The New Merchant
42-46 Portland Street, Dartmouth
84 residential units
28,306 SF commercial space
Home to: RBC, Lawton’s, Atlantic Skin Care
Estimated completion: 2027
As anyone who’s explored Portland street in downtown Dartmouth knows, the streetscape is a charmingly low-rise urban experience. Most buildings are between two and four storeys tall. Of course, one building that defies this trend is the RBC Building.
Big plans for one of downtown Dartmouth’s biggest buildings.
Big plans for one of downtown Dartmouth’s biggest buildings.
As the taller sibling on the street, it has always been hard to miss. Now, its transformation is well underway. Construction is progressing on the conversion of the former office tower into new residential homes, alongside a significant renewal of the building itself. The goal is to give this prominent Dartmouth landmark a new chapter, bringing new life to the building while respecting the history, character, and community around it.
