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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801 3970 CARRIGAN Court in Burnaby: Government Road Condo for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2718252
801 3970 CARRIGAN Court Burnaby V3N 4S5 
$549,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2718252
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 814 sq. ft.
Welcome to Carrigan Court! Bright E facing unit with a large balcony that takes full advantage of the scenery and sunrise view. Professionally renovated in 2022 with new kitchen/bathroom cabinets, quartz countertops, laminate flooring, paint and window coverings. Centrally located, steps to Skytrain, Lougheed mall, SFU, Koreatown, recreation & restaurants. Rental allowed (no short term). Building upgrades include: re-piping (2002), tower roof (2006), elevators (2016), townhouse roofs (2015) & new windows/sliding doors approved! Carrigan Court is a well run strata which includes hot water and amenities like an indoor pool, hot tub, squash courts, bike storage & an exercise centre. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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403 5652 PATTERSON Avenue in Burnaby: Central Park BS Condo for sale in "Central Park Place" (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2721611
403 5652 PATTERSON Avenue Burnaby V5H 4C8
$549,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2721611
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 915 sq. ft.
Court Order Sale, Central Park Place, Concrete High Rise, close to Skytrain Station & Metro Town. The building offers, outdoor pool, exercise centre, tennis court & suite is east facing. Allow time for showings. More detailsListed by Park Georgia Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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203 4808 HAZEL Street in Burnaby: Forest Glen BS Condo for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2728443
203 4808 HAZEL Street Burnaby V5H 0A2
$548,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2728443
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 604 sq. ft.
2008 Built by famous developer Intracorp, Spacious 604 Sqft one bedroom, One bathroom, 1 parking and 1 locker, very functional Nook can be an office area, great layout, North East facing, NOT facing Kingsway , quiet and good privacy, Concrete building , good insulation, Gas stove and Electric Fireplace, Huge Balcony, Maint fee reasonable $240 per month include GAS , Central location Metrotown downstairs, best value and starter condo whole package around here. rental allow, quick possession ok. best elementary and secondary schools as Malborough and Moscrop *openhouse sat&sun 2-4PM, Oct 8&9* CHECK 3D VR tour for preview More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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213 7088 SALISBURY Avenue in Burnaby: Highgate Condo for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2720737
213 7088 SALISBURY Avenue Burnaby V5E 0A4
$545,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2720737
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 631 sq. ft.
In the heart of a HIGHGATE VILLAGE built by BOSA! Central location! This South facing 1 bedroom+ 1 bathroom+1 parking(74)+1 locker(165) condo in the concrete building. Granite countertop, s/s appliances, fireplace. Big balcony. Amenities include a hot tub, exercise room, and lounge. Walking distance to sky-train station, school, community center, and Highgate Village Shopping center. Minutes to Metrotown! BCIT and SFU all have easy access to public transit. Don't miss it! Open house on Sun, OCT 2, 2-4 pm, no appointments required. More detailsListed by One Percent Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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PH58 5355 LANE Street in Burnaby: Metrotown Condo for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2691303
PH58 5355 LANE Street Burnaby V5H 0H1
$538,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2691303
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 485 sq. ft.
Spacious 1 bdrm face countryard 9 ft celing Bright & quiet Penthouse level unit. You will find your gourment Kitchen w/ quartz countertop & S/S Whirlpool appliances. Also, include front load washer/dryer, 2 inches window coverings & laminated floor. Convenient living steps away fropm the heart of Metrotown w/ easy access to restaurants, Deer Lake & Bonsor Community Centre. 5mis walk to Royal Oak Skytrain Station & 20 mins commute to Downtown Van. Secure one parking stall & storage Locker included. Great tenant w/ good income prefer to stay. More detailsListed by Sutton Centre Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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