Location and Population
The Canadian City of Burnaby in the Province of British Columbia adjacent to the City of Vancouver on the Burrard Peninsula is the seat of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Government (Metro Vancouver). Burnaby covers 38 square miles in the central part of the peninsula between Vancouver on the west and New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam on the east. The Burrard Inlet on the north and a channel of the Fraser River on the south complete Burnaby’s borders. The 2011 Census reported a population of 223,218, more than a third of which is ethnically Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.
Local History
At incorporation in 1892, residents named their municipality after explorer Robert Burnaby, who in 1859 had surveyed the freshwater lake near the city’s present geographical centre. At first a rural agricultural area for nearby urban markets, Burnaby became a first-tier bedroom suburb as Vancouver expanded into a metropolis. Over time, Burnaby itself shifted in character from rural to suburban and now to urban, finally reaching city status in 1992, when the Corporation of the District of Burnaby became the City of Burnaby
Industry and Commerce
Burnaby has many industrial and commercial enterprises. Metropolis at Metrotown is British Columbia’s largest commercial mall. Major technology firms Ballard Power Systems, Electronic Arts, and Telus operate in Burnaby. There are Chevron and Petro-Canada petroleum refineries on the shores of the Burrard Inlet. Electronics firms Future Shop and Nokia have significant facilities in Burnaby. The Online Trading Academy has an administrative office center, and film production studios and TV stations add a lively media presence.
Transportation
SkyTrain, the rail rapid transit system of Greater Vancouver operated by Translink, Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation agency, has its headquarters in Burnaby. SkyTrain runs fully automated trains on grade-separated tracks mostly on elevated platforms from which passengers enjoy vistas over the city and which help maintain the system’s highly punctual performance. The Skybridge, the world’s longest cable-supported bridge dedicated to transit, crosses the Fraser River between New Westminster and Surrey. On the streets, the Coast Mountain Bus Company, a division of Translink, operates a busy bus service.
The Trans-Canada Highway skirts Burnaby Lake on its course through the city center from Vancouver to Surrey and onward to the east. On Sea Island 10 miles away accessible by SkyTrain or a 20-minute drive by car, Vancouver International Airport operates daily flights to destinations worldwide.
Proposed Burnaby Mountain Pipeline
At 1,200 feet, Burnaby Mountain in its northeastern corner near the Burrard Inlet reaches the city’s highest elevation, and the encompassing Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area is a scenic home to the Simon Fraser University campus and to resident and transient deer, bears, and coyotes. Kinder Morgan, which calls itself “a different kind of Energy Company,” proposes to reroute a section of its TransMountain Pipeline from a residential area to a more direct route through the mountain. The proposal would triple pipeline capacity, Kinder Morgan claims.
In May 2014, Burnaby filed a request with the Canadian National Energy Board demanding additional information, arguing that the project would force Burnaby citizens to endure significant new risks and costs for many years. The board announced in July 2014 that it would delay action on Kinder Morgan’s permit application to afford more time for study and public comment.
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http://www.burnabycommunityconnections.com
http://www.burnaby.ca/City-Services/Policies–Projects—Initiatives.html
New Burnaby Live MLS Listings
The City of Burnaby
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5599 BUCKINGHAM Avenue in Burnaby: Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2471427
5599 BUCKINGHAM Avenue Burnaby V5E 1Z9 
$3,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2471427
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,078 sq. ft.
Prestigious Deer Lake area. Well maintained luxury mansion, Built with European craftsmanship, this is really your dream home. Corner lot 11420 sq ft. Highest quality 6 bdrms, 6 bthrms 6078 sq ft. Features include Gourmet kitchen with additional spice kitchen, granite counter top, high end appliances, granite and marble stairs, 4 fireplaces in living room, master bedroom, family room and recreation room, hard wood floor, basement with 2 large bedrooms and spacious recreation room. Exterior wall built with stone. Beautiful garden with full fence and secured gates, and in ground sprinkler system. Walking distance to Deer Lake, Buckingham Elementary School, less than 10 mins to either Metrotown or Highgate Shopping Centre, Must see. More detailsListed by Interlink Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5281-83 VICTORY Street in Burnaby: Metrotown House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2268816
5281-83 VICTORY Street Burnaby V5J 1T2
$3,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2268816
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,666 sq. ft.
Wonderful Duplex approx 4,000 sf. of living space plus a workshop and a double det'd garage in the back. City would like to have it rezoned to RM-3 for a condo site. Currently used as a triplex consisting of three 2 bedroom unites. |Need some TLC. Very good chance for Developer, Builder...etc. Must see!! More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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5831 CANADA Way in Burnaby: Buckingham Heights House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2469133
5831 CANADA Way Burnaby V5E 3N7
$3,490,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2469133
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,360 sq. ft.
Elegant two storey custom built property in the reputable Buckingham Heights area featuring 9 spacious bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Grand entrance with 2 staircases and skylights leading upstairs to the expansive living space. Opening up to a garden-facing balcony on the front side perfect for gatherings or a relaxing day at home, the main floor on the upper level hosts four spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, an office space, and naturally illuminated custom-designed common areas. Kitchen backs onto back deck with huge yard. The lower floor features two suites accommodating 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a private sauna, and another patio. The expansive 26,000 sqft lot provides easy access to nearby schools, parks and recreational facilities, and can be subdivided into two single family homes. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5961 LEIBLY Avenue in Burnaby: Upper Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2453512
5961 LEIBLY Avenue Burnaby V5E 3C7
$3,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2453512
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 5,068 sq. ft.
