within walking distance:

  • St. Lawrence Market
  • King East Restaurants & Retail
  • Toronto Financial District
  • Multiple TTC streetcar and bus routes
  • Union Station

Distinctive Value

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.

3

Min Walk to King Subway

5

Min Walk to St. Lawrence Market

10

Min Walk to Financial Core

Contact Listing Agents & Send an Inquiry

For leasing inquiries, floor plans, and showing arrangements, please reach out to our Colliers team below.

Matt Picken

Executive Vice President, Broker

+1 (416) 643-3735

Tobias Stämpfli

Sales Representative

+1 (416) 643-3758