EQB Inc.'s EQ Bank Tower Unveils, Marking Ambitious New Chapter for Canada's Challenger Bank

Published: 2025-05-15 12:05:37 ET EQB.TO

Published on 05/15/2025 at 12:05

EQB Inc. announced the opening of the EQ Bank Tower at 25 Ontario Street, its new national headquarters. Situated in Toronto's vibrant Downtown East, the opening marks Equitable Bank's rapid growth and continued investment in its mission to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. The location reflects Equitable Bank's identity as a digital-first challenger bank, intentionally positioned outside Toronto's traditional banking hub, yet central and accessible to all.

Spanning 277,988 square feet across 13 floors of the 24-storey tower, the space features a modern, sustainable design and is intentionally outfitted with furniture and fittings from Canadian manufacturers. The tower is certified LEED®? (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold CS (Core and Shell), with the additional LEED®?

ID+C (Interior Design and Construction), LEED®? O+M (Operations and Maintenance), and WELL Building Standard, including the WELL Optimization for Accessibility and Universal Design, certification currently in progress for tenant floors. Every element of the new headquarters was intentionally considered to create a workplace that prioritizes people and purpose, from the lighting designed to support natural circadianrhythms to restorative spaces that promote mental health.

As Equitable Bank enters its next phase of growth, the EQ Bank Tower stands as a symbol of its commitment to people, progress, and a future where all Canadians have access to a more open, innovative and rewarding banking experience.