Outdoor Spaces

Instead of simply looking out the window at the stunning views from Burnaby Mountain, why not immerse yourself in them? MECS now offers outdoor spaces across the Burnaby campus for your next physically distanced, but socially connected event.

Browse through the spaces to see capacity and main features including seating, electrical availability, ramp access, water stations and more.

Please get in touch to discuss if a space will work for you.

Burnaby Campus - West

LABBATT COURT

32 feet x 40 feet

Capacity: 150

Permanent Cirque-style tent with picnic table seating
Built-in stage
Additional seating: benches and steps
No PA systems or music available due to proximity toclassrooms
Ideal for entertainment, private receptions, or lunches

WEST MALL CENTRE 2400 PATIO (Tim Horton's)

Capacity: 100

Open-air with picnic table seating
Close to offices
2 equal patio areas on either side of space
Perfect for private receptions or lunches

WEST MALL CENTRE 3000 PLAZA EAST (Starbucks)

20 feet x 40 feet

Capacity: TBD

Permanent Cirque-style tent with seating
Access to electrical outlets and nearby water taps
Additional seating: in coffee shop, and next to or under the tent
Perfect for entertainment, private receptions, or lunches

WEST MALL CENTRE 3400 PATIO

Capacity: 200

Open-air with picnic table seating
Close to offices
Access to electrical outlets in attached lounge
Perfect for private receptions or lunches

Burnaby Campus - Central

AQ COURTYARD GRASS

Capacity: TBD

North, East, South, and West quadrants
Stairs and grass available for outdoor classroom use

AQ 2000 JADE POND

Capacity: 20

Perimeter is covered
Additional seating: benches
Next to a classroom
Shaded, secluded, peaceful
Perfect for small department gatherings

AQ 3000 EAST COURTYARD

(located by Renaissance Café)

Capacity: 100

Perimeter is covered
Access to nearby water taps
Additional seating: benches, metal tables & chairs
Close to Strand Hall, Multifaith Centre, and Saywell Offices
Ramp access
Ideal for lunch events

AQ 3000 SOUTH COURTYARD

(located near Biology Wing)

Capacity: TBD

North perimeter is covered

AQ 3000 SOUTH COURTYARD

(located near Chemistry Wing)

Capacity: TBD

Access to electrical outlets

AQ 4000 NORTH EAST

Capacity: 200

Private, covered area with plenty of shade
Access to electrical outlets and nearby water taps
Black Eagle Canoe art installation
Stairs available for outdoor classroom use
Next door to Strand Hall
Perfect for receptions, buffets/BBQs, and lunch events

AQ 4000 NORTH WEST

Capacity: 400

Private, covered area with plenty of shade
Access to electrical outlets and nearby water taps
Stairs and grass available for outdoor classroom use
Amazing view
Perfect for receptions, buffets/BBQs, and lunch events

AQ 4000 SOUTH EAST

Capacity: 400

Private, covered area with plenty of shade
Access to electrical outlets and nearby water taps
Stairs available for outdoor classroom use
Next door to Shrum Kinesiology
Space for tents on grassy area
Perfect for receptions, buffets/BBQs, and lunch events

AQ 4000 SOUTH WEST

Capacity: 400

Private, covered area with plenty of shade
Access to outlets and nearby water taps
Stairs and grass available for outdoor classroom use
Ramp access to SUB
Amazing view
Perfect for receptions, buffets/BBQs, lunch events, and pre-event receptions for SUB ballroom events

BLUSSON 1000 EAST PLAZA

60 feet x 30 feet

Capacity: TBD

Covered area
Access to electrical outlets
Additional seating: built-in benches
Ideal space for welcome & information tables

CONVOCATION MALL

Capacity: 2000

Covered area
Access to electrical outlets and nearby water taps
Additional seating: bench, colourful metal tables & chairs
Close by to Library
Perfect for games and large events

DJAVAD MOWAFAGHIAN COURTYARD WEST

Capacity: 25

Private, grassy area situated among trees with plenty of shade
Additional seating: bench seating
Grass available for outdoor classroom use
Close to classrooms and offices
Perfect for yoga, small picnics

DJAVAD MOWAFAGHIAN COURTYARD EAST

Capacity: 125

Partly covered area
Access to electrical outlets (though office windows) and nearby water taps
Additional seating: built-in benches
Close to classrooms and offices
Perfect for receptions, buffets/BBQs, lunch events, and wedding ceremonies
No PA systems or music available due to proximity to classrooms

FOUNTAIN PLAZA

40 feet x 60 feet

Capacity: 50

Access to nearby water taps
Additional seating: built-in benches
Next to walkways and bus loop stairs
Perfect for welcome tables, vendors, and pop-up food carts