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.
Information Links:
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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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7235 BAYVIEW Drive in Burnaby: Westridge BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2755831
7235 BAYVIEW Drive Burnaby V5A 4T3 
$6,940,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2755831
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 6,048 sq. ft.
Attention!!! Potential for future land assembly and development with panoramic views of North Shore mountain & Burrard Inlet Ocean! Located in desirable area Westridge, with few minutes drive to Kensington shopping centre, SFU, Burnaby North Secondary, Hastings corridor with services & restaurants, Coquitlam etc. 2 lots (7235 Bayview and 7356 Braeside) can be combined together with total 157,457 sq ft. It is your opportunity to build exclusive estate with VIEWS! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
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7160 17 Avenue in Burnaby: Edmonds BE House for sale in "Highgate Edmonds Skytrain Station" (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R2786862
7160 17 Avenue Burnaby V3N 1K7
$6,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2786862
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,460 sq. ft.
Unique Opportunity to acquire potential High Density Lands. Full Income Producing Duplex, part of block of homes along 16 and 17th Ave only 400M walk to Edmonds Skytrain Station. City of Burnaby owns lands next property over. NHL size professional hockey rinks, Parks, Highgate Shopping Centre, Highway Access, Patullo bridge and Queensborough bridge in close proximity. Ready for your design and masterplan. Property Owners will support High Density Development on the lands. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Universe Realty and RE/MAX 2000 Realty - Aedis Realty
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7518 NORTH FRASER Way in Burnaby: Big Bend House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2782671
7518 NORTH FRASER Way Burnaby V5J 4Z5
$5,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2782671
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,028 sq. ft.
This is your opportunity to own a large parcel of land in South Burnaby. The property is 8.8 acres of A1 zoned agricultural land in the Agricultural Land Reserve. There is potential to replace the existing building with a new 5,382 sq ft house and separate 452 sq ft garage. Please verify regulations with the City of Burnaby and Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. Located close to Riverway Golf Course, restaurants and shops at Market Crossing near Marine Way and Byrne Road. The area is surrounded by rapidly growing industrial parks. A property this size, in such a central location, is definitely rare! Property is sold "AS IS". More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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8260 MANSON Drive in Burnaby: Government Road House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2789966
8260 MANSON Drive Burnaby V5A 2C2
$4,998,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2789966
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,088 sq. ft.
Opulent Family Home in the Prestigious Government Road Neighbourhood! 10,000+ Southern Private Lot! Combined w/elegance & warmth this custom built 6000+ sqft of quality living features, hardwood floors, designer lighting, a functional layout for both living & entertaining. Enter on Main into a formal living w/double faced gas fp shared w/the office, adjacent formal dining & Jr. Master. Family Rm w/gas fp & custom built-ins, open to the Chef's Kitchen w/Thermador appliances, large island w/quartz counters + wok kitchen & pantry, bonus wet bar. Master Bedroom w/Spa En-Suite w/double sinks & large walk- in + three spacious beds w/baths & walk-in closets. Legal 2 bed, rec rm, 3 car, gated residence, radiant heat, AC, Vac, garden bed, outdoor pizza oven/fireplace, walk to skytrain & Schools. More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. (White Rock) - Aedis Realty
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7549 WILLARD Street in Burnaby: Big Bend Land for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2754726
7549 WILLARD Street Burnaby V3N 2W2
$4,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2754726
This centrally-located, large parcel of agricultural land is in the Big Bend area of South Burnaby. 6 acres of A1 zoned land in the Agricultural Land Reserve. There is potential to build a new 5,300 sq ft house with a separate 400 sq ft garage or carport. Please verify regulations with the city and Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. Located close to restaurants and shops at Market Crossing near Marine Way and Byrne Road. Adjacent to Riverfront and Burnaby Business Parks. The area is surrounded by rapidly growing industrial parks. Property is sold "AS IS". More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. (White Rock) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7457 WILLARD Street in Burnaby: Big Bend Land for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2754732
7457 WILLARD Street Burnaby V3N 2W2
$4,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2754732
This centrally-located, large parcel of agricultural land is in the Big Bend area of South Burnaby. 6 acres of A1 zoned land in the Agricultural Land Reserve. There is potential to build a new 5,300 sq ft house with a separate 400 sq ft garage or carport. Please verify regulations with the city and Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. Located close to restaurants and shops at Market Crossing near Marine Way and Byrne Road. Adjacent to Riverfront and Burnaby Business Parks. Property is sold "AS IS". More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. (White Rock) - Aedis Realty
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2050 CLIFF Avenue in Burnaby: Montecito House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2782279
2050 CLIFF Avenue Burnaby V5A 2K8
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2782279
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,746 sq. ft.
