Fairview Common

A multi-use pedestrian and environmentally friendly grass field where ecology, educational opportunities, and public amenity co-exist.

Image Gallery

  • SW corner looking toward EOSC Building

    Image taken from the perspective of someone standing on the SW corner of Fairview Common, looking toward the Earth and Ocean Sciences Building with Main Mall on the right in the image shown.

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  • NW corner looking toward Main Mall

    Image taken from NW corner of Fairview Common, looking toward Main Mall. Please note benches and concrete pedestrian walkways (bottom of the image shown) are not included in the bookable space. 

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  • Main Mall looking west toward Fairview Common

    Image taken from the perspective of someone standing on Main Mall looking west toward Fairview Common, with the Frank Forward Building on the left and the Earth and Ocean Sciences Building on the right in the image shown.

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Location Information

Location Name:
Fairview Common
Address:
6339 Stores Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Size (approx.): 
1,600 sq. m. / 17,200 sq. ft.
Accessibility: 
Accessible at grade and via ramp for elevated surfaces.
Electricity: 
Standard draw available upon request.
Vehicle access: 
Via Stores Rd with approval only.
Availability:Year round, subject to availability and event permit approval.

Fairview Common is located in close proximity to academic and residential buildings. All outdoor events hosted at this location are required to minimize noise impacts on university activities (i.e. classes, operations, faculty, etc.) and residents.

Research instrumentation in the neighbouring Earth and Ocean Sciences Building is sensitive to noise and vibrations. Noise exceeding sound limits may damage academic equipment and data collection processes.

Events with power-boosted sound systems are particularly susceptible to exceeding sound limits (60 dB), and will need to exercise controls to the volume of amplification systems in order to meet sound level limits. Megaphones are not permitted on the UBC campus.

There is a strict noise curfew of 10:00 pm at this location.

Standard draw is available, upon request only.

Refer to the annotated site map under Files and Resources below for more information.

To access Fairview Common by vehicle for event setup and take down, a bollard drop is required. There is a fee for this service. Bollard drops must be arranged prior to event setup with the Film and Events Office.

Please be advised that the bollard must never be left unattended when lowered.

Refer to the vehicle access map under Files and Resources below for more information.

Explore Fairview Common Virtually

360° Street View

Explore this location virtually with street view and full 360° panoramas. This page loads with street view facing Fairview Common by default.

Street View uses imagery captured by UBC Studios and Google. Imagery may not be accurate-to-date due to ongoing construction and maintenance on campus and public realm. 

  1. In the window to the left, click the plus/minus buttons (bottom-right in the window) to zoom in/out.
  2. Click and drag your cursor within the window to look around. Click the white arrows marked on the ground to navigate the public realm.
  3. Click the top-right corner  button to experience street view in full-screen.

Interactive Map

A birds-eye-view of Fairview Common with precisely-placed icons for key information.

  1. The blue translucent area indicates bookable space. A downloadable site map is available at the bottom of this webpage, under Files and Resources.
  2. Each icon can be clicked to show more details. An information pane will open on the left-hand side. To hide details, click away at a blank space on the map.
  3. Click and drag your cursor to move around the map. 
  4. Click here to experience Interactive Map in full-screen.

Files and Resources

NameCategory
Fairview Common Simple Site MapBlank site map
Fairview Common Complete Site MapAnnotated site map
Vehicle Access Routes and Bollard LocationsVehicle access
Site PicturesImages

Next Steps

If you would like to book Fairview Common for your next outdoor event, your first step is to review the Outdoor Event Booking Process. After you're familiar with the booking process, you will be required to submit an Outdoor Event Application.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and must be submitted a minimum of 15 business days in advance of event setup if the event has minimal impact to campus. If alcohol is being served, applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 business days in advance of event setup. High-impact events require a minimum of six (6) months in advance of event setup.

For questions, contact the Film and Events Office at outdoor.events@ubc.ca.