Burnaby Updates

[Lexus]

2026, Mar 8

Kwasen Village

It's a lot going on there. I'll try take more photos next time, form the better angles.

by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

[jollyburger]

For anyone not keeping track of this project this real estate page has some photos of the model for the site at full build out.

https://www.mikestewart.ca/presale/kwasen-village-burnaby-presales/

[jollyburger]

More details on the salvaging of wood from the old Dairyland plant.

2027 for construction.

The site is located next to the Sperling-Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station and could eventually be home to around 5,000 homes and 200,000 square feet of commercial space including daycare, grocery and retail, he said.

Under current plans, there will be 13 buildings across five phases with a mix of for-sale condominium homes, market and below-market rental options and four acres of open space, he said.

It’s a 15- to 20-year project that will adjust its unit mix to evolving market conditions, with construction of the first rental phase expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027, he said.

https://www.biv.com/news/bc-dairy-plant-being-demolished-sustainably-for-new-homes-11978258

[jollyburger]

Two-tower Baydo Apartments to add 388 rentals to Burnaby by 2027

he federal government, along with Baydo Group, has announced over $157 million in combined funding that will build 388 rental homes in Burnaby.

Located at 6616 and 6630 Telford Ave. in the Metrotown area of Burnaby, the project will be called Baydo Apartments and will include two towers.

According to a release, the towers will offer a “balanced mix of high-quality amenities that support active lifestyles, community engagement and connected urban living.”

Baydo Group includes an internal design team, a construction division and seven specialized trade companies.

“This vertically integrated structure allows Baydo to manage every stage of development, from the initial excavation to final project delivery,” the release adds.

The funding breakdown for the project is $115.1 million from the federal government, through the Apartment Construction Loan Program and $41.9 million from Baydo Group.

Construction is expected to be complete in 2027.

https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/...ts-to-add-388-rentals-to-burnaby-by-2027

[Spr0ckets]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/...ts-to-add-388-rentals-to-burnaby-by-2027

I'm assuming that that will in no way be related to the previous proposal on that same site, but by Belford Properties and designed by DA architects, and which was also a two tower proposal.....





from :
https://www.da-architects.ca/projects/6630-telford-avenue/


It doesn't seem like there's any relation or connection between Bydo Group and Belford Properties, so I can only assume the latter sold the site (and project?) to the former, who are now proposing this current proposal in conjuction or partnership with the Feds (???).

EDIT:
Excuse the oversize image reposting.
I'm not sure how to reduce the size from their site.

EDIT #2:
Oh, okay, I get it now. They're only just getting a loan from the Feds, but the government is not otherwise officially involved inthis proposal.

[vanman]

Originally Posted by officedweller

7135 Walker Ave. and 7244 Arcola St.

50-storey tower with community hub and theatre proposed for Burnaby's Edmonds community
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/50-storey-tower-community-hub-edmonds-burnaby


https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/50-storey-tower-community-hub-edmonds-burnaby

Site prep is underway.

[Ailurus]

Originally Posted by Spr0ckets

I'm assuming that that will in no way be related to the previous proposal on that same site, but by Belford Properties and designed by DA architects, and which was also a two tower proposal.....

from :
https://www.da-architects.ca/projects/6630-telford-avenue/


It doesn't seem like there's any relation or connection between Bydo Group and Belford Properties, so I can only assume the latter sold the site (and project?) to the former, who are now proposing this current proposal in conjuction or partnership with the Feds (???).

EDIT:
Excuse the oversize image reposting.
I'm not sure how to reduce the size from their site.

EDIT #2:
Oh, okay, I get it now. They're only just getting a loan from the Feds, but the government is not otherwise officially involved inthis proposal.

This site has been under construction for some time, and was nearly at grade last time I walked by about a week ago

[Changing City]

Originally Posted by Spr0ckets

I'm assuming that that will in no way be related to the previous proposal on that same site, but by Belford Properties and designed by DA architects, and which was also a two tower proposal.....

It doesn't seem like there's any relation or connection between Bydo Group and Belford Properties, so I can only assume the latter sold the site (and project?) to the former, who are now proposing this current proposal in conjuction or partnership with the Feds (???).

EDIT #2:
Oh, okay, I get it now. They're only just getting a loan from the Feds, but the government is not otherwise officially involved inthis proposal.

Baydo, a Saskatchewan developer, bought the site from Belford. (They also appear to have bought Belford's M Residences project in Burnaby). They're developing the buildings to the approved designs that Belford obtained. It was a rental project previously, and Baydo have obtained one of the CMHC rental project loans to help pay for the construction.

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Baydo, a Saskatchewan developer, bought the site from Belford. (They also appear to have bought Belford's M Residences project in Burnaby). They're developing the buildings to the approved designs that Belford obtained. It was a rental project previously, and Baydo have obtained one of the CMHC rental project loans to help pay for the construction.

Here's a summary of the Belford projects back from 2021, including the DA design, above:

https://vancouvermarket.ca/2021/11/19/belford-planning-5-towers-for-metrotown/

[Lexus]

Originally Posted by Spr0ckets

I'm assuming that that will in no way be related to the previous proposal on that same site, but by Belford Properties and designed by DA architects, and which was also a two tower proposal.....





from :
https://www.da-architects.ca/projects/6630-telford-avenue/


It doesn't seem like there's any relation or connection between Bydo Group and Belford Properties, so I can only assume the latter sold the site (and project?) to the former, who are now proposing this current proposal in conjuction or partnership with the Feds (???).

