Today, close to 5,000 residents call UniverCity at SFU home. This is an award-winning community, which offers a full range of stores and services, including but not limited to Scotiabank, restaurants and cafes, and a BC Liquor Store.
In 1963, when architects Arthur Erickson and Geoff Massey first submitted their plan for the Simon Fraser University, their objective was for it to anchor a residential community atop Burnaby Mountain. Once fully completed, UniverCity is expected to house up to 10,000 residents. One of SFU’s main objectives when developing a residential community: to create a more “complete community” with a wide range of housing choices, shops, services and amenities.
Like any good residential community, UniverCity provides access to a number of parks and green spaces, and a community garden. Richard Bolton Park is in the heart of the community, right where the West and East Highlands meet. It has a children’s playground, benches and 2.7 acres of green space. There is also easy access to the City of Burnaby Trails, a network of 26 multi-use trails, perfect for walking, jogging or cycling, even for dog-walking.
In regards to education, the community is also home to the University Highlands Elementary School, which opened its doors in 2010. There is space for 40 kindergarten and 275 elementary students. For young families, UniverCity’s SFU Childcare Society has fifteen programs offering high quality childcare services.
The UniverCity community is made up of four distinct neighbourhoods: West Highlands, East Highlands, the Slopes and the High Street.
Nestled among the trees and trails of Burnaby Mountain, West Highlands offers the convenience of nearby University High Street shops and services, transit, and proximity to SFU campus. This neighbourhood features Highland House and Altitude, UniverCity’s newest condo residence. It is also home to the Childcare Centre.
East Highland, the first neighbourhood developed at UniverCity, is on the east side of the mountain. It was designed with three objectives in mind: beauty, accessibility, and convenience. All residences are an easy walking distance from SFU, transit and University High Street. Housing options in East Highlands include One University Crescent and Verdant@UniverCity. The aim is to provide high-quality, energy-efficient housing at below market prices. Verdant provides a wide range of condos and townhouses.
University High Street is where the excitement is. It houses a bustling public plaza with convenient access to shopping, restaurants and services. It contains over 25 local stores with everything from Nesters Market Grocery Store to Scotiabank, Subway, coffee shops, restaurants, a dental office, a pharmacy, and a hair stylist, to name a few.
The South Slopes is designed as a terraced hillside community. It mainly consists of low-rise homes for families. The design, which is terraced and follows the slope of the hill, takes full advantage of the views. This neighbourhood is also a great home for outdoor lovers, since it is adjacent to many green spaces, like the Slopes Neighbourhood Park to the Burnaby Mountain Conservation area, there are many hectares seconds away from the residents’ doorsteps.
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Welcome to Oslo, great value with great location at SFU Burnaby main campus. Move-in ready! Spacious one bedroom one bathroom unit. This high quality European design home...
Listing courtesy of Nu Stream Realty Inc.
Terraces @ The Peak- SFU 2 years old high rise condo. Super easy to rent. Higher level east facing, tree-lined view 483sf specious studio with an efficient floor plan. E...
Listing courtesy of Metro Edge Realty
Stunning WATER and MOUNTAIN VIEW over expansive TREETOPS FROM ALL BEDROOMS AND LIVING area! QUIET inside unit North East exposure. Quality built by POLYGON. Very well mai...
Listing courtesy of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
NOVO 1 @ SFU's Univercity, built by Intergulf. Welcome home to this bright and fresh 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo unit with an expansive Southeastern view! Our floor plan f...
Listing courtesy of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
Rarely available 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, corner unit townhouse in the popular Serenity complex built by Polygon. Access your private, sunny West facing patio into a lovel...
Listing courtesy of Macdonald Realty
Welcome to Altitude, by Hungerford. This beautiful property is nestled away in the hills of SFU, steps away from shopping, parks, playgrounds, SFU campus, Highland Elemen...
Listing courtesy of Macdonald Realty
Welcome to NOVO TWO, a well managed concrete building situated at SFU. This spacious 996 sqft CORNER UNIT comes with 2 bedrooms plus den, 2 full baths and 2 parking stall...
Listing courtesy of Royal Pacific Tri-Cities Realty
One of the final townhouses at Oslo! This bright, tastefully designed space features a beautiful kitchen w/ two toned cabinets and Samsung energy efficient appliances, 3 ...
Listing courtesy of Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd.
Spacious & functional 1 BEDROOM & LARGE DEN! Located on a tree lined street and walking distance to SFU, this picturesque home boasts a generous & inviting kitchen with ...
Listing courtesy of Century 21 In Town Realty
"Nest" by Mosaic on Burnaby Mountain. TOP FLOOR unit with 9' ceilings throughout. Facing the greens with top privacy. Super spacious 665 sqft with space to accommodate la...
Listing courtesy of Sutton Group - Metroland Realty
This Northwest facing 2 bed + 1 bath with functional floorplan is move-in ready with fresh paint. Features new high quality stainless steel appliances, granite counter to...
Listing courtesy of Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
Discover this 1bed and 1bath gem in Oslo! Perfect for investors and first-time home buyers. This bright and spacious unit boast of an open concept kitchen equipped with q...
Listing courtesy of Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.
*BONUS-Assumable 2% mortgage possible* Spectacular CONCRETE 3 Bd & Den with 3 full bths at the PEAK at SFU. Beautiful South-facing townhouse with stunning private patio a...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Crest Realty
Feels like a house! Bright 2 bed 2 bath PENTHOUSE CORNER UNIT overlooks manicured gardens & outdoor pool. Primary bdrm has its own deck, large WIC & spacious 4-piece ensu...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Elite Realty
Mosaic built Fraser! Why pay crazy rents when you can own this stunning condo!! Super central location on the SFU campus, walking distance to University Highlands Element...
Listing courtesy of Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
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