Excelsior Lofts
Often called Edmonton's first loft-style condo conversion, on 104 Street.
Excelsior Lofts is widely described as Edmonton's first loft-style housing development, part of the wave that turned 104 Street's warehouses into homes. Lofts here are known for open plans, exposed brick and tall ceilings, steps from the 104 Street promenade.
Excelsior Lofts at a Glance
| Address | 10330 104 Street NW, Edmonton |
| Area | Downtown · 104 Street |
| Building | Converted mid-century warehouse, known in the 1970s and 80s as the Millar Building; 31 lofts, including six rooftop penthouse units added at conversion |
| Converted | Early 1990s (the conversion is dated 1992; the condominium plan was registered in 1994) |
| History | From 1977 to about 1990 the building housed the Flashback, one of Edmonton's best-known gay bars |
| Location | 104 Street, about two blocks from MacEwan LRT and three from Bay/Enterprise Square |
| Nearest LRT | MacEwan (Metro Line) — about 286 m in a straight line, roughly a 4-minute walk · see the LRT map |
Sources: Wikipedia — Flashback (gay bar) · Wikipedia — MacEwan station · Edmonton Queer History Project — Flashback · CBC News — How 104th Street became the heart of downtown Edmonton · City of Edmonton — Property Information open data
Reported Features
- Open floor plans with exposed brick and concrete beams
- Ceilings of about 14 ft
- Patios and private gardens in the former cargo-bay area
Features as reported; confirm current amenities for a specific unit in its listing and the condo documents.
Excelsior Lofts Pros and Cons
From the building facts on this page. We don't publish owner reviews; ask us what recent buyers and the condo documents say.
Pros
- About 286 m from MacEwan LRT station, roughly a 4-minute walk.
- Downtown has a Walk Score of 93, so daily errands can be done on foot.
- Character conversion: the kind of exposed brick, beams and tall ceilings new buildings rarely have.
- Reported features include open floor plans with exposed brick and concrete beams, ceilings of about 14 ft, patios and private gardens in the former cargo-bay area.
Cons & what to check
- An older converted building: review the reserve fund study, recent major repairs and noise between open-plan units.
Is Excelsior Lofts a good building to buy in?
Who it suits
Loft lovers who want character and a 104 Street address, often at a lower price than new towers.
Run the numbers
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What to check before you buy
An older converted building: review the reserve fund study, recent major repairs and noise between open-plan units. See our condo document review guide.
Living Near Excelsior Lofts
Downtown: The city's most connected address — sports, arts and every LRT line. Walk Score 93, Transit Score 79, Bike Score 80. Typical condo values: $151,000–$296,000 (middle 50% of 2026 City of Edmonton assessments).
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