Barron Building
Office · low-rise office building · built 1940 · 620 8 Ave SW
Barron Building (620 8 Ave SW) is a 12.3 m low-rise office building in Downtown Commercial Core, Calgary, recorded on the City assessment roll as built in 1940. Its main structure is the 428th tallest office roof of the 775 ranked in this record, and 109th of 119 in Downtown Commercial Core. The City assesses the parcel at $1.3M on the 2026 roll, 738th of 822 sites in the record by assessed value. The nearest CTrain platform is 6th Street SW, 69 m away in a straight line. 2,078 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of the parcel on a weekday. Since 2012 the City has recorded 3 building permits and 5 development permits on the parcel, the largest a $275,000 restaurant - licensed permit for alteration, applied for in 2014.
- Civic address
- 620 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
- Community
- Downtown Commercial Core (DNC)
- City sub-property use
- C101 Office · all Office sites
- Land use district
- CR20-C20/R20 — Commercial - Residential Core (Commercial - Core)
- Height rank
- #428 of 785 citywide · #109 of 111 in Downtown Commercial Core
- Footprint to parcel
- 101% Above 100% because the LiDAR roof outlines attributed to this parcel cover more ground than its titled pieces, which happens where a roof oversails the lot line or a structure spans neighbouring parcels.
- Parcel pieces
- 1 titled piece · roll 067074104
- Coordinates
- 51.046168, -114.074975
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Massing and site plan
Left: isometric massing of every LiDAR structure on the parcel, at true scale, viewed from the south-west with 3.9 m storey lines. Right: plan of the parcel with surrounding footprints, Plus 15 walkways and nearby stations. Open this building in the 3D city →
How it compares
Roof height against the Downtown Commercial Core median and tallest, and against the city.
Access
Public-geometry tests only; confirm routes, entrances and hours with the building.
CTrain
Nearest station: 6th Street SW, 69 m straight-line (route 201/202). Planned Green Line station 7 Avenue SW is 508 m away (Downtown Segment, per the City’s Green Line map).
Plus 15
The nearest Plus 15 segment is 7.3 m from the parcel boundary; the parcel itself is not touched by the network geometry.
Cycling
The best-rated cycling facility within 400 m of the parcel is a protected lane (Cycle Track), 14 m away.
Winter access
The parcel fronts a Priority 1 snow and ice clearing route, 14 m from its edge. Priority 1 routes are cleared first after a snowfall.
Accessible crossing
The nearest accessible pedestrian signal is at 7 Avenue and 5 Street, 108 m from the parcel. The closest signalised crossing, 8 Avenue and 5 Street at 85 m, has no accessible signal recorded.
Straight-line tests against The City of Calgary Calgary Bikeways, Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes and Traffic Signals, retrieved 2026-09-24. Bikeways are ranked by the City's comfort level, where 1 is a protected lane and 4 a major street. Snow priority is a clearing order, not a clearing time. An accessible pedestrian signal gives audible and tactile crossing cues; a signal recorded as unknown is not counted as having none.
Transit service
Scheduled Calgary Transit service at the door, not only the distance to a platform.
2,078 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of this parcel on a representative weekday, 301 of them between 07:00 and 09:00, across 27 routes and 22 stops. The closest stop is EB 6 Street SW Station (Free Fare Zone), 67 m away.
| Service class | Trips on the service day |
|---|---|
| REGULAR | 885 |
| LRT | 672 |
| MAX | 373 |
| BRT | 121 |
| EXPRESS | 27 |
Routes: 1 Bowness/Forest Lawn · 2 Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW · 3 Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW · 4 Huntington · 5 North Haven · 6 Killarney/26 Av SW · 7 Marda Loop · 15 Deerfoot Meadows · 17 Renfrew/Ramsay · 22 Richmond Rd SW · 62 Hidden Valley · 64 MacEwan · 66 Lakeview · 101 Inglewood · 109 Harvest Hills · 116 Coventry Hills · 117 McKenzie Towne Express · 131 East Bow Express · 142 Panorama · 151 New Brighton Express · 201 Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain · 202 Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain · 302 BRT Southeast/City Centre · 500 Airport Express · 503 Symons Valley Express · MG MAX Green North Pointe/ City Centre · MY MAX Yellow Woodpark/City Centre.
