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:
http://www.burnaby.ca/Doing-Business.html
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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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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5226 PANDORA Street in Burnaby: Capitol Hill BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2821740
5226 PANDORA Street Burnaby V5B 1L6
$4,599,998Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821740
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 4,309 sq. ft.
Stunning panoramic views from Metrotown to downtown. A functional and modern 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. A true Chef style kitchens and wok kitchen make this home ideal for entertaining. Massive solarium with stacking glass doors on the patio. Approx. $200k reno was just completed. A must see! More detailsListed by The Agency Vancouver - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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 development opportunity and with laneway home potential. The governments new BC wide RS rezoning intrusion into municpal planning is poised to allow up to 6 homes on this big beautiful sunny lot. A great location in Big Bend. Close to a bus stop which now matters! This 35,600 sq ft lot has 125 feet of frontage on Marine Drive by 286 feet of frontage on Royal Oak. An excellent SE corner. Dont wait long buyers and builders, big changes are coming very fast! More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3580 PHILLIPS Avenue in Burnaby: Government Road House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2827478
3580 PHILLIPS Avenue Burnaby V5A 2W7
$4,099,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2827478
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,538 sq. ft.
Discover the ultimate lifestyle in North Burnaby. Exceptional architectural design distinguishes the interior and exterior. The open living area includes a formal dining room, an office, and a gourmet kitchen with an additional wok kitchen on the main floor. On the top floor, Each bedroom boasts its own ensuite luxury bathrooms and with elegant drop ceiling details, and plush carpets. The basement features one bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, wet bar, laundry room and media room with Karaoke Jukebox. EV Charger is installed in front of the garage. This smart home is complete with air conditioning, a serene Zen garden, and essential gadgets for modern living. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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