Fortis Building, Office building in downtown St. John's, Canada
The Fortis Building is a modern office tower on Water Street in downtown St. John's. It features twelve stories with contemporary architecture and houses various corporate and business offices.
The building opened in 1969 under the name Royal Trust Building. It later became the main headquarters for Fortis Inc, a major energy and utility company across North America.
The building marks when the city's business activity moved toward modern office towers in the downtown core. It represents how St. John's shifted from older commercial styles to contemporary structures that define the urban landscape today.
The building sits in the heart of downtown with easy access to public transportation. Nearby you will find restaurants, shops, and services within a short walk.
Around 2010, plans emerged to connect this building to the TD Building via an elevated pedestrian bridge over Water Street. The project revealed ambitious ideas for reshaping downtown connections.
Location: St. John's
Inception: 1969
Floors above the ground: 12
Elevators: 3
GPS coordinates: 47.56571,-52.70504
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20
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