A friend of international student Nigel Weir, who fell to his death after slipping from a third-floor balcony, has remembered the young man as a loyal and genuine friend.

The 21-year-old from Canada had been in Australia less than a year, and was studying at the University of Queensland.

While at a small party in Taringa in Brisbane's west on Friday night Mr Weir fell and could not be revived by paramedics.

Canadian exchange student Nigel Weir tragically died on Friday night after falling off a balcony in Brisbane

The 21-year-old's friend has revealed the moment he had to tell Mr Weir's father he had died

A friend of the exchange student, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed the heartbreaking moment he had to inform Mr Weir's father of his son's death.

'It was pretty bad way to start a relationship with his father. It was one of the hardest phone calls I've ever had to do in my life,' he told Daily Mail Australia.

'We keep in touch with them to see how we can support them.

'[His family] were really, really sad but I was impressed they have managed to have a positive outlook. They are strong people.'

Speaking of the night Mr Weir died, his friend said he was exciting about going out, and had been drinking but not excessively. The friend was not at the party when Mr Weir fell.

'That night [Nigel] was overexcited about going out. He was sitting on the balcony railing and swinging at the same time. He was moving around, apparently he lost control and... he hit the concrete. He fell down three floors.'

Friends have remembered the young man as fun-loving, honest, loyal and adventurous

Mr Weir, originally from Saskatchewan in rural Canada, was due to head back to his homeland for a road trip next month

Mr Weir, originally from Saskatchewan in rural Canada, was due to head back to his homeland for a road trip in July.

His family had lived in Australia for a time and and his father, Jeff, was a national guard for the national park in the Grampians in Victoria. They moved back to Canada.

Mr Weir was captain of the University of Queensland Beach Volleyball Club

Mr Weir's friend remembered him as an adventurous and high-spirited young man who adored the outdoors.

'He liked to hike, explore, he was like a kid. We shared the same things because we were like kids. We went exploring. We liked to live in the moment.

'He was pretty honest and loyal as well. You could talk to him no matter what. If he trusts you, he trusts you with his heart. He was really genuine. He was always willing to hear you.

'We used to have laughing competitions... we had very characteristic laughs. Sometimes we just communicated by laughing,' the friend recalled.

The young man had moved from Canada to study human movement at the University of Queensland as an exchange student just under a year ago.

He was captain of the University of Queensland's Beach Volleyball Club (UQBVC), and was on Monday remembered by his teammates as 'one of our most loved members' with an 'incredible laugh'.

'It comes with great sadness that we are forced to farewell one of our most loved members, Nigel Weir', a tribute posted to their Facebook page read.

'Nigel was UQBVC's club captain, he always wanted to be involved and was constantly offering to assist in anyway he could. We loved him dearly.

'You were the life of the club mate.

'We will never forget you, or your incredibly adorable laugh.'

The 21-year-old exchange student has been described as a fun-loving man who would be remembered for his smile

Mr Weir was at a party at Morrow Street in Taringa, in Brisbane's west, when he slipped and fell off a third-storey balcony

Friends of the 21-year-old also remembered his laugh, and said they already missed Mr Weir in comments on the Facebook tribute.

The post also announced: 'UQSPORT is offering free counseling sessions for anyone from the club who has been deeply affected by his loss.'

Friend Christian Wutte described Mr Weir as a fun-loving person.

'You were the kind of nice, funny and crazy person full of happiness that everyone knew and that everyone loved,' Mr Wutte wrote on social media.

'Someone wrote: "You will always be remembered with a smile." I think that's what describes you best. Everyone has to smile when he thinks about you.

'At the moment, there are a lot of farewells as a lot of friends are leaving... I wish all of them bon voyage, so this is what I want to tell you as well. Have a good last journey, mate. R.I.P.'

Emergency services rushed to the house but were unable to revive Mr Weir, originally from Canada

A statement posted online by a friend believed to be from Mr Weir's father, Jeff, paid tribute to his son.

'Teresa and I are very proud of Nigel and the life he led,' Jeff said.

'He made life fun and provided us incredible joy. Over the years he made many friends and they made him very happy.

'Let's celebrate the life he had and the experiences we have shared... Thank you for all your support.'

The incident which claimed Mr Weir's life happened at 8.50pm on Friday.

The gathering was being held at a property on Morrow Street in Brisbane's west, The Courier Mail reported.