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OUR CITY TOURISM INFORMATION
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WHAT TO DO
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OUTDOOR LIFE
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PUBLISHER LARA GRAHAM EDITOR MARK FALKENBERG ASSISTANT EDITOR JULIE MACLELLAN GRAPHIC DESIGN BIRGIT BRUNNER
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Discover Burnaby
Burnaby is a vibrant city city, with abundant green space and four lively town centres, providing a huge variety of things to see and do. Whether you head out on a self-guided culinary tour of the world in Burnaby Heights, or explore the wilderness on the trails at Burnaby Mountain, there is something for everyone in this community. Our city is a place of rich cultural diversity, with countless festivals, events and concerts taking place every year. There has never been a better time to get out there and explore everything our community has to offer. It’s always a great time to get out and Discover Burnaby.
YOUR MAYOR & COUNCILLORS
From left to right: Mayor Mike Hurley, Councillor Pietro Calendino, Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, Councillor Alison Gu, Councillor Mike Hillman, Councillor Dan Johnston, Councillor Colleen Jordan, Councillor Joe Keithley and Councillor James Wang DISCOVER BURNABY 3
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t’s a sprawling, bustling city of 250,000 people – but it’s often overlooked in favour of its better-known neighbour to the west.
Though it may lack Vancouver’s cachet, Burnaby has its own brand of British Columbian charm – and we’re here to help you discover it. From the mighty Fraser River in the south to the ocean waters of Burrard Inlet to the north, with a whole lot of city in between, Burnaby is a study in contrasts. There are four bustling city centres: Edmonds, Metrotown, Brentwood and Lougheed. Each has its own unique mix of shopping and dining that reflects the global makeup of the city’s
TOURISM INFORMATION population, plus arts and cultural offerings to appeal to people of all ages and walks of life. But there’s a green side to the city, too. Keeping watch over it all is Burnaby Mountain, with its expansive network of trails. Within the city you can find two large lakes, and dozens upon dozens of parks from the small to the expansive. And there are a number of only-in-Burnaby attractions that are well worth your time, not the least of which are the family favourite Burnaby Central Railway and Burnaby Village Museum. So what are you waiting for? Get out and discover everything Burnaby has to offer.
what to do
THE CITY OF BURNABY: The city’s
website can keep you apprised of events, activities, parks, trails and recreation opportunities. Find it at www.burnaby.ca.
TOURISM BURNABY:
The tourism bureau, at www.tourismburnaby.com, offers suggestions of where to shop, dine and stay and also serves up suggested itineraries for your time in the city.
LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS:
Burnaby is served by two local news outlets: the Burnaby NOW, in print weekly on Thursdays and online at www.burnabynow.com; and the Burnaby Beacon newsletter – you can subscribe and find more at www.burnabybeacon.com.
DEER LAKE CULTURAL PRECINCT Art and nature combine in the Deer Lake area, where you can find two galleries offering a varied series of exhibitions. There’s the city-run Burnaby Art Gallery, housed in the historic (and, legend has it, haunted) Ceperley mansion at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. It’s the only publicly run art museum in Canada devoted to works of art on paper. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca for all the latest information.
Check out these Burnaby attractions:
BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM Don’t miss your chance to walk through the streets of the city’s past by taking in this 1920s village, complete with heritage and recreated buildings. You can take a ride on the historic C.W. Parker Carousel, grab an ice cream or some lunch at the Ice Cream Parlour, have a seat in the old Interurban tram, explore the Indigenous history of the area and much more. You can also take in special programs and events throughout the season (which runs from May to September). Best of all?
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Admission is free, with a charge for carousel rides ($2.65 per ride). It’s all at 6501 Deer Lake Ave. See www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.
Not far away, at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., you can find the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, where you’ll find work by an array of local artists, as well as special events like sketch parties, paint nights and Live at the Gallery music evenings. For all the current details, check out www.burnabyartscouncil.org. ➡ DISCOVER BURNABY 5
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➡ You’ll also find Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, at 6450 Deer Lake Ave., where you can take in a variety of performances in the James Cowan Theatre and Studio Theatre, plus art exhibitions and special events. For all the latest news, see www.shadboltcentre.com. For performance ticket sales, see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
This is also where you’ll find the Deer Lake festival lawn, which hosts an array of high-profile concerts in its natural lakeside amphitheatre. Don’t miss the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, returning Aug. 6, 2022, and watch for the season’s concert lineup at www.deerlakepark.org.
BURNABY CENTRAL RAILWAY
NIKKEI NATIONAL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTRE You can explore the area’s rich Japanese culture and history with a visit to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. Exhibits, programs and a host of special events – including festivals, sales and markets – will appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds. Keep an eye on the website at
centre.nikkeiplace.org for the latest events listings. The Nikkei Centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.
All aboard! The Burnaby Central Railway is a unique, one-eighth scale ride-on miniature railway built and operated by volunteers of the B.C. Society of Model Engineers. The track through the trees is a hit with folks of all ages. It’s open between Easter and Thanksgiving on weekends and statutory holidays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 per ride, or $40 for a 10-ride pass. You can find the trains in Confederation Park, 120 Willingdon Ave. N. See www.burnabyrailway.org.
