8955 University High Street, Burnaby

Symposia SFU: Key Detail

• Location:

  • Situated at the corner of University High Street and East Campus Road, at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby.

• Grocery Store:

  • Nesters Market is just one block away.

• Nearest Gym:

  • The SFU Fitness Centre is a 10-minute walk from Symposia

A Better Home

Coming soon to SFU, Symposia by Mosaic Homes is a 17-story, mixed-use building with a 6-story podium, situated over three levels of underground parking that will accommodate 240 bicycles and 298 vehicles. Following Hamilton, Symposia will be Mosaic’s sixth building at UniverCity.

• Unit Sizes:

  • Ranging from 550 to 840 sq ft, with 16 different floor plans, including 48 adaptable condominiums.

• Resident Amenities:

  • Study and workspace areas

  • Multi-purpose room

  • Expansive landscaped rooftop terrace featuring:

    • Children’s play space

    • Firepit lounge

    • Outdoor dining area

• Street-Level Commercial Space:

  • SFU Legacy Event Centre

  • Interpretive theatre, lounge & seating area

  • Café/bar and catering kitchen

  • SFU Spirit Store

Symposia SFU – Location

Symposia is ideally located at the corner of University High Street and East Campus Road on the Burnaby Mountain campus of Simon Fraser University. This central location is perfect for SFU faculty, staff, and students, offering a convenient solution to commuting and reducing both travel time and GHG emissions.

For families, Symposia is just a 3-minute walk to University Highlands Elementary School, which includes a playground, and only 350 meters from the UniverCity Childcare Centre.

Daily essentials are easily accessible, with a BC Liquor Store across the street and Nesters Market (which also houses a Guardian Pharmacy) just one block away. For dining, University High Street offers a variety of popular takeout options, including Uncle Fatih’s Pizza, Quesada, Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle, Togo Sushi, and Starbucks.

Symposia is also perfectly connected to public transit, with a new TransLink bus hub right next door. Plus, the Burnaby Mountain Gondola, which will link to the SkyTrain, is just one block south, further enhancing connectivity.

Resident Amenities

• Shared Spaces:

  • Study area

  • Workspace

  • Multi-purpose room

• Level 7 – Landscaped Roof Terrace:

  • Children’s play area

  • Firepit lounge

  • Picnic table & gas grill

  • Seating areas for relaxation

• Ground-Level SFU Institutional Space:

  • SFU Legacy Event Centre

  • SFU Spirit Store

  • Café/bar with catering kitchen

  • Lounge & seating area

  • Interpretive theatre

Parking & Storage at Symposia SFU

An underground parkade will provide three levels of parking, including:

• 240 bicycle spaces

• 298 vehicle spaces, including:

  • 24 visitor stalls

  • 27 commercial stalls

  • 10 accessible stalls

Symposia SFU Development Team

• Developer – Mosaic Homes
  Mosaic Homes, the developer behind Cambria, Cambria Park, and Elizabeth, is a Vancouver-based company with a clear mission: the thoughtful densification of cities. Specializing in high-quality apartments and townhomes throughout Greater Vancouver, Mosaic is dedicated to creating enduring value through great design — value that lasts long after you move in.

• Architect – RWA Group Architecture
  Active since 1989, RWA Group Architecture has built a strong reputation for innovative design, both within established contexts and in the development of new communities. The firm has extensive experience in projects for public institutions as well as private developers, including new constructions and renovations. Other notable RWA projects include Light House, 310 Salter, and Belpark.

When will Symposia SFU be completed?

Early 2028.

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