Shopping
Largest shopping centre in B.C. with over 400 stores. 5 minute drive from my home.
290 locals recommend
Metropolis At Metrotown
4700 KingswayLargest shopping centre in B.C. with over 400 stores. 5 minute drive from my home.
On the waterfront opposite the downtown area. Great restaurants, quick lunch, large area of food market for all things Canadian.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
On the waterfront opposite the downtown area. Great restaurants, quick lunch, large area of food market for all things Canadian.
Local produce and seafood. Casual and formal dining.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StLocal produce and seafood. Casual and formal dining.
Sightseeing
10 minute walk from my home. You can take a leisurely 1-hour walk around the lake. Stop off Burnaby Museum, Parker Carousel, Art Gallery or just wander around the gardens.
130 locals recommend
Deer Lake
10 minute walk from my home. You can take a leisurely 1-hour walk around the lake. Stop off Burnaby Museum, Parker Carousel, Art Gallery or just wander around the gardens.
Great views of Vancouver and Burrard Inlet. Rose Garden and Totem Poles and Horizons Restaurant.
85 locals recommend
Burnaby Mountain Park
100 Centennial WayGreat views of Vancouver and Burrard Inlet. Rose Garden and Totem Poles and Horizons Restaurant.
Free fish hatchery to watch salmon jumping upstream during summer season. Capilano Suspension bridge, and Grouse Mountain chairlift to top of the mountain are all on Capilano Road.
42 locals recommend
Capilano River Hatchery
4500 Capilano Park RdFree fish hatchery to watch salmon jumping upstream during summer season. Capilano Suspension bridge, and Grouse Mountain chairlift to top of the mountain are all on Capilano Road.
Everything Else
If you want to jog, there is a running track one street away from my home at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)
13 locals recommend
British Columbia Institute of Technology
3700 Willingdon AveIf you want to jog, there is a running track one street away from my home at BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)
Food Scene
Lovely restaurant for dinner or brunch on weekend. Heritage house overlooking Deer Lake.
13 locals recommend
Hart House Restaurant
6664 Deer Lake AveLovely restaurant for dinner or brunch on weekend. Heritage house overlooking Deer Lake.
Lovely location on top of Burnaby Mountain with stunning views of Vancouver city and the inlet. Open for lunch and dinner. Nice location to take a stroll in the park after dinner.
23 locals recommend
Horizons Restaurant
100 Centennial WayLovely location on top of Burnaby Mountain with stunning views of Vancouver city and the inlet. Open for lunch and dinner. Nice location to take a stroll in the park after dinner.
Browns Socialhouse Brentwood
1908 Rosser AveGreat hamburgers
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StGood food, good selection
Pasta Amore Pizzeria Ristorante
4502 Dawson StGood reviews. Close to home.
Varied menu, specializing in steak and seafood.
36 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby
4510 Still Creek AveVaried menu, specializing in steak and seafood.
Stan's Pizza Joint
4527 Hastings StGood pizza - guest feedback
Culinary school for chefs. Three course lunch or dinner is very reasonable but exquisitely presented. At entrance to Granville Island.
Blue Hat Bistro
1505 W 2nd AveCulinary school for chefs. Three course lunch or dinner is very reasonable but exquisitely presented. At entrance to Granville Island.
Drinks & Nightlife
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrGood selection
Parks & Nature
10 minute walk from house. Natural lake with walking trails around the lake.
130 locals recommend
Deer Lake
10 minute walk from house. Natural lake with walking trails around the lake.
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd8km seawall for walking or biking.
Free suspension bridge. Great for short or long hikes through forest and along mountain stream.
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdFree suspension bridge. Great for short or long hikes through forest and along mountain stream.
Natural parkland and lake 10 minutes walk from house. Also has Burnaby Museum and Hart House restaurant, art gallery.
130 locals recommend
Deer Lake
Natural parkland and lake 10 minutes walk from house. Also has Burnaby Museum and Hart House restaurant, art gallery.
Arts & Culture
Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake AveHistorical village set in Deer Lake Park.