Burnaby offers a wide range of picnic spots, from mountaintop viewpoints and lakeside lawns to waterfront parks and neighbourhood green spaces. This guide highlights local favourite places to picnic when the weather cooperates, perfect for relaxed outdoor meals with family and friends.
Every June, Burnaby Heights comes alive for Hats Off Day, a free community festival featuring a parade, live entertainment, food, and family activities along Hastings Street.
The Burnaby Farm Tour Map is a self-guided Big Bend experience featuring farms, nurseries, garden centres, and produce stops. Updated with an interactive map and seven local stops, it is a unique way to explore Burnaby’s agricultural heritage, support local growers, and enjoy an outdoor outing from spring through early fall.
Vancouver Rise FC returns to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby for the 2026 Northern Super League season. See the full home game schedule, including the April 24 opener, and plan your visit to experience professional women’s soccer in an intimate, community-focused stadium setting.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Burnaby with this local guide to Mexican restaurants and Latin grocery stores. Discover La Taqueria at Brentwood, Cantaritos Mexican Grill, El Comal, and specialty shops for tacos, margaritas, pantry staples, and authentic ingredients you can enjoy throughout the year.
Burnaby Blooms returns to Deer Lake Park and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on May 3, 2026. This free spring festival in Burnaby features eco-art installations, artisan vendors, family activities, plant sales, live entertainment, food trucks, and community programming, making it one of Burnaby’s top May events.
From classic comfort food and elegant pastries to seafood plates and Mexican-inspired weekend brunch, these Burnaby spots are worth adding to your list.
Burnaby Village Museum offers free summer family fun in Burnaby with a 10-acre heritage village, live blacksmith and coffee demonstrations, Indigenous learning, Mahjong, carousel rides, and the delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys exhibit. A top Deer Lake attraction for locals and visitors alike.
Burnaby Heights is one of North Burnaby’s most walkable neighbourhoods, with independent shops, casual eateries, and specialty stops lining Hastings Street. Come for coffee, sweets, and