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Panorama of Burnaby File 301-668-240

Burnaby city

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structure #682699396building

The Metropolitan

existing 71.6 m 24 floors 1991

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Architectural Height71.6 m
Floors24
Completion1991
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address5885 Olive Avenue
Smart Address5885 Olive Avenue
CityBurnaby
CountryCanada
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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