Western Union Building
The Western Union building provides easy, climate-controlled access to all the core has to offer and is managed by an experienced team from Real’s main Calgary offices a short four blocks away. The building is 73,000+ sf in size and since 1994, has been owned by First Real Properties Limited, a company formed in 1970 to develop and acquire real estate in Canada.
First Real Properties currently owns and manages over 2,000,000 square feet of property in Calgary, Toronto and Hamilton, and the Real group combined manages over 3,300,000 square feet of office, industrial and retail space across the country.
Location
Northeast corner of 8th Avenue and 6th Street S.W.
Typical Floor Plate
6,237 square feet
Number of Floors
Twelve
Elevator System
Three Otis elevators, including a designated freight elevator, serve the building. The elevators have been fully modernized and re-built in 2016, providing excellent performance and reliability.
Parking
Fully secured, covered surface parkade on site and there are numerous parking options near the building. Secure bicycle storage is available.
Life Safety Systems
The Western Union Building is equipped with a Simplex single-stage fire alarm system. The building is also equipped with an emergency generator to supply power to operate emergency equipment and warning systems.
Security
The building is secured via digital building access system which secures the parkade, main entrance and elevators. Security personnel conduct regular after-hour patrols, along with comprehensive video monitoring of high-traffic common areas.
Mechanical Systems
Two Miura high efficiency low emission boilers, installed in 2016, supply heating through perimeter-induction units and interior-zone air supply, with air conditioning provided by a Trane chiller. The air-handling system is designed to provide a minimum of 20% fresh air upwards to 100% during free cooling. Air-handling filtration for the building is at a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 15 level.
Lighting System
The lighting system consists of high-efficiency, dual T-8, LED lamps. Building has a lighting-control system to assist with energy conservation by automatically ‘sweeping’ the building after hours, switching all but emergency lights off within tenant premises. After-hours lighting is extended in one-hour increments by simply turning on the main light switch within each suite.
Amenities/Other Features
- End-of-trip shower / accessible washroom for tenant use
- Direct Plus15 access to the downtown system
- Located on the Downtown Calgary Cycle Track System
Walk score
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike score
Very Bikable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit score
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
Leasing Information
2025 Operating Costs/Property Taxes:
$17.00 per sq.ft.
Additional Monthly Stalls:
$380.00 per stall per month
Parking Allotment:
One stall per 6,100 sq.ft.
Landlord:
First Real Properties Limited
Leasing Contact
Leasing Agent Name: Gerry Jobagy
Leasing Manager
Leasing Agent Phone: 403-571-3195Leasing Agent Email: gerry.jobagy@yalecanada.comAll information is subject to errors, omissions, or withdrawl without notice.