Burnaby is a suburb of Vancouver. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992. In the first 30 to 40 years after its incorporation, the growth of Burnaby was influenced by its location between expanding urban centres of Vancouver and New Westminster. It first served as a rural agricultural area supplying nearby markets. Later, it served as an important transportation corridor between Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Interior of the Province.
Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) is the main thoroughfare in and out of the city. Kingsway, Hastings St and Broadway provide further access from Vancouver, while the Lougheed Highway is the main arterial road from Coquitlam and other points east.
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.
Bus fare to Burnaby is $3.20 (July 2024). Skytrain fare is $3.20 or $4.65 on weekdays (depending on whether you are travelling one or two zones) and $3.20 on weekends and evenings after 6:30PM.
Two SkyTrain rail rapid transit lines operate in Burnaby. Those two SkyTrain lines loop around Burnaby with plenty of stops, but unless you're looking to get to a shopping mall, it will not provide direct access to the city's attractions. It can be used with the buses to get where you want to go, although it will rarely be the fastest way.
The Millennium line connects the northern part of the city with East Van to the west and Coquitlam and Port Moody to the east. The approximate travel time from downtown Vancouver to Metrotown (central Burnaby) on Skytrain is 20 minutes.
Many buses connect Burnaby with Vancouver and its suburbs. Some useful bus routes for getting into Burnaby from Vancouver are:
R5 - Express bus service between Burrard Station (SkyTrain Expo Line) in the downtown Vancouver and Simon Fraser University (SFU) via Hastings St (services Burnaby Heights area) including at Kootenay Loop
19 - Between downtown Vancouver and Metrotown station (SkyTrain Expo Line)
25 - Between the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver and Brentwood Town Centre station (SkyTrain Millennium Line). Stops along the way at Nanaimo station (SkyTrain Expo Line) and King Edward station (SkyTrain's Canada Line). Travels through Vancouver's East Van and south Vancouver, and Mount Pleasant neighbourhoods.
49 - Between UBC and Metrotown station in Burnaby with a stop along the way at Langara-49th Ave station (SkyTrain Canada Line). Travels along 49th Ave in south Vancouver.
130 - Between Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver and Metrotown station (SkyTrain Expo Line) with stops at Brentwood Town Centre station (SkyTrain Millennium Line) and at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
145 - Between Production Way station (SkyTrain Expo Line and SkyTrain Millennium Line) and Simon Fraser University (SFU)
160 - Between Kootenay Loop (near the Vancouver and Burnaby border) and Port Coquitlam. Travels through Burnaby along Hastings St. Also travels into Port Moody and Coquitlam.
430 - Between Metrotown station (Expo Line) and Brighouse station (SkyTrain's Canada Line) in Richmond via south Vancouver. Stops along the way at Bridgeport station (SkyTrain Canada Line), which provides direct connections to Delta, Surrey, Tsawwassen ferry terminal (bus route 620), Vancouver International Airport, and White Rock.
555 - Between Lougheed Town Centre station (SkyTrain Expo Line and SkyTrain Millennium Line) and Langley with a stop in Surrey.
