Burnaby Experiences

Looking for things to do in Burnaby? Enjoy restaurants, shopping, festivals,
cultural spaces, and outdoor spots such as parks, lakes, and trails, all in close
proximity. Find what to see, where to go, and simple ways to plan your day.

Food & Drink

We’ve got no shortage of great places to eat. Cafés, neighbourhood favourites, and refined dining spots draw inspiration from many cuisines, and every meal feels like a good choice.

Things to Do
in Burnaby

Burnaby doesn’t make you choose. Good food, lively neighbourhoods, meaningful cultural experiences, and time outdoors often happen in the same day, with minimal effort.

Shopping

Find exactly what you’re looking for. Burnaby’s retail districts mix independent finds, familiar brands, and everyday essentials, so what you want is never far off.

CULTURE

Burnaby’s culture shows up on stages, walls, and floors across the city. Galleries, museums, and performance spaces give space to many voices, living traditions, and new ideas in motion.

OUTDOORS

We’ve got outdoor experiences fit for you. Lakes, forested trails, and open spaces are always nearby, whether you’re here to move, stretch out, or switch off for a bit.

Seasonal Favourites

Must-Try Brunch Spots in Burnaby

Looking for brunch in Burnaby? This article rounds up cafés and restaurants across the city where visitors can enjoy brunch, great coffee, and relaxed dining. It’s an easy starting point for planning a morning or midday meal while exploring Burnaby.

Seasonal Favourites

Bite of Burnaby Returns This March: A Month-Long Food Festival Across the City

Bite of Burnaby is a month-long March food festival in Burnaby, British Columbia, featuring more than 75 restaurants and 16+ curated culinary events. Visitors can explore prix-fixe menus, chef-led dinners, tastings, and workshops across the city. The festival highlights Burnaby’s diverse and globally inspired dining scene.

Seasonal Favourites

New Restaurants & Fresh Eats to Try in Burnaby

Discover new and noteworthy restaurants in Burnaby, featuring fresh openings and must-try eats across the city for food lovers and visitors.

NÉN Vietnamese Cuisine

Plan Your
Visit

Plan less, enjoy more. Use our planning tools to build simple itineraries, find places to stay, and shape days that suit your Burnaby visit.

How to spend two days in Burnaby

This two-day itinerary showcases Burnaby at its best, blending Japanese Canadian history, local art, neighbourhood favourites, museum and gallery stops, comfort-food classics, and time by the water.

How to spend a day in Burnaby

Rise above it all on a day trip to Burnaby Heights and Burnaby Mountain. Start with brunch and shopping in the Heights, then head uphill for forest walks, expansive views, and dinner that pairs well with a sunset.

How to spend three days in Burnaby

A three-day itinerary gives you time to get a real feel for our city. This Burnaby itinerary balances culture, nature, shopping, and food, and offers enough time to explore neighbourhoods, discover new places, and enjoy local favourites.

Burnaby Stories

These stories offer a closer look at Burnaby, from what we eat and celebrate to the small, everyday moments that shape the city.

March 18, 20262.5 min

TJ Fest: A Taiwanese Cultural Celebration in Burnaby

Burnaby Stories

These stories offer a closer look at Burnaby, from what we eat and celebrate to the small, everyday moments that shape the city.

March 15, 20262.2 min

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Burnaby

Burnaby Stories

These stories offer a closer look at Burnaby, from what we eat and celebrate to the small, everyday moments that shape the city.

March 14, 20262.6 min

Nikkei Matsuri Returns to Burnaby This September

Burnaby Stories

These stories offer a closer look at Burnaby, from what we eat and celebrate to the small, everyday moments that shape the city.

March 12, 20261.8 min

Celebrate Canada Day at StreetFest in Burnaby

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