Morley Soda Factory

Constructed in 1884 for Christopher Morley, this building's original function - manufacturing soda water, lemonade, essences of peppermint and ginger, and a variety of syrups - illustrates how Victoria was evolving from a Hudson's Bay Company fort to a well established city in the late nineteenth century.

Located in the heart of Victoria's Old Town District is the historic 1884 Morley's Soda Factory building. Masterfully restored and converted into 9 live/work strata units in 2009 by LeFevre and Co. Two entrance points either from Waddington Alley or Yates Street.

The two-storey structure retained many of its original features, including wooden sash windows, doorways and doors, detailed brick work, and arches on the first storey. There is no parking for the building, but there are municipal parkades and private lots available nearby.

Keeping the original exterior brick wall intact, wood-frame interior walls were constructed in place, with building paper applied and a rain-screen cavity built into the assembly to prevent water penetration and damage.