One of the newest additions to Winnipeg’s downtown skyline is claiming the title of the tallest building between Toronto and Calgary.

Though the building is still under construction, it has already taken the top spot among the city’s tallest towers.

Once completed, the $165 million mixed-use goliath at 300 Main will stand 142 metres tall. Peikko, one of the companies involved in the project, said the 42-storey skyscraper will not only be the tallest building in Winnipeg – it will be the tallest building between Toronto and Calgary.

“We know that it is a fantastic addition to Downtown Winnipeg,” said Pamela Hardman, a spokesperson for the Downtown Winnipeg Biz.

She said about 2,000 residents are expected to move into the Downtown area in the next two years.

“We also know that Downtown is more vibrant when people are here 24/7 rather than just the nine-to-five crowd.”

Artis REIT, the company which owns the building, said on its website the building will carry about 400 apartments along with office and retail space.

Artis REIT declined an interview with CTV News, saying it will be speaking with media later on in the project.

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman said 300 Main is the latest in the city’s investments in the Downtown area – including the True North Square, the Red River College Richardson Innovation Centre, and the Market Lands project.

“There are more people living in downtown Winnipeg than ever before in our city’s history,” Bowman told CTV News in a written statement.

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