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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4407 PARKER STREET in Burnaby: Willingdon Heights House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2834301
4407 PARKER STREET Burnaby V5C 3C7 
$3,625,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834301
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,129 sq. ft.
Land assembly w/ 4421 Parker (Next door). Huge 3,100+ sf house centrally situated on a 50x22 lot in the heart of Willingdon Heights. This well-maintained & inviting residence presents a potentially exceptional opportunity for land assembly. Nestled on a standard N/S Square lot, within minutes of Brentwood Town Center, Brentwood Skytrain, and Bus Stops. Convenient access to SFU, BCIT, Metrotown, and Downtown further highlights its prime location. School catchment include: Kitchener Elementary & Alpha Secondary, offering Early/Late French Immersion. Whether seeking a comfortable residence or exploring investment opportunities, this home also comes w/ mortgage helpers (legal 2 bed rental w/ separate entrance, & a 1 bed suite). More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6832 SALISBURY Avenue in Burnaby: Highgate Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2830168
6832 SALISBURY Avenue Burnaby V5E 2Z5
$3,599,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830168
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,437 sq. ft.
Lot is 11,520 sqft. Subdivide into 3 seperate lots. Great location with shopping and all amenities close by. Good access to Hwy #1 More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6593 DUFFERIN Avenue in Burnaby: Forest Glen BS Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2814972
6593 DUFFERIN Avenue Burnaby V5H 3T2
$3,500,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814972
- Bedrooms:
- 12
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,286 sq. ft.
Don’t miss this great opportunity! This Rarely available meticulously maintained Side by Side Duplex offers a perfect home w/ 4 suites for multiple families to live together or a used as an income generating machine! Each suite offers 3 large bedrooms, spacious kitchen & ample storage. Updates in upper suites include newer kitchen & bathrooms, Laminate flooring throughout & updated windows. Extra large front sundeck updated w/metal railing & vinyl flooring w/North Shore Mountain view. Covered balcony overlooking a huge private backyard. This turnkey home is centrally located close to Metrotown & is currently proposed for inclusion in the amendment of the Royal Oak OCP which will alter the allowable density for this rare large R5 lot (66x162). Call for your appointment today! More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6589 KITCHENER Street in Burnaby: Sperling-Duthie House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2819008
6589 KITCHENER Street Burnaby V5B 2J7
$3,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819008
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,842 sq. ft.
Fantastic European design rarely found in the Sperling-Duthie! 17' high foyer, finest solid wood curved stairway leads you to upstairs 4 spacious bedrooms, each one with magnificent South city/North Mountain view. 12' high living room to impress your honor guests. Family gathering in the 9' high family room equipped with a great size open kitchen and handy enclosed wok kitchen, huge bay windows, entertain downstairs in a TV Games, Home Theatre... Radiant heat and A/C air exchange sys throughout. Fantastic landscape design and fruit tree, double garage, automatic backyard gate... Walking distance to Burnaby North Secondary, close to SFU, shopping and golf course. Since zoning is R4 and land 8K sqft, there is a good chance to build a laneway home at North West corner with city's permission. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5890 BRAEMAR Avenue in Burnaby: Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2816918
5890 BRAEMAR Avenue Burnaby V5E 3L5
$3,490,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2816918
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,721 sq. ft.
Location, Location, Location. Located at the street of Multimillion Dollar Homes. Central city location with amazing nature view! Prestigious Deer Lake area! Just few steps to Deer Lake, Buckingham Elem. school catchment. 3,721 sq.ft. luxury home with unique & exclusive park in 25,000 sq.ft. Lot. Ideal design for day to day family living, & entertaining. 5 bedrooms & 5 Bathrooms features air conditioning, Gourmet Chef's kitchen, stainless steel appliances, large granite counters, generous storage & custom built ins, & finishing. Upgrades and renovations cost over $50,000. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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