49.289581-122.9254651Barnet Marine Park, 8181 Barnet Rd. 7AM-Dusk. This a north-facing shoreline linear park that is a very popular beach destination in the summer. The western end of the park is a dog off leash area (do not set up your picnic in this part of the park, you will be invaded by off-leash labradors who will eat your sandwiches). (updated Mar 2022)
49.2859-123.00192Burnaby Central Railway, 120 Willingdon Ave (in Confederation Park) (from Hastings St, head north on Willingdon to Penzance — access and parking is from Penzance Dr), ☏ +1 604-291-0922. Sa Su 11AM-5PM Easter through 3rd weekend in October. A great activity if you have kids or are into trains. Ride a miniature train on a two mile journey through the forest, over trestles and into tunnels. Total time is 10-15 minutes. There's also an outdoor model railroad that includes replicas of real rolling stock and engines (Canadian Pacific and Burlington Northern), as well as Thomas the Tank Engine. $3.50 (children under 3 are free) per train ride; concession prices are $1 for most drinks, $2 for a hot dog. (updated Aug 2016)
49.245243-122.9589513Burnaby Lake Regional Park, end of Piper Ave, ☏ +1 604-520-6442. Burnaby's largest lake, a great place to see wild birds. The park has several entrances and parking lots and provides a nice loop trail around the park. There is a seasonal nature center at the Piper Ave entrance and you can often see beaver and muskrat from the Piper Spit. There is a dog off leash park at near by Warner Loat park. (updated Apr 2018)
49.280284-122.9334424Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, North of Burnaby (take the Burnaby Mtn Pkw off Hastings, or the 95 B-Line bus to SFU). Enjoy the mountain, water and spectacular views of Greater Vancouver from this green jewel. See the resplendent Rose Gardens, and the collection of Ainu totem pole carvings named the 'Playground of the Gods', representing the goodwill between Burnaby and its sister city Kushiro. It's known as a mountain biking destination, but you can also find many hiking, and walking trails, picnic areas and a children's playground. All trails are labeled with distances, approximate time, and difficulty, so it's easy to follow a hike that suits time available/ability. See this trail map of the area. (updated Mar 2022)
49.286594-122.990665Capitol Hill Reservoir Park, North Hythe Ave at Dundas St, Capitol Hill. Amazing views of Vancouver, Burrard Inlet, the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore Mountains. Best sunset viewing spot in town. (updated Mar 2022)
49.227627-123.0196026Central Park. A 90-hectare urban park oasis that features an award-winning children's playground, pitch and putt golf, and a couple of small ponds shared by ducks and remote-controlled boats. (updated Mar 2022)Church building in Burnaby Village Museum
Deer Lake Park with the Metrotown neighbourhood in the distance49.2391-122.96617Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel (Heritage Village), 6501 Deer Lake Ave, ☏ +1 604-293-6515. May-early Sep: Tu-Su 11AM-4:30PM, late Nov-Dec: Tu-Su noon-5PM. Discover Burnaby urban heritage at an authentic turn of the century town and rekindle romance on the restored vintage 1912 carousel. It is staffed by people dressed in period clothes. You can visit the common houses or the many shops, including the Blacksmith and the Chinese Herbalist. There is also a preserved interurban streetcar retired in the 1950s. It is best to go on the weekend since many of the staff are volunteers and the "town" is somewhat emptier during the week. Saturdays are best. $6-12 (child/adult), carousel $2 per ride.
49.2367-122.97748Deer Lake Park, Deer Lake Ave (parking is available off of Deer Lake Ave and Sperling Ave). Burnaby's hidden gem, an almost circular lake in the middle of the city, offering birdspotting opportunities, great views of Metrotown and miles of shoreline walking. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available (see listing under Do). (updated Mar 2022)
49.24095-122.97139Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave (within Deer Lake Park), ☏ +1 604-297-4422. Exhibits contemporary and historical artwork inside a heritage house. (updated Aug 2023)
49.24062-122.9695310Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave (within Deer Lake Park), ☏ +1 604-297-4440. Offers various programs, theatre performances and festivals. (updated Aug 2023)
Simon Fraser University (SFU). See entry under "Learn" for further details. While there, take a look at the new residential community, UniverCity, just east of the university, that is being modeled as a sustainable community. Also a good spot to start and end hikes around Burnaby mountain. (updated Aug 2023)
49.230828-123.0224291Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial St (Boundary Rd & Kingsway), ☏ +1 604-435-7121 (events). Located in picturesque Central Park, Swangard Stadium is home to the BC High School Championships and the former home of the Vancouver Whitecaps. (updated Mar 2022)
