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.burnaby.ca/City-Services/Policies–Projects—Initiatives.html
New Burnaby Live MLS Listings
The City of Burnaby
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206 N ELLESMERE Avenue in Burnaby: Capitol Hill BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2682343
206 N ELLESMERE Avenue Burnaby V5B 1J8 
$4,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2682343
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,831 sq. ft.
Welcome to this luxury custom-built BRAND NEW home located in the most desirable Capitol Hill area. Another masterpiece from awards winning VictorEric Design firm. This simply stunning home is nothing short of perfection with all of the finest amenities & upgrades. Fantastic floor plan offers you the PANORAMIC OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS from family room, kitchen and bedrooms. Spacious exquisite chef's kitchen+ WOK KITCHEN. Huge rooftop sundeck for BBQ & family enjoyment. Features include Elevator, Sauna room, Theater, Air Conditioning, HRV, security system, camera surveillance, b/i vacuum, Radiant flr heating. LEGAL 2-BDRM SUITE. Call today to schedule your private showing! More detailsListed by Optim Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3773 BURKE Street in Burnaby: Central Park BS House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2649352
3773 BURKE Street Burnaby V5H 1A4
$4,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2649352
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,453 sq. ft.
Attractive 17,000 Sq Ft South facing lot with a quality built house boasting 3,400sq ft interior space on 2 levels. Recent years renovated with new floor, railing and interior wall. The house itself has 4 bedrooms up and there are 2 suites (2 bedroom & 1 bedroom) below. Great mortgage helper from rental suites. Beautiful granite stairs and exterior facade. Centrally located with park view. Only 5 more minutes drive to Metrotown! Close to Moscrop Secondary! Great investment for live or build your dream home! Do not miss! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - 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
$4,559,900Residential 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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5178 SPERLING Avenue in Burnaby: Deer Lake House for sale in "VILLA TIANA" (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2664386
5178 SPERLING Avenue Burnaby V5E 2T4
$4,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2664386
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,876 sq. ft.
This is truly a wonderful home that has been well cared for. Villa Tiana invites you to come and see for your self what a great home looks like!Villa Tiana in Burnaby's beautiful Deer Lake area. Built by craftsmen, an area of executive homes. Offers 5876 square feet of finished area, well thought out layout combined with extraordinary European styling, granite floors and countertops in kitchen & granite baseboards. Beautiful Kitchen with top line appliances (Ultraline & Subzero), cherry wood cabinets & custom detailed tiles accenting the backsplash, windows and doors with best quality fir! Solid wood parquet floor, mahogany wood on the staircase railing, only steps away from the Deer lake and spectacular nature. Easy access to highway. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4253 PRICE Crescent in Burnaby: Garden Village House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2668962
4253 PRICE Crescent Burnaby V5G 2M9
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2668962
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,974 sq. ft.
Rarely found attractive home by European design builder on a quiet & spacious corner lot with mountain view! Well thought-out floor plan with open to below high 10 ft ceilings in the foyer, cross hall dining room & office, living room open to a covered, tiled beautiful deck; bright, large, entertainment room downstairs. 5 bedrooms. A/C, HRV; in-floor radiant heating, best quality engineered hardwood and limestone floors throughout; built-in shelving, cupboards, & drawers in office, detailed over-sized moldings; fiber crown ext mouldings/columns. Fully designed landscaping at front & back yard. Close to BCIT, Moscrop Secondary, parks & Metrotown/Crystal Mall. Easy access to Hwy. Definitely one of a kind! More detailsListed by Magsen Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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