Calgary Transit Scheduling Data (GTFS), service day 2026-09-28 inside the 2026-09-15 to 2026-12-20 service period. A trip is counted once however many stops it calls at inside the radius. Schedules change each service period; this is the schedule, not observed service.
Parking
What the City’s own tariff record says about kerbside parking beside this parcel.
Paid on-street parking within 200 m
128 metered stalls across 22 City parking zones touching this walking radius, at $1.00 to $4.00 per hour depending on zone and time of day. Maximum stay 60 to 120 minutes. Tariff zones 4b, 4d.
Enforced 0710-1750 MON-FRI, 0910-1750 SAT; 0840-1520 MON-FRI; 0840-1520 MON-FRI, 0910-1750 SAT; 0910-1520 MON-FRI.
Closest zone
8 Av SW, Fr 5 St SW To 6 St SW — 7 m from the parcel, 3 parallel stalls, tariff zone 4d, 120-minute maximum.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM | $2.75 per Hour |
| Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM | $4.00 per Hour |
| Mon-Fri 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM | $3.75 per Hour |
| Mon-Fri 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM | $3.25 per Hour |
| Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | $1.00 per hour |
| Sunday/Holidays: | Free parking |
| Free parking to 7am Mon-Fri | See Signs /Parking Restrictions |
The City of Calgary On-Street Parking Zones with Rates, retrieved 2026-09-24. Counts cover Active paid parking zones only: loading bays, taxi stands, accessible stalls and permit-only zones are excluded, and off-street parkades are not in this dataset. Tariffs and enforcement hours change; confirm on the sign.
Named building record
Public-domain building facts from Wikidata attached by location. Where a stated height differs from the LiDAR roof, the difference usually reflects spires, screens or datum.
- Name
- Barron Building
- Description
- office building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Opened
- 1951
- Identifier
- Wikidata Q23091257 (CC0)
Assessment history
Assessed values are The City of Calgary’s taxation figures by roll year, not sale prices or rents; Alberta does not publish transaction prices.
Roll 067074104 · Office
Published values by roll year
| Roll year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $1.0M | — |
| 2006 | $1.5M | 51.5% |
| 2007 | $1.8M | 20.3% |
| 2008 | $3.1M | 66.8% |
| 2009 | $2.8M | -10.1% |
| 2010 | $2.0M | -26.8% |
| 2011 | $2.0M | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $2.1M | 6.4% |
| 2013 | $3.0M | 40.9% |
| 2014 | $4.2M | 37.6% |
| 2015 | $4.7M | 13.7% |
| 2016 | $3.8M | -20.3% |
| 2017 | $3.3M | -12.2% |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $3.2M | -2.7% |
| 2021 | $3.1M | -3.7% |
| 2022 | $2.6M | -16.1% |
| 2023 | $2.3M | -10.3% |
| 2024 | $2.3M | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $1.7M | -29.1% |
| 2026 | $1.3M | -20.5% |
Development and building permits
Applications the City has located on this parcel since 2012, from the Development Permits and Building Permits datasets.
Recent development permits 5 since 2012
| Applied | Permit | Category · description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | DP2025-05888 | Signs - Permitted Use NEW: SIGN - CLASS B (FASCIA SIGN) | Released Approval |
| 2025-05-15 | DP2025-02884 | Change of Use - Discretionary Use or Relaxations Required CHANGE OF USE: RESTAURANT: LICENSED; CHANGES TO SITE PLAN: OUTDOOR CAFE | Released Approval |
| 2021-01-11 | DP2021-0180 | Outdoor Cafe CHANGES TO SITE PLAN: OUTDOOR CAFE (SOUTH ELEVATION) | Released Approval |
| 2016-08-23 | DP2016-3497 | Change of Use - Discretionary Use or Relaxations Required CHANGE OF USE: DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - MEDIUM | Released Approval |
| 2014-04-28 | DP2014-1891 | Signs - Permitted Use NEW: SIGN - CLASS B (FASCIA SIGN) | Released Approval |
Recent building permits 3 since 2012 · 0 in the City’s office class
| Applied | Permit | Class · work | Est. cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-05 | BP2016-14636 | 3610 - Drinking Establishment · Alteration Interior Alteration - Wine Bar | $75,000 | Completed |
| 2016-09-28 | BP2016-11629 | 3106 - Retail Shop · Alteration Exterior Stair Replacement - Due to Vehicle Impact | $70,000 | File Closed |
| 2014-02-25 | BP2014-02334 | 3613 - Restaurant - Licensed · Alteration Interior Alterations | $275,000 | Completed |
Declared estimated project cost across all 3 non-residential building permits on the parcel since 2012: $420,000. Permit descriptions are the City’s records at retrieval; applicant and contractor names are not reproduced.