Metropolis at Metrotown49.267358-123.0022961The Amazing Brentwood (Brentwood Town Centre / Brentwood Mall), 4567 Lougheed Hwy (Brentwood station (SkyTrain Millennium Line) is located immediately south of the mall), ☏ +1-604-298-7314, [email protected]. A large retail mall toward the north-west of the city. (updated Mar 2022)
49.228892-123.0048732Crystal Mall, 4500 Kingsway (about 400 m north-west of Metrotown station (SkyTrain Expo Line)), ☏ +1 604-438-6263. 9AM-9PM. An Asian mall with mostly Chinese merchants. Crystal Mall is the largest mixed purpose mall in Canada with stores, public market, professional health and education services, Hilton Hotel and residential apartment suites. (updated Mar 2022)
49.281064-123.0126313Hastings Street. For those who enjoy the traditional street front shopping with some local flavour, includes an enticing mix of fine dining, cafes and specialty shops. Look for delis selling delicious cheeses, meats, and baked goods. (updated Mar 2022)
49.251064-122.8958274The City of Lougheed (Lougheed Mall), 9850 Austin Rd (Lougheed Town Centre station (SkyTrain Expo Line and SkyTrain Millennium Line), 200 m south of this mall), ☏ +1-604-421-2882, [email protected]. Just west of the Burnaby-Coquitlam municipal border, the mall and surrounding buildings are a significant retail area. The mall features over 170 stores including a large drug store (London Drugs), a Bay, Wal-Mart, and Safeway, as well as a large food court. (updated Mar 2022)
49.226792-123.0004525Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway (Metrotown station (SkyTrain Expo Line) is immediately south of the mall), ☏ +1-604-438-4715. Metropolis is the second largest Western Canadian mall, behind West Edmonton Mall. Areas to the north and west of the mall are also major retail areas. (updated Mar 2022)
49.280892-123.0098142Anton's Pasta, 4260 Hastings Street, ☏ +1 604-299-6636. They serve huge dishes of pasta for around $14. (updated Mar 2022)
49.281-123.00863Burnaby Heights area (Hastings St, around Willingdon and Gilmore). Delis, bakeries, and cafes are found along the Burnaby Heights area. There is a deli/bakery/cafe next to Anton's that is a neighbourhood favourite. (updated Mar 2022)
49.280048-122.9665984Cockney Kings Fish & Chips, 6574 E Hastings Street, ☏ +1 604-291-1323. M-Th 11AM-8PM, F 11AM-9PM, Sa 11AM-8PM, Su noon-8PM. A favourite amongst the locals and voted best in town for some 9 years running, Cockney Kings has been recognized in The British Columbian newspaper and The Georgia Straight as one of the best fish & ship shops in the province. Friendly staff and polite service, and they even wrap their take out in newspaper, just like the old days in England! All you can eat fish & chips is available Monday through Wednesday for only $9.50. You might even see singer Michael Bublé or some Vancouver Canucks alumni, who drop in from time to time to get their fix. From $10. (updated Mar 2022)
49.280979-122.9166455Diamond Alumni Centre, ☏ +1 778-782-4794. SFU Burnaby Mtn. Only open for lunch and reservations are recommended. Great prices, partly because it's university subsidized. (updated Mar 2022)
49.231107-123.0085336Saffron, 5-4300 Kingsway, ☏ +1 604-436-5559. An Indian restaurant with a contemporary decor, near Metrotown. Excellent Indian food at about $11–15 a plate. (updated Mar 2022)
49.28091-123.016017Chad Thai, 4010 East Hastings Street, ☏ +1 604-677-1489. A Thai restaurant serving excellent food at low prices but in an unappealing decor. (updated Mar 2022)
49.281182-122.9992148X-site Bar and Grill, 4625 Hastings St, ☏ +1 604-298-7483. A favourite of SFU students. Known for cheap food and drinks and good specials throughout the week. (updated Mar 2022)
49.269701-122.9463071Hop and Vine, 1601 Burnwood Drive, ☏ +1 604-421-1092. Serving great pub food, some of the most tasty burgers in pizza in town, while the beer selection could be better, the outdoor patio is perfect for a drink during summer.
49.259709-123.0018892Keg Steakhouse and Bar, 4510 Still Creek Dr, ☏ +1 604-294-4626. Great place to enjoy quality steaks amongst good company. Decorated in tasteful, darker tones, it's an ideal place to enjoy an intimate dinner.
49.264154-123.0222971Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive. A 3½-star hotel that features hundreds of hanging flower baskets, a fitness room, as well as a jacuzzi and sauna. All rooms have kitchenettes, private baths, AC and the beds feature the highest standard of mattress available in Canada. Wireless internet also available. (updated Mar 2022)
49.228867-123.0043672Hilton Vancouver, 6083 McKay Avenue, ☏ +1 604-438-1200. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Choose from a mountain or a city view. The hotel has a 16,000-sq-ft convention centre; fitness facility, and pool.
49.267578-123.0106143Executive Hotel Burnaby, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, ☏ +1-604-298-2010, toll-free: +1-800-590-3932, [email protected]. Deluxe suites are extremely comfortable, offering spacious living areas, jacuzzi bathtubs, fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. Service is attentive and friendly. $96-384. (updated Mar 2022)
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