Living in Burnaby
Burnaby lies between Vancouver and the Tri-Cities and is planned around four town centres: Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds and Lougheed. Each has grown into a high-density hub of towers and shopping around SkyTrain stations.
Beyond the towers, Burnaby has established neighbourhoods of family homes and plenty of green space, including Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake and Burnaby Mountain. It is home to SFU and BCIT, as well as major employers in technology and film.
Neighbourhoods
Metrotown
Dense tower neighbourhood around Metropolis at Metrotown, one of BC's largest malls.
Brentwood
Fast-growing tower district around The Amazing Brentwood.
Edmonds
South-east area with a growing town centre.
Lougheed
Large redevelopment around Lougheed Town Centre.
Capitol Hill & Burnaby Heights
Established north-side homes with views and Hastings Street shops.
Deer Lake
Family area near lakes, parks and the arts centre.
UniverCity
Community next to SFU on Burnaby Mountain.
Homes & housing
Many concrete high-rise condos around the town centres, townhouses, and detached homes in established neighbourhoods. Older homes are increasingly being replaced by multiplex and infill projects.
Lifestyle & amenities
- Metropolis at Metrotown and The Amazing Brentwood
- Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake and Burnaby Mountain trails
- Central Park
- Burnaby Village Museum and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Schools & healthcare
Public schools are run by the Burnaby School District (SD41). SFU and BCIT have their main campuses in Burnaby.
Burnaby Hospital.
Getting around
The Expo and Millennium Lines run through Burnaby, with stations at all four town centres.
What buyers should know
- Compare tower age, rental rules and strata finances closely.
- Watch for new towers planned nearby that could affect views.
- Check the town centre plans for rezoning near older homes.
Best suited to: Commuters, students' families, first-time buyers and investors.
Burnaby questions
What neighbourhoods are in Burnaby?
Burnaby includes Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds, Lougheed, Capitol Hill & Burnaby Heights, Deer Lake, UniverCity.
What types of homes are in Burnaby?
Many concrete high-rise condos around the town centres, townhouses, and detached homes in established neighbourhoods. Older homes are increasingly being replaced by multiplex and infill projects.
Which school district serves Burnaby?
Public schools are run by the Burnaby School District (SD41). SFU and BCIT have their main campuses in Burnaby.
How do you get around Burnaby?
The Expo and Millennium Lines run through Burnaby, with stations at all four town centres.
Who is Burnaby a good fit for?
Commuters, students' families, first-time buyers and investors.
Is there a hospital near Burnaby?
Burnaby Hospital.
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