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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New Burnaby Live MLS Listings
The City of Burnaby
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7629 BURRIS Street in Burnaby: Deer Lake House for sale in "Twin Cedar" (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2574526
7629 BURRIS Street Burnaby V5E 1Z2 
$13,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2574526
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 14,605 sq. ft.
Situated near Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, the "Twin Cedars" mansion was the most expensive home listed in Metro Vancouver and the 2nd most expensive in all BC when it hit the market in 2008. This renowned home, designed by Ernest Collins, is simply a masterpiece brought to life as it is built to the highest standards; with handcrafted hardwood, silk wall coverings and natural-material flooring, and the finest quality materials from around the world! Indulge at this 14,600 sqft residence with 5 beds & 7 baths that features impressive cherry-wood ceilings, mahogany bookcases, paneling, oak mouldings & trim, & a gourmet kitchen with unique circular portion. Set on a dramatic 1.36 acre lot, the estate boasts with exhilarating views of mountains & manicured gardens, indoor racquetball court with viewing lounge, an outdoor swimming pool with hot tub, a pristine private tennis court, a luxurious viewing gallery, & games room. This home is ready to offer the ideal lifestyle for the most distinguished buyer. More detailsListed by eXp Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3219 NORTH Road in Burnaby: Sullivan Heights Land for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2560160
3219 NORTH Road Burnaby V3J 1R9
$11,200,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2560160
3219 North Road is 13,570sqft and 9952 Sullivan is 8,190sqft, both located at the corner of North Road and Sullivan and have the same owner; if you combine both lots, total sqft is 21,760sqf - almost 1/2 acre! Can be an excellent commercial development for an office building or mix commercial and residential building, as you will notice it is just next to skytrain in desirable North Burnaby location. Walk to Lougheed Mall, vibrating Cameron Community, Burnaby Mountain Secondary, SFU, 15 minutes to Metrotown and Downtown Vancouver via skytrain. Close to other all amenities that City of Burnaby has to offer! 3219 North Road is for sale for the amount of $11,200,000.00 and 9952 Sullivan for the amount of $1,499,000, please drive by and see! More detailsListed by Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6690 DEER LAKE Drive in Burnaby: Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2527335
6690 DEER LAKE Drive Burnaby V5E 2L8
$5,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2527335
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 7,028 sq. ft.
Rarely available! Highly sought after Deer Lake Drive address! This street ends at the parklands so no car traffic past this property other than your neighborhoods. Less than 1 minute walk to Deer Lake Parklands & all its trails. Super top quality custom-built home in prime Deer Lake area. West Coast contemporary style, Top appliances, open concept layout granite counters, wok-kitchen, top bathroom fixtures, air-con, HRV, Elevator, walnut hardwood floors on the second floors, nice marble floor on the low and main floor. High Ceilings on 3 levels. Nice lake and mountain view. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5226 PANDORA Street in Burnaby: Capitol Hill BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2574395
5226 PANDORA Street Burnaby V5B 1L6
$4,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2574395
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,309 sq. ft.
Iconic panoramic views from Metrotown to downtown paint the background for this stunning modern residence nestled away in Capitol Hill. A well configured layout that includes a seamless indoor-outdoor flow and open floor plan. Very light, bright and airy 3-story home with high ceilings and stylish, high-end finishes. On the main floor you will find not one, but two true Chef style kitchens that are complete with lux KitchenAid appliances and granite. The main kitchen features a stunning Agata granite island, loads of counter space and a Commercial-Style Gas Range and Griddle. Adjacent to the main kitchen sits the luxuriously equipped and spacious spice kitchen, featuring loads of storage and pantry space and another Commercial-Style Gas Range and Griddle. More detailsListed by Oneflatfee.ca - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4235 SARDIS Street in Burnaby: Central Park BS Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2573988
4235 SARDIS Street Burnaby V5H 1K6
$3,900,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2573988
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,364 sq. ft.
Investment Buyers Delight! Full Duplex on double sized lot. never worry about pet or rental restrictions again, ever! Bright south facing features 4 fireplaces, two balcony's on front and two oversized decks at the rear. Parking for at least 8 cars. SIDE A has 3 beds, 2 baths on main & 2 beds plus den and 1 bath below. SIDE B has 3 beds, 2 baths on main & 2 beds, 1 bath below. Both share a large laundry room. Monthly revenue $6000+ More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4951 CLAUDE Avenue in Burnaby: Burnaby Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2543472
4951 CLAUDE Avenue Burnaby V5E 2M3
$3,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2543472
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,269 sq. ft.
BUILDER/INVESTOR ALERT! Highly desirable 120 x 182 square foot lot. Current zoning is R4 but intended for RM2 as part of the Rayside Community Plan. New townhouse development next door. Property sold 'AS IS WHERE IS'. Visit Burnaby City Hall for details and building guidelines. EXCELLENT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITE. DO NOT WALK ON PROPERTY. No sign per sellers request. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town Realty - Aedis Realty
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7356 BRAESIDE Drive in Burnaby: Westridge BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2547804
7356 BRAESIDE Drive Burnaby V5A 1G1
$3,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2547804
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,396 sq. ft.
DEVELOPER AND INVESTOR ALERT!!! Excellent Potential Development and Investment Properties with Panoramic Burrard Inlet Ocean View and North Shore Mountain View!!! Two huge properties at 7356 Braeside Drive (MLS#R2547804) and 7235 Bayview Drive (MLS#R2547781), Burnaby are for sale together! Combined together with total 157,421 sqft.(3.612 acres) of development land, Potential to Subdivide into 12 single family dwelling lots with Water and Mountain View!!! Westridge is one of the most desirable area in Burnaby with gorgeous view!! Only few minutes driving to SFU, Burnaby North secondary school, Kensington shopping centre, golf course and much more......!!! More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7749 KAYMAR Drive in Burnaby: Suncrest House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2570234
7749 KAYMAR Drive Burnaby V5J 3N2
$3,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2570234
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,848 sq. ft.
Architect designed & custom built craftsman style 6 bed, 7 bath home with more than 13,000sf Lot. Elegant modern floor plan w/high, 9’-10’ ceilings, European oak hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen w/spacious island, BBQ deck. Two full finished rental units in basement with own entrance, full kitchen and laundry. Central safe Greenbuilt quite area with friendly neighborhood, No traffic and only 5 min. driver to Metrotown. More detailsListed by Interlink Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8350 GOVERNMENT Road in Burnaby: Government Road House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2546700
8350 GOVERNMENT Road Burnaby V5A 2E3
$3,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2546700
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,534 sq. ft.
Custom built French Country style exterior, a good mix of classic and contemporary. The beautiful home offers functional floor plan with luxurious living on its own plus a 2- bedroom suites in the bsmt and an additional flex space that can be used as theatre room with bars plus 2 more bedrm/bath can be tenanted as a second bedroom suite. Be amazed by the 22 ft ceiling heights, interior decors, ceiling design, a gorgeous dream kitchen with Thermador appliances. Kitchen is connected to a formal dining room, a walk out deck off the living room and nice treed yard. Property has 2 master bedrooms, one on each floor with extra en-suite laundry facilities & WIC. Exceptional basement has 12 feet ceiling height. With Burnaby Lake in the backyard, prestigious Government Road area has it all. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast 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®# R2550319
5961 LEIBLY Avenue Burnaby V5E 3C7
$3,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2550319
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- 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. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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