Downtown
The Ampersand (North Tower)
140 4 Avenue SW
Built
1980
Community
Downtown Commercial Core
Height
115.4m
Assessed
$88.0M
Land use designation: CR20-C20/R20. Confirm permitted uses with the City before assuming a use is allowed.

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About
The North Tower of The Ampersand, a three-tower Class A office complex formerly known as Sun Life Plaza. Built in 1982 (28 storeys), the complex was purchased by Aspen Properties in December 2018 and renovated with a connecting atrium, tenant lounge, conference centre, and fitness centre.
Recent activity
2024-08-30
Interior alterations · permit, completed
2024-06-24
Individual tenant · tenancy change, cancelled
2024-04-02
Interior Alteration - Office Renovation · permit, completed
2021-01-19
Generic Building Customer · tenancy change, approved
From the City of Calgary's public building permit and tenancy-change records for this address.
Amenities
- Connecting atrium with library-style lounge and social stair
- On-site cafe and food market
- Tenant lounge
- Conference centre
- Fitness centre
- +15 network access via the TransCanada building
- Underground parkade access (James Short Parkade)
History
Completed in 1982 as part of the Sun Life Plaza complex (West Tower 1981, East Tower 1984). Sold by Choice Properties REIT and Sun Life to Aspen Properties for $225 million in December 2018, then renovated at a cost of roughly $25 million and rebranded The Ampersand.