Livability


As British Columbia’s 3rd largest city, strategically situated just 25 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Burnaby offers an outstanding quality of life, with a strong economy, excellent schools and post-secondary institutions, rapid transit, easy access to all amenities, numerous parks and green spaces, and a beautiful natural setting. Visitors can play a round of golf, watch live theatre and sports events, and explore diverse artistic, cultural, and heritage sites. Shoppers head for Metropolis at Metrotown, BC’s largest shopping mall with more than 450 shops, in additon to dining and entertainment options. Burnaby, divided into four town centres, also has major shopping malls at Brentwood Town Centre and Lougheed Town Centre.

Useful Links

Getting Around Golf Courses
Community Links Explore Outdoors
Education Festivals and Events
Calendar of Events Library
Be Active Visitor Resources
Community Centres Be Involved
Arts and Heritage Volunteering
Outdoor Facilities City Services

Additional Resources

Tourism Burnaby
HelloBC.com/burnaby

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