Edmonton's 1910 Union Bank building soon home to business, fine dining

The plan includes the relocation of Union Financial Corporation's headquarters to the upper floors, and the opening of Roca by Sabor, a new fine dining establishment on the main floor.

The historic 1910 Union Bank building in Downtown Edmonton is set to regain its status as a cornerstone of the city’s financial and dining landscape.

Following the completion of exterior renovations, the building’s transformation is now well underway, with plans to introduce new business headquarters and high-end restaurant, Roca by Sabor, to the area.

Purchased in 2023 by Edmonton lawyer and businessman David Hawreluk, the pre-First World War landmark at 10053 Jasper Ave. is being restored with a vision of attracting more businesses, visitors, and economic activity to the Downtown core. The plan includes the relocation of Union Financial Corporation’s headquarters to the upper floors, and the opening of Roca by Sabor, a new fine dining establishment on the main floor.

Hawreluk said the project is an investment in the revitalization of Downtown Edmonton.

The three-storey rectangular building features a brick and limestone facade. Built in 1910 during the city’s economic bloom, it is the last remaining pre-First World War bank building of seven built before the war, highlighting a historically significant role in Edmonton’s banking and investment sector for more than 69 years.

“This project is about more than preserving and restoring a historic gem in Edmonton,” he said in a news release. “It’s about contributing to revitalizing Downtown Edmonton by bringing new life to the building and new energy to the area.