Burrard Properties - Company - Real Estate Developers

Burrard is a private family company founded by Caleb Chan in 1979. For four decades, our company has honed its real estate experience spanning urban, resort, and recreation typologies, with our diverse work always sharing a common focus on the quality of place and experience.

Burrard is led by the Chan Family according to a consistent, fundamental belief - that business and the built environment have the power (and responsibility) to improve the human condition. Our commitment to improving communities and creating a positive legacy manifests itself both in our business activities as well as our dedication to philanthropy.

As we chart our future and confidently step into our next phase of growth and evolution as a company, both our heritage and our pursuit of a brighter future serve to inspire our mission, vision and strategy.

Our History

Inn by the Lake, Lake Tahoe, CA

A luxury lakefront hotel defined by its connection with nature, access to abundant recreation and emphasis on social resort amenities

Parc 55 Hotel, San Francisco, CA

A 32-story luxury hotel steps from Union Square conceived around a pivotal location with easy access to an abundance of the finest urban amenities.

Chan Shun Auditorium, Berkeley, CA

A 429 -seat auditorium furthering higher education at the University of California, Berkeley - sponsored by the Chan Family Foundation.

455 Market St., San Francisco, CA

A Class A office building in a walkable and transit-oriented central downtown location that blends bold architectural features with a mix of uses and amenities.

Burrard Building, Vancouver, BC

A landmark office tower and retail destination in a walkable and transit-oriented central downtown location that emphasizes a diverse mix of companies and businesses (and our company’s headquarters to this day).

Eugenia Place, Vancouver, BC

A premium residential tower turned architectural icon with commanding ocean views and direct access to the city’s best recreation and urban amenities.

The Village at Gallagher’s Canyon, Kelowna, BC

One of Canada’s top golf courses and a 500-home master-planned resort community with abundant amenities, recreation, and panoramic views - all within the convenience of the city limits.

Nicklaus North, Whistler, BC

A Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole championship golf course and 260-home master-planned community with direct access to the resort main recreational trail in the top resort destination in North America.

Arbutus Ridge, Cobble Hill, BC

An 18 hole golf course and 300-home master-planned seaside community engineered for retirement living located just outside the City of Victoria.

Crystal Lodge, Whistler, BC

A premier resort and retail destination located in the walkable heart of the renowned Whistler Village with immediate access to the best lifestyle and recreational amenities available.

Chan Centre for Performing Arts, Vancouver, BC

A world-class cultural institution, educational facility and community gathering place at the University of British Columbia - sponsored by the Chan Family Foundation.

Furry Creek, Furry Creek, BC

A scenic 18-hole championship golf course and a master-planned waterfront residential community in close proximity to both the region’s top resort and urban centers.

Chan Family Foundation, Vancouver, BC

The Chan Family Foundation was formed stemming from the core values of the family and company to engage communities and support meaningful initiatives. It has since made significant charitable contributions to the Chan Centre of Performing Arts, Vancouver Art Gallery, BC Photography and Media Arts Centre, David Suzuki Foundation, BC Cancer Society, and more

Cypress Place, Whistler, BC

A master-planned resort residential community strategically situated at the doorstep of both the recreational and urban amenities of Whistler featuring progressive design and features such as geothermal systems.

1001 California St., San Francisco, CA

A boutique urban townhouse project that gracefully combines architectural heritage and elegance with the urban practicality of a prime central location and unique features like ensuite parking.

Burrard Arts Foundation, Vancouver, BC

A charitable organization with a mission of nurturing accessibility to, engagement with, and creation of art, with a focus on support of local emerging artists and art in the public realm - founded by the Chan Family and continually supported by the Chan Family Foundation.

Makali'i, Maui, HI

A 68-home development in one of the top resort destinations in North America that brings a new typology of forward-thinking, contemporary and design-led townhouse product to the market.

Strategic Repostioning

Approaching the company’s 40th anniversary, and with an intergenerational transition underway, Burrard charts its exciting future with a new strategic plan.

Nexus, Seattle, WA

An iconic 41-story residential tower that pushes the boundaries of urban living with a progressive blend of art, design, technology and amenities.

Chan Centre for the Visual Arts @ The Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery announces a transformational gift helping to secure the future of a new building for the public cultural institution - sponsored by the Chan Family Foundation

The Belltown Project, Seattle, WA

A new typology in residential development that deeply considers and caters to the contemporary urban lifestyle in a manner that promotes thoughtful design, wellness, hospitality and culture.