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A Dip in spices, ethnicity, culture and community all. The long term customer Jonathan loves Desi Turka because there is something for everyone – A little Ghee (Clarified Butter) for Keto People, a little pistachio for the Italians while veggies for fiber amazing food or contributing lovers, meat and milk solids for social causes in all possible for the muscle growing folks. ways. Burnaby Board of Trade recognized their efforts by awarding “Best Business Community Spirit” in 2021 for their relentless service during pandemic.
The boutique casual Indian ethnic restaurant attracting customers from entire lower mainland located at the border of Burnaby and New Westminster on historical 6th street. Amazingly surprising the community with their exotic art of creating sumptuous food specially north Indian. The very core is hand ground spices that brings the Wow!!! in every bite. Variety of delicacies are innovative inclusive from for all taste buds ranging from vegan The central philosophy here to carnivorous… Respect it is ‘Nar Seva – Narayan Seva” i.e. serving to humans is as great as serving the mighty GOD himself. Desi Turka has stood tall and strong for community initiatives whether it is to delight seniors with
Next time when you stop by you will be delighted to see a brand new menu for In-house crafted Cocktails. The menu stars Soya Chaap Tandoori(Vegan), Tandoori Momos and Bhatti ka Murgh (Chicken)… this may be coupled with Oreo Mud Shake.
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shopping
METROPOLIS AT METROTOWN You can’t come to the city housing B.C.’s largest shopping centre without venturing out to browse or buy, can you? Burnaby, of course, is home to Metropolis at Metrotown (4700 Kingsway), with its whopping 330 stores and services catering to every need and whim. There’s plenty of good eats to be found in the huge food court, and you can stop in to Cineplex SilverCity for all manner of movies. See www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.
THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD THE CITY OF LOUGHEED In the northeast part of the city, you can find The City of Lougheed (9850 Austin Rd.), the redeveloped (and developing) shopping centre that’s at the core of an up-andcoming residential district. Here, too, a renovated and expanded food court caters to just about every culinary taste, and there’s an indoor playground to keep the kids entertained. See www.thecityoflougheed.com.
Shopping centre aficionados won’t want to miss out on The Amazing Brentwood in the northeast part of the city. Here you’ll find an array of shops and services, plus the Rec Room for grown-up eats, games and entertainment, and the Cineplex VIP Cinemas. You won’t want to miss culinary offerings like White Spot’s new R+D Kitchen, Japadog and the new OEB Breakfast Co. – among many, many others. See www.theamazingbrentwood.com.
CRYSTAL MALL
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Don’t miss out on the nearby Crystal Mall (4500 Kingsway), with an array of Asian offerings – including some of the best mall eats in the city. See www.thecrystalmall.ca.
NORTH ROAD Nearby you’ll find Burnaby’s Korean district, along North Road, a lively and vibrant centre for shopping, professional services and a whole lot of delicious food. See www.northroadbia.ca.
For those who prefer Main-Streetstyle shopping, the Heights neighbourhood is home to a diverse range of independent businesses. Whether you’re shopping for fashion, pet supplies, books or gifts, this wonderful stretch of Hastings Street will be able to fill your needs. And, of course, you can stop for delightful treats, premium coffees and global culinary choices along the way. See www.burnabyheights.com.
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n the north of Burnaby, there’s a unique urban village that stretches along one of the city’s most famous streets. The street, of course, is Hastings. And the neighbourhood is Burnaby Heights.
The area is part of the traditional territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. The Indigenous peoples shared the hill for millennia while foraging, hunting, fishing, clam gathering and more, back when wildlife such as deer and black bears were abundant. In 1906, the district then known as Vancouver Heights was developed from a blueprint as part of the expansion of the City of Burnaby. In 1908, a streetcar line was set down in North Burnaby, paving the way for the beginnings of a flourishing merchant district. Thousands of newly arrived immigrants, many of them from Italy, England and Ireland, made their way to the area – and many of today’s businesses are
still owned by secondand thirdgeneration members of those families. In the decades since, newcomers from all parts of the globe have arrived, and with them a new array of businesses. Today’s Heights district is a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood that features culinary adventures to tempt all taste buds. Italian offerings still abound, but these days you can also find food from just about everywhere else – with Turkish, Japanese, Greek, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisine nestled alongside French pastries and delectable ice cream treats. Want to find a great meal? You can just walk along Hastings Street – or, if you want to plan ahead, check out www. burnabyheights.com for a full listing of food and drink options.
You can also find an array of shopping opportunities, so if you’re looking for somewhere to support a unique local business – for art, fashion, pet supplies, jewelry, books or more – then make the Heights one of your must-see stops.
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sports Burnaby has a host of options for the sports fan – whether you want to watch or take part
Check out some of the city’s highlights.
SWANGARD STADIUM Head to Swangard Stadium to see national, provincial and regional sporting events including soccer, rugby, football and track and field (including the Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic) . This year, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 made Swangard its home pitch, playing in the MLS NEXT Pro division.
