The Butterfly - 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1J1, Canada. Symbolizing elegance, grace, and transformation, The Butterfly tower and First Baptist Church (FBC) development celebrates the constant change of nature and the passage of time. With emphasis on natural air, light, views, and materials, the project seeks to dissolve boundaries, stimulate the senses, and encourage mindfulness in a way that transforms its residents and strengthens human relations within its community.
Situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, this iconic 600,000 sq. ft. mixed-use development for Westbank Corp. combines The Butterflya new 57-storey luxury market towerwith the heritage upgrade, rehabilitation, and expansion of one of Vancouvers oldest churches, the historic First Baptist Church (FBC) built in 1911.
Designed to LEED Gold standards with an on-site low-carbon district energy plant, the project will exceed local requirements for building performance, low carbon energy supply, sustainable site design, access to nature, green mobility, water efficiency and stormwater management, zero waste planning, and affordable housing all while providing numerous community amenities.
Within the suites, the experience is centered on a seamless expanse of views, spatial continuity, and reflective surfaces that experientially dissolve borders, collectively encouraging a sense of unboundednessmuch like a butterfly. With a unique approach to suite design, fully glazed partitions that provide acoustic separation with superior glazing and visual privacy with soft fabric curtains are used to separate rooms. These rooms offer enhanced flexibility of use whether as a bedroom or a denwhile maximizing daylight, views, and the sense of openness within the suite.
The mid-rise social housing building articulates the same spirit of community connectivity, participation, and stewardship through rooftop amenities such as urban agriculture plots, an outdoor kitchen, and landscaped playgrounds.
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| Date | Address | Status | Bed | Bath | Price | Sqft | DOM | Strata Fee | Tax | Listed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-25 | 4002 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 3 | 3 | $7,698,900 ($3,912/sf) | 1968 | $25862 (2025) | Dracco Pacific Realty | ||
| 2026-05-06 | 5103 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 2 | 2 | $5,340,000 ($3,536/sf) | 1510 | $1358 | $20581 (2025) | Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. | |
| 2026-04-27 | 4604 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 3 | 2 | $4,419,000 ($2,944/sf) | 1501 | $1350 | $17925 (2025) | Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services | |
| 2026-04-28 | 3706 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 2 | 2 | $3,998,000 ($2,927/sf) | 1366 | $1069 | $10727 (2025) | Dracco Pacific Realty | |
| 2026-07-24 | 4503 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 2 | 2 | $2,998,000 ($2,003/sf) | 1497 | $1351 | $18239 (2025) | RE/MAX Masters Realty | |
| 2026-03-02 | 2602 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 1 | 1 | $1,688,000 ($1,925/sf) | 877 | $766 | $6237 (2025) | VIRANI REAL ESTATE ADVISORS | |
| 2026-03-23 | 2802 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 1 | 1 | $1,586,000 ($1,808/sf) | 877 | $766 | $6704 (2025) | RE/MAX Crest Realty | |
| 2025-10-14 | 1308 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 2 | 2 | $1,520,000 ($1,535/sf) | 990 | $859 | RE/MAX Crest Realty | ||
| 2026-07-20 | 1603 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 2 | 2 | $1,456,000 ($1,367/sf) | 1065 | $962 | $6916 (2025) | RE/MAX Crest Realty | |
| 2026-05-12 | 2601 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 1 | 1 | $1,280,000 ($2,438/sf) | 525 | $476 | $3929 | Oakwyn Realty Ltd. | |
| 2026-07-14 | 706 1033 Nelson St. | Active | 1 | 1 | $929,000 ($1,360/sf) | 683 | $583 | $4166 (2025) | RE/MAX City Realty | |
| Avg | $2,992,082 | 1169 |
| Sold Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Asking | Sold Price | DOM | Strata Fee | Tax | Listed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | 2204 1033 Nelson St. | 2 | 2 | 1065 | $1,698,000 | $1,518,000 ($1,425/sf) | $962 | $7624 (2025) | Macdonald Realty |
Sold data from the MLS® feed for strata plan EPS10324. Showing the last 24 months by default.
The Butterfly at 1033 Nelson St. — currently 11 active listings averaging $2,992,082. In the past year 1 unit sold at an average of $1,518,000.
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| Construction | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Exterior Finish | Mixed |
| Roof | Tile - Concrete |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Rain Screen | Full |
| Developer | Westbank |
| Architect | Bing Thom Architects |
| Designer | Bing Thom Architects |
| Marketer | S&P Real Estate Corp. |
| Management Company | Duka Property Management Inc. |
| Strata Plan | EPS10324 |
|---|---|
| Strata Web Site | www.thebutterflyvancouver.ca |
| Building Type | Strata Condos |
| Title to Land | Freehold Strata |
| Units in Strata | 331 |
| Units in Development | 331 |
| Management Company | Duka Property Management Inc. — 778-791-8790 |
| Bylaws / Restrictions | PETS ALLOWED W/REST.,RENTALS ALLWD W/RESTRCTNS |
| Parking / Storage | Underground |
| Sales Website | www.thebutterflyvancouver.ca |
|---|---|
| Sales Phone | 604-428-5571 |
| Sales Email | mark@thebutterflyvancouver.ca |
| Sales Address | 1057 West Cordova St., Vancouver |
| Address | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1308 1033 Nelson St. | 2 | 2 | 990 | $1,520,000 |
| 2802 1033 Nelson St. | 1 | 1 | 877 | $1,586,000 |
| 2602 1033 Nelson St. | 1 | 1 | 877 | $1,688,000 |
| 709 1028 Barclay St. | 1 | 1 | 671 | $798,000 |
| 1607 989 Nelson St. | 1 | 1 | 616 | $599,000 |
| 908 1028 Barclay St. | 2 | 2 | 1113 | $1,199,000 |
| 1902 1028 Barclay St. | 2 | 2 | 1057 | $1,150,000 |
| 3706 1033 Nelson St. | 2 | 2 | 1366 | $3,998,000 |
| 1110 989 Nelson St. | 1 | 1 | 498 | $499,999 |
| 2601 1033 Nelson St. | 1 | 1 | 525 | $1,280,000 |
$1,520,000
1308 1033 Nelson St. · 2bd/2ba · 990sf
$1,586,000
2802 1033 Nelson St. · 1bd/1ba · 877sf
$1,688,000
2602 1033 Nelson St. · 1bd/1ba · 877sf
$798,000
709 1028 Barclay St. · 1bd/1ba · 671sf
$599,000
1607 989 Nelson St. · 1bd/1ba · 616sf
$1,199,000
908 1028 Barclay St. · 2bd/2ba · 1113sf
$1,150,000
1902 1028 Barclay St. · 2bd/2ba · 1057sf
$3,998,000
3706 1033 Nelson St. · 2bd/2ba · 1366sf
$1,280,000
2601 1033 Nelson St. · 1bd/1ba · 525sf
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Wall Centre II
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1042 Nelson St. · VAS1764
Patina
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CURV
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Barclay Manor
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The Nelson
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Nelson on the Park
1075 Nelson St. · VAP92
Vancouver Tower
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Wall Centre
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The Canadian
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Barclay Terrace
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Kristoff's Place
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Electric Avenue
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Artemisia
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