University of Victoria - Sinclair Rd

Building Info - map

• 510-bed residence buildings with a 17 storey high-rise wing

• 60 beds (90 quad units) for upper-year undergraduates, and a 7 storey wing with 150 studio apartments for graduate students

• Location - parking lot off Sinclair Road, replacing about 120 existing parking spaces

• Project cost is estimated at $178 million, construction expected to begin Spring 2026 and complete in 2029

• Design yet to be finalized but likely will remain close to the renderings provided

Developer

• University of Victoria

Architect

• Appears to be Diamond Schmitt

Context

• Walk score of 37, bike score 79, transit 73

Status

• December 2025 Status - active proposal stage

• "UVic has held two phases of community consultations to date, sharing information and receiving input from neighbours and other interest-holders that will help shape the project. A final phase of engagement is anticipated in early Spring 2026 to share the design and provide updated information on the construction process."

Media and Images

• October 3, 2025 UVic announcement

• October 4, 2025 Times Colonist news story