Dogwood Apartments

Overview

Dogwood Apartments is a 13-suite two-storey apartment building located in South Burnaby’s Edmonds neighbourhood.

Built in 1958 on a large 12,000 SF lot, the property comprises a suite mix of 2 bachelors, 7 one-bedrooms and 4 two-bedrooms and features 12 full-size storage lockers, laundry facilities (1 washer/1 dryer) and 8 surface parking stalls.

Some upgrades include a new roof (2006) and re-piping (1995). A Stage 1 Environmental Report does not recommend any further investigation.

Land Use

The property is designated Mid-Rise Apartment 2 (20 storeys) under both the recently updated (2025) Edmonds Community Plan and draft Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan.

The designation follows R6 zoning guidelines, permitting residential towers up to 20-storeys, with up to 10-storeys as a conditional height increase (30 storeys maximum).

Under the new height-based framework, the City of Burnaby has eliminated maximum densities; buildable area is now determined based on permitted height and setbacks. There is also no minimum or maximum lot area, frontage, or lot coverage. Full implementation of the new framework is anticipated by late 2025.

Location

Dogwood Apartments is located in South Burnaby’s Edmonds neighbourhood, on the north side of Arcola Street and one block north of Kingsway.

The property is just 400 metres from Highgate Shopping Centre and within walking distance to Edmonds Community Centre, restaurants, transit, and other amenities. It’s a 12-minute walk to the Edmonds SkyTrain Station and a 5-minute drive to Metrotown.