Welcome to this exceptional residence sitting on at 14,140 Sq Ft lot, located in the prestigious Montecito area of Burnaby North. Boasting a prime location, four bedrooms upstairs with 3 bathrooms , two suites (1+Bachelor) in the basement, a spacious main floor with a library, and an expansive living and dining area, this home offers luxurious and comfortable living spaces for the whole family. With its spacious interior, abundant bedrooms, and additional suites in the basement, this property provides endless possibilities for multigenerational families or those seeking potential rental income. Don't miss the opportunity to make this house your dream home. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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7628 BURRIS Street in Burnaby: Buckingham Heights House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2800584
7628 BURRIS Street Burnaby V5E 1Z3
$4,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2800584
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,522 sq. ft.
Big, Stylish Family Home on Huge 31,124 SF “Estate” lot w future development pot in Buckingham Heights. The 4519 SF, 5 Bdrm, 3.5 bath Home is updated & renovated, elegantly finished, w large rooms & great floor plan to entertain & enjoy w Family. House is well back from street & the 124’ frontage allows a large circular driveway - a side lane could permit 2nd access. Main flr solarium opens to Huge, Private Park-Like rear yard (251’ depth) backing onto open fields. Sep Garden shed has power/gas. Zoning allows a New home of 20,000+ SF on the site! Lot size/location gives potential for future subdivision/multifam development from Burnaby's OCP review. A rare & amazing property! Contact LS info pkg, floor plan, viewing by Appt Only. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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2901 2378 ALPHA Avenue in Burnaby: Brentwood Park Condo for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2740359
2901 2378 ALPHA Avenue Burnaby V5C 0K2
$4,388,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2740359
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,929 sq. ft.
Divine luxury in every detail. Enjoy indulgent, two-storey penthouse living unlike any other in Brentwood at Milano, developed with signature decadence by Solterra. Every inch of this 1,924 sq. ft home was meticulously designed — with finishes hand-picked for their contemporary yet timeless and functional appeal. Everyday living is elevated with a chef’s grade premium kitchen which features a 48” 6 burner cooktop and BBQ grill by Caliber, spa-like ensuites with rain shower, water jet and steam shower, and sparkling rose gold and marble CRISTINA Rubinetterie fixtures. Intricate herringbone walnut engineered flooring runs throughout, while convenient motorized blinds are just one of many smart features. Extend your living space with 1,340 sq. ft. of wraparound terrace over two floors, complete with multiple seating areas and a rooftop personal hot tub. This home also comes with 4 parking stalls behind a private garage gate. This one-of-a-kind penthouse is conveniently situated, providing quick access to Br More detailsListed by FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate - Aedis Realty
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5244 MARINE Drive in Burnaby: Big Bend Land for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2726023
5244 MARINE Drive Burnaby V5J 3G8
$4,300,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2726023
Excellent 3 lot subdivision building opportunity with laneway home potential! Build 3 houses at 3300 SF each plus 3 big laneway homes. Big beautiful and sunny lot in Big Bend with 125 feet of frontage on Marine Drive X 286 feet of frontage on Royal Oak. An excellent SE corner location. You may also build a large 10,000 sq ft dream home and laneway house. This is a split zoned lot, very common in Big Bend. Grow all your own fruits and vegetables in your own private garden. NOT in ALR. Please do not disturb tenant. Tax assessed value is $3.7m. Long close possible!!! More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
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