Luxury home in the prestigious Deerlake neighbourhood with an absolutely gorgeous view of the mountains! This is the dream home you've been waiting for! From the moment you walk onto the gleaming marble floors and sparkling chandeliers, you're surrounded by pure magnificence! Enjoy cooking in the wok kitchen which also opens up into both the formal dining room and a large spacious main kitchen and family room area. This unique design will be sure to impress you and all your special guests. Enjoy the entertainment/theatre room with bar area. There is also a 2 bedroom legal for a mortgage help. Close to transit, schools, shopping, and recreation complex. Smart home technology includes the control 4 app to manage the lighting, sound system, theatre room and alarm system. Call now for your private showing. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5010 FRANCES Street in Burnaby: Capitol Hill BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2443729
5010 FRANCES Street Burnaby V5B 1T3
$3,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2443729
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,770 sq. ft.
Welcome to your Palace! Your home! Your Kingdom! Magnificent quality built with elegant exterior and gorgeous interior, sitting in prestigious Capital Hill of North Burnaby with city and mountain views. The home offers over 4700 sf gorgeous living space, 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Functional design, top workmanship and luxury throughout. Featuring crown mouldings, high ceiling, top quality marble flooring, A/C, HRV, top brand appliances, life long metal roof with foam spray insulation and much more. Two rental suits with separate entrance in basement. Close to Brentwood mall and all level schools. Easy access to Downtown and traffic. A home you are looking for ! Call for your private showings. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. and Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7409 MORLEY Drive in Burnaby: Buckingham Heights House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2465318
7409 MORLEY Drive Burnaby V5E 3X8
$3,228,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2465318
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,144 sq. ft.
Offered at $625,000 BELOW assessed value, this stunning brand-new luxurious designer home is located the prestigious Buckingham Heights of Burnaby. This MUST SEE home with 2-bedroom LEGAL SUITE w/separate access is over 6,000 square feet on almost a 12,000 sq foot lot corner with no neighbours to the East & a permanent park green-space to the South. Multiple Bus Routes within walking distance to Skytrain; shopping including highgate and Metrotown; easy bus ride to BCIT, SFU, or Douglas College; Deer Lake, Edmonds Community Center, The area is very quiet and serene, in the catchment of desired schools (high school and elementary), well-maintained houses with lush landscape, secure and vigilant neighbours, many dog-friendly walking trails. This gorgeous 8-bedroom & 8-bathroom mini-mansion has too many features to list, please email for full details. Contact Realtor for details. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7441 19TH Avenue in Burnaby: Edmonds BE House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R2389587
7441 19TH Avenue Burnaby V3N 1E2
$3,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2389587
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,160 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALERT!!!LAND ASSEMBLY POTENTIAL - Edmonds OCP. Land size 35'x113'(3955sqft).Call listing agent for more information. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4468 CARSON Street in Burnaby: South Slope House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2444217
4468 CARSON Street Burnaby V5J 2Y2
$2,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2444217
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,735 sq. ft.
This house is an absolute gem in Burnaby South. Beautifully designed by architect Vikram Tikv and interior designer Samir Bansal, to demonstrate midcentury-modern design, with its clean lines, natural stones and thoughtfully lightings, changed the way how this home looks, it's modern yet homey. Excellent quality workmanship found throughout home, including meticulous millwork. Multiple entertaining areas throughout this open concept home. Equipped with HRV/AC, Hide-A-Vacuum, Control 4 Automation System, which takes care of all your security needs. 8 bath, each with designer fixtures. Open concept media room, which includes a game room, wine-cellar, bubble wall bar, and a shooter bar. minutes away from skytrains, Metropolis, Bonsor Rec Centre, and many restaurants.School catchment: Burnaby South Secondary School & Nelson Elementary. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6479 MALVERN Avenue in Burnaby: Upper Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2419448
6479 MALVERN Avenue Burnaby V5E 3E9
$2,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2419448
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,981 sq. ft.
Prestigious Buckingham Heights home with quality craftsmanship and style. 6 spacious bdrms, 4 baths plus 2 half baths make up this 4000sq ft home on a large 58' x 151' lot. Highlights of this European custom-built home inc b/i alarm system, roughed in speaker system inside & out, roughed in vacuum, radiant hot water heat, wok kitchen, high end S/S appl, marble counters in kitchens & baths & air con w/heat pump, plus 2 bedroom suite with tenants. Also offers fantastic features such as vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, patio w/outdoor gas f/p & immaculately manicured lawn & landscaping.Fully fenced private large backyard! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5737 MONARCH Street in Burnaby: Deer Lake Place House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2403520
5737 MONARCH Street Burnaby V5G 2A2
$2,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2403520
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,701 sq. ft.
View,View,View. Luxurious custom built,3 levels,4701 sqft home located on 9088sqft,71ft wide,south facing lot with fantastic view. Excellent design,quality and materials. The interior and exterior are SPECTACULAR. The main floor features amazing chef's kitchen & wok kitchen with high end appliances,10'ft ceiling,one en-suite bedroom,2 fireplaces and more. Upstairs has 4 en-suite bedrooms. Downstairs features bedroom, a large recreation room for all of your entertainment needs. Extensive use of custom wainscoting and crown molding throughout. Convenient loaction,close to Gilpin Elementary,Deer Lake Christian School,Burnaby Central Secondary,BCIT,Deer Lake Park,Metrotown and Crystal Mall. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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