Inspections
What City inspectors recorded against the permits on this parcel.
8 inspection results are published against 2 of the 3 building permits on this parcel, from 2014-05-12 to 2016-11-14. 1 used a barrier-free checklist.
What was inspected
Result of each visit
| Outcome | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Acceptable Add Inspection | 8 |
Stage
| Inspection type | Count |
|---|---|
| Framing | 6 |
| Progress | 2 |
The 8 most recent inspection results
| Date | Permit | Stage | Checklist | Outcome | Inspector note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-14 | BP2016-11629 | Progress | DIRECTIVES | Acceptable Add Inspection | Contractor to complete items, then may continue - no site work evident at time of inspection. Assume new stair structure being built off site. |
| 2014-05-14 | BP2014-02334 | Progress | DIRECTIVES | Acceptable Add Inspection | Fire stopping is complete for the walls and floors. Call for progress in 30 days. |
| 2014-05-12 | BP2014-02334 | Framing | BARRIER-FREE BUILDINGS | Acceptable Add Inspection | 3.8.3.1 Barrier Free signage required on door 3.8.3.1. Accessibility Signs 1) Signs incorporating the international symbol of accessibility for persons with physical disabilities shall be installed to indicate the location of a barrier-free entrance. (See Appendix A.) 2) A washroom, shower, elevator or parking space de |
| 2014-05-12 | BP2014-02334 | Framing | DOCUMENTS Commercial | Acceptable Add Inspection | Provide Canadian Welding Bureau Certificates of Validation For final. |
| 2014-05-12 | BP2014-02334 | Framing | DOCUMENTS Commercial | Acceptable Add Inspection | Require Fire Stop Test Design Summary For final inspection. |
| 2014-05-12 | BP2014-02334 | Framing | DIRECTIVES | Acceptable Add Inspection | Progress inspection of the project is complete. Call for fire stopping inspection of floors and walls. Shaft to the roof will have double layer of 5/8 type X on the interior and exterior walls of the shafts. Fire stopping has be applied to the corner joints on the first layer. Clean out hatches to be 10' apart. Check a |
| 2014-05-12 | BP2014-02334 | Framing | DOCUMENTS Commercial | Acceptable Add Inspection | Fire Alarm Verification For final |
| 2014-05-12 | BP2014-02334 | Framing | DOCUMENTS Commercial | Acceptable Add Inspection | P. Eng. review required As per permit conditions of the structural component of the new HVAC ductwork for final. |
An inspection result is a record of one visit, not a verdict on the building. In the City's process a Not Acceptable result is an ordinary step: the inspector lists what must change and the work is re-inspected, which is why the most common outcome across the record is Acceptable Add Inspection. Most results relate to a single tenant improvement rather than the whole building. Inspector notes are The City of Calgary's own text at retrieval, with contact details removed; applicant and contractor names are never read.
The City of Calgary Building Inspections Results, joined to building permits by permit number, retrieved 2026-09-24.
Occupiers and licensed businesses
The public record of who operates on the parcel, labelled by source.
Businesses licensed by the City on this parcel 4 as of 2026-09-24
| Licensed business | Address | Licence type | Status | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boujee Hq | 620 8 Ave SW | Personal Service, Retail Dealer - Premises | Licensed | 2023 |
| Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen (The) | 620 8 Ave SW | Alcohol Beverage Sales (Drinking Est/Restaurant), Entertainment Establishment, Food Service - Premises (Seating), Outdoor Patio | Renewal pending | 2014 |
| Untitled Champagne Lounge | 620 8 Ave SW | Entertainment Establishment, Alcohol Beverage Sales (Drinking Est/Restaurant), Food Service - Premises (Seating), Outdoor Patio | Licensed | 2017 |
| Winston S.C | 620 8 Ave SW | Tobacco Retailer, Retail Dealer - Premises | Licensed | 2022 |
Not a tenant roster. The City licenses specific business types (retail, food service, personal services, contractors, wholesalers, schools and similar). Most office occupiers such as professional firms need no municipal licence and do not appear here. Matched by civic address and by licence location inside the parcel; home-based licences are excluded.