EDIT:
Excuse the oversize image reposting.
I'm not sure how to reduce the size from their site.

EDIT #2:
Oh, okay, I get it now. They're only just getting a loan from the Feds, but the government is not otherwise officially involved inthis proposal.

It asp has it's own thread: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=255462

This is where it's at as of yesterday:

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

[Lexus]

2026, Mat 21

6366 Cassie Avenue

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

Concord Greenhouse
5895 Barker Ave

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

[griswold]

Greenhouse looks like it has a bit of the Butterfly design in it.

[Spr0ckets]

Originally Posted by Changing City

Baydo, a Saskatchewan developer, bought the site from Belford. (They also appear to have bought Belford's M Residences project in Burnaby). They're developing the buildings to the approved designs that Belford obtained. It was a rental project previously, and Baydo have obtained one of the CMHC rental project loans to help pay for the construction.

Thanks for that.
That's useful to know.

[Lexus]

2026, Mar 26

Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex at 3676 Kensington Avenue

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr


RCMP detachment replacamnet

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

[Lexus]

2026, Apr 3

Solhouse 6035 at 6035 Wilson Ave seems stalled. Probable been like this for over a year.

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Lexus

2026, Apr 3

Solhouse 6035 at 6035 Wilson Ave seems stalled. Probable been like this for over a year.

2029 completion so maybe they have time?

Unrelated but has anyone driven by the Telus Boot project lately? I wonder if that one is progressing.

Not sure if this one got posted but a Nov 2025 project update

The Boot,” a distinctive L-shaped office building at the corner of Boundary Road and Kingsway, on the Burnaby side of the Vancouver-Burnaby border, is starting to look a little less uncommon.

Although the main 21-storey tower (coined Building 1) will remain intact, construction crews are dismantling the attached 12-storey podium (Building 2) that gives the unusual boot-like shape to the structure.

Removing the podium will reduce the office building’s total floor area from 687,000 square feet to 512,000 square feet.

Tracy McRae vice-president, development of Vancouver-based Anthem Properties Group Ltd., says the company is the development’s construction manager and manager and a partner with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd.

In addition to demolishing Building 2, Building 1 will be renovated and office tenants will be taken on after the renovation has been completed.

Geoff Deacon, Anthem’s director of construction, says, “We’re refreshing the area and the corner of Boundary and Kingsway, while not compromising the integrity of The Boot.”

He says crews are taking down each floor of the podium building one at a time.

They’re demolishing the cross-over section between Building 1 and Building 2 and detaching the expansion joints on each floor of the podium.

Demolition of the podium began in January 2025 with completion expected in April 2026.

Work has gone smoothly so far, says Deacon.

“One challenge we faced was dealing with some unforeseen conditions in the old building,” Deacon says. “The original electrical room of The Boot is underneath Building 2. So, in order to demolish it, we had to build a new electrical room in Building 1.”

In addition to the demolition of Building 2, the refurbishment of the facade of Building 1 and other upgrades to ensure it conforms with modern building codes and safety standards, the first phase of the project involves construction of two towers on the south side of the site, fronting Kingsway.

Connected by a podium, the structures will contain 700 market rental units as well as retail.

The towers will be built on the approximately 40,000 square foot surface vehicle parking lot at the southeast parcel of the site.

The second phase’s three towers, the project’s tallest buildings, will be built on the site of the demolished “toe” structure.

Parking for the development will be located in an underground parkade.

https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/...ing-the-boot-the-rest-is-getting-a-shine

[vanman]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

2029 completion so maybe they have time?

Unrelated but has anyone driven by the Telus Boot project lately? I wonder if that one is progressing.

I drive by regularly I believe demolition is nearly complete.

[Spr0ckets]

Originally Posted by vanman

I drive by regularly I believe demolition is nearly complete.

Also, site clearance for the area for two rental towers to the eastern corner of the site has been happening through most of the last couple of weeks.

It seems like they might be looking to start excavation for that section within the next few of weeks.

The only question is whether they'll proceed with the construction of all the towers (the rental towers and the strata towers to the north and western side) all together, or if the plan is still to proceed on a phased schedule with the rental towers getting built first.

The original thinking was that they would build the rental towers and use the cleared portion for the demolished 'boot' leg as staging area for that construction phase, except that now it seems they're demolishing the boot all the way to the below grade parkade.

You can't have a pit as a staging area, so maybe it's more cost-effective for the time being to just excavate the entire site all at once and build out the entire parkade - but only build above grade for the phase 1 towers, with the taller towers to come later on.

[jollyburger]

Someone posted some photos on Facebook of the demolition/clearing work.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5469899289701886/posts/35395005363431217/

The article says the shorter towers facing Kingsway are the first phase but who knows how quickly the project progresses or not.

[Sheba]

I did a walk around the Boot site this afternoon - the smaller Mini Boot is completely gone. There's some rubble and you can see a side wall from the underground parking so no pit yet. The walkway over Kingsway is still there but the spiral ramp on the Boot side is gone.