Burnaby Mountain, rated by Golf Digest as “one of the best places to play” in North America, boasts 5,800 to 6,400 yards, beautiful tree lines and a gentle rolling terrain.
Riverway is known as one of the premier 18-hole championship golf courses in the Greater Vancouver area, boasting challenging and diverse yardage of 5,400 to 7,000.
Maybe golf is your forte?
The facility also has a driving range consisting of 60 stalls.
Burnaby has two spectacular golf courses to hit up: Burnaby Mountain and Riverway.
The course is located at 7600 Halifax St. For more information call 604-280-7355.
Its driving range features 54 covered, climate-controlled stalls, and it’s also night-lit.
GOLF COURSES
Riverway is located at 9001 Bill Fox Way in South Burnaby. Call 604-280-4653 for more information.
ON THE ICE Burnaby is also home to Burnaby 8 Rinks, where recreational hockey players have numerous ice options. The 250,000-square-foot facility has six NHL regulation rinks, an indoor soccer field, and a figure skating rink as well as the Scotia Barn. The 2,000 seat-capacity Bill Copeland Arena is home to the Burnaby Lakers lacrosse club, who play on a 1,579-square-metre (17,000 square feet) maple wood sports floor. The arena also includes twin ice arenas (Bill Copeland and Burnaby Lake).
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With the Fraser River to the south and Burrard Inlet to the north, Burnaby is bounded by water and covered in trees and natural greenways. Opportunity is abundant for those who are keen to explore the city’s great outdoors. With no less than 150 city parks, Burnaby has something on offer for everyone. At the top of it all – literally – is Burnaby Mountain, where a 1,400acre conservation area co-exists with a thriving university and the UniverCity residential development.
Here, visitors will find breathtaking views over Burrard Inlet and the North Shore, and over downtown Vancouver and points beyond. You’ll find the Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) totems at the top of the hill – they were created by Japanese Ainu sculptors Nuburi Toko and his son Shusei, gifted as a gesture of goodwill between Burnaby and its sister city of Kushiro, Japan. The Centennial Rose Garden, a playground and ample greenspace for picnicking live alongside the treed trails that offer abundant hiking and mountain biking opportunities. For those on a mission, try out the “Burnaby Grind,” the 1,400-metre-long velodrome trail that climbs from the velodrome on the north side of the mountain all the way to the top. ➡
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➡ If you’re hankering to get close to the water, don’t miss a visit to the nearby Barnet Marine Park, a popular destination for picnics and days at the beach. Kids will love exploring the tide pools, and grownups can appreciate the serenity of Burrard Inlet.
At the opposite end of the city, check out the beauty of the Fraser at Fraser Foreshore Park, with a shoreline trail that’s popular with runners and walkers alike. The city’s core is home to not one but two major lakes. Burnaby Lake offers an 11-kilometre loop walking trail, with an abundance of shorter options for walkers of all ages and abilities. You can also check out the bird life at Piper Spit, where a viewing tour is popular with birdwatchers. Deer Lake, meanwhile, is at the
heart of the city’s cultural precinct. You can follow trails around the lake or stop to take in the happenings at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Deer Lake Gallery or the Burnaby Art Gallery, or have lunch at the historic Hart House Restaurant on the lake. And, of course, don’t forget the urban gem that is Central Park – an 86-hectare park in the heart of it all, easily accessible by car and SkyTrain (Patterson station). Enjoy the walking tails and natural ponds, the tennis court, pitch-and-putt golf course, lawn bowling and horseshoe pitches. There are playgrounds for the kids, a fitness circuit for the adults and an outdoor pool – and, of course, Swangard Stadium, where you can catch a variety of sporting and cultural events throughout the year.
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BIERCRAFT This pub at the UniverCity development has a cool patio with its own waterfall. It’s like a zen garden, with a tree canopy and the sounds of rushing water. courtneyk/E+/Getty Images
HART HOUSE
HOP AND VINE This pub in Greystone Village near the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course has a sneaky-good patio that offers welcome shade during hot summer days.
RED ROBIN
Rated among Canada’s top restaurants for outdoor dining by OpenTable, its patio offers terrific views of Deer Lake.
They have a patio and drive-in service so you can eat in your vehicle.
CACTUS CLUB, JOEY, EARLS These three big-chain restaurants have multiple locations in Burnaby (near Brentwood and at Station Square) that include patios.
KEG BURNABY In the Still Creek area; has a nice covered patio.
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Charmingly designed, unpretentious spot with decent patio and great burgers and milkshakes.
On Lougheed, with a popular outdoor patio and offering a good location for business lunches and late get-togethers.
This popular burger joint next to Lougheed Shopping Centre has a large patio.
CORA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH In South Burnaby’s Highgate area.
COTTO This is an excellent Italian restaurant on Hastings in the Capitol Hill area. Try the meatballs.
PHO 99 This Vietnamese restaurant is located at Cornerstone Mews on the Burnaby campus of Simon Fraser University. Its patio is big, shaded and offers views of tranquil fountains.
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