Metrotown
Metrotown is one of the city's busiest destinations for shopping, restaurants, hotels and entertainment. Central Park is nearby, making the area useful for combining indoor activities with an outdoor stop.
Transportation around MetrotownExplore the City
Burnaby Travel Guide
A practical guide to Burnaby's major town centres, parks, cultural attractions, university district and popular places to visit, with transportation ideas for visitors and local residents.
Where to Go
Popular Places to Visit in Burnaby
Burnaby is spread across several distinct districts rather than one traditional downtown. These areas are useful starting points when planning a visit, dinner, event or day out.
Brentwood
Brentwood has developed into a major dining, shopping and residential district in north Burnaby. It works well for restaurant evenings, business appointments and meetings with easy connections toward Vancouver.
Brentwood transportationBurnaby Mountain & SFU
Burnaby Mountain offers elevated views, walking areas and access to Simon Fraser University. Visitors often combine the mountain with university events, meetings or a scenic stop overlooking the region.
Burnaby Mountain & SFU serviceDeer Lake
Deer Lake is one of the city's strongest cultural and outdoor destinations. The surrounding area includes parkland and arts facilities and is frequently used for performances, weddings, community events and relaxed afternoon visits.
Deer Lake transportationBurnaby Village Museum
The museum area near Deer Lake offers a look at local history in a walkable setting. It can fit naturally into a family outing or a broader itinerary that includes nearby parks and cultural attractions.
Private sightseeing optionsBurnaby Heights
The Heights along Hastings Street is known for independent restaurants, cafés and neighbourhood businesses. It is a useful alternative to the larger town centres for dinner plans and smaller local outings.
Burnaby Heights transportationNeighbourhoods & Town Centres
Other Areas Worth Knowing
Lougheed and Edmonds are important town-centre areas, while Big Bend is primarily commercial and industrial. Knowing the pickup area helps when estimating travel time to YVR, downtown Vancouver, Canada Place or another regional destination.
Lougheed
A northeast Burnaby hub for shopping, residences and regional connections toward Coquitlam and New Westminster.
Lougheed limo serviceEdmonds
A southeast Burnaby community with residential areas and convenient access toward New Westminster and major regional routes.
Edmonds limo serviceBig Bend
A south Burnaby employment and commercial area where scheduled transportation can be useful for business appointments and group travel.
Big Bend transportationOutdoor Burnaby
Parks, Views and Recreation
The city has several places that work well as short stops or as the main destination for a relaxed day out.
Central Park
A large urban park beside Metrotown with walking trails and recreation areas.
Burnaby Mountain
Mountain scenery, viewpoints and walking areas close to the SFU campus.
Deer Lake Park
Lakeside paths and green space surrounded by several of the city's cultural facilities.
Burnaby Lake
A nature-focused destination with trails and wetland habitat that feels removed from the busier commercial districts.
Getting Around
Planning Transportation From Burnaby
Burnaby sits between Vancouver, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities, so many local outings connect naturally with destinations elsewhere in Metro Vancouver.
YVR Airport
Pre-booked airport transportation is available from homes, hotels and businesses throughout the city.
Burnaby airport limo serviceDowntown & Canada Place
Private transportation can connect Burnaby with downtown hotels, restaurants, events and the Canada Place cruise terminal.
Canada Place transportationLonger Trips
Whistler, Seattle, SeaTac and Tsawwassen can be arranged as pre-booked private trips with a vehicle selected for passengers and luggage.
Compare route pricingVisitor Planning
Simple Tips for a Better Trip
Group Nearby Stops
Metrotown and Central Park pair naturally, while Deer Lake's park and cultural attractions can be visited together without unnecessary cross-city travel.
Allow for Traffic
Travel times can change considerably during weekday commuting periods and before major events. Airport and cruise trips should include a sensible time buffer.
Choose the Vehicle for the Trip
A sedan may suit one or two travellers, while SUVs and Sprinters provide more room when passengers are carrying luggage or travelling as a group.
Plan Your Burnaby Transportation
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