No individuals are named. The City issues many personal-service licences to people trading under their own name. Suite numbers are never published, and where a licence reads as an individual rather than an organisation the name is withheld and only the licence category is shown. Names of sources this site does not use are omitted.
Nearby office buildings
The six nearest office building sites in the record, by straight-line distance between parcel centroids.
Where this building sits in the record
Every collection this building belongs to, from the same public data shown above.
Barron Building questions
Answers drawn from the record.
How tall is Barron Building?
The main structure on the parcel has a LiDAR roof height of 12.3 m in The City of Calgary’s 3D building data, a storey-equivalent of about 3 at 3.9 m per storey.
When was Barron Building built?
The City’s assessment roll records 1940 as the year of construction. Wikidata records 1951 as the opening year.
What is the assessed value of Barron Building?
The City of Calgary assesses this parcel at $1.3M in total on the 2026 roll, 738th of 822 sites in this record. Assessed value is the City’s figure for property tax, not a sale price or an asking price.
What is Barron Building zoned?
The parcel is designated CR20-C20/R20, Commercial - Residential Core, under the City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw. Confirm the designation and any amendments with the City before relying on it.
Which CTrain station is closest to Barron Building?
6th Street SW Station, 69 m in a straight line from the parcel centroid.
Who is in Barron Building?
The City of Calgary business licence register lists 4 licensed businesses at this address or inside the parcel as of 2026-09-24, shown in the occupiers section. Most office occupiers such as professional firms do not need a municipal licence, so the register is not a tenant roster.
Has Barron Building been inspected?
The City publishes 8 inspection results against 2 permits here, between 2014-05-12 and 2016-11-14. 1 used the barrier-free checklist. Each result records one visit and most relate to a single tenant improvement, so this is not a verdict on the building.
How good is transit at Barron Building?
2,078 scheduled transit trips call within 300 m of the parcel on a representative weekday, 301 of them in the morning peak, across 27 routes. The closest stop is EB 6 Street SW Station (Free Fare Zone), 67 m away. That is the published schedule for one service period, not observed service, and it counts each trip once however many stops it makes nearby.
Can staff cycle or get there in winter at Barron Building?
The best-rated cycling facility within 400 m is a protected lane, 14 m away. The parcel fronts a Priority 1 snow and ice clearing route. These are straight-line tests against City layers.
Where can visitors park at Barron Building?
The City of Calgary's tariff record shows 128 paid on-street stalls in 22 zones within 200 m of the parcel, at $1.00 to $4.00 per hour. The closest is 8 Av SW, Fr 5 St SW To 6 St SW, 7 m away. Loading bays, taxi stands, accessible stalls and off-street parkades are not counted, and rates change, so confirm on the sign.
Is office space available at Barron Building?
This profile is built from public records and does not track availability, rents or tenancy. Submit a private requirement and current options in the building or nearby will be confirmed through Commercially.
Public record sources: Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel), Historical Property Assessments (Parcel), Assessment Subproperty Use Codes, 3D Buildings - Citywide (LiDAR roof outlines), Land Use Districts, Transit LRT Stations, Green Line Stations, Plus 15, Historic Resource (Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources), Development Permits, Building Permits, Calgary Existing Buildings - Performance Metrics (BenchmarkYYC), Calgary Business Licenses, On-Street Parking Zones with Rates, Building Inspections Results, Residential Parking Zones, Snow and Ice Clearing Priority Routes, Traffic Signals, Calgary Bikeways — The City of Calgary, retrieved 2026-09-24. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary. Building names, floor counts and architects, where shown, come from Wikidata (CC0). No brokerage, listing-data or commercial research source is used.
Boundary: Assessed values are the City’s assessment-roll figures for taxation and are not sale prices, asking rents, vacancy or availability; Alberta does not publish transaction prices. LiDAR heights are roof-surface elevations above the lowest ground point at the building perimeter and can differ from architectural heights. Storey equivalents are derived at 3.9 m per storey and are not floor counts. Distances are straight-line. Permit descriptions are the City’s records at retrieval and do not establish current use, tenancy or availability. Read the methodology.