Former Hells Angels clubhouse hits the Vancouver market for $1.6 million

A notable property in East Vancouver, once serving as the Hells Angels' clubhouse, has been listed for sale at $1.6 million. This building, assessed at $1.5 million, was among three properties seized by the government in February 2023, following over a decade of legal proceedings. The other two clubhouses are located in Kelowna and Nanaimo.

Garry Begg, British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, announced the sale, stating, "Today, the government has listed the former Hells Angels’ Vancouver clubhouse for sale, marking the first of these clubhouses to be made available for commercial sale and a further step in undercutting organized crime in British Columbia." He emphasized that the sale includes a legal measure allowing the Civil Forfeiture Office to reclaim the property if it's ever used by organized crime again.

The clubhouse, located in East Vancouver, has been a significant landmark for the Hells Angels. Its sale represents a notable shift in the neighborhood's landscape. The government's action is part of a broader strategy to combat organized crime in the province.

In a related development, the City of Kelowna recently purchased the former Hells Angels clubhouse in their area. These sales are part of the government's ongoing efforts to dismantle assets associated with organized crime and repurpose them for community benefit.

Since its inception in 2006, British Columbia's Civil Forfeiture Office has seized assets totaling nearly $155 million. Approximately half of this amount has been allocated to various crime prevention initiatives across the province. The office collaborates with law enforcement agencies, targeting properties linked to criminal activities, even in cases where criminal charges are not pursued.

The listing of the Vancouver clubhouse is a significant move in the province's fight against organized crime. By converting these properties for legitimate use, the government aims to remove symbols of criminal presence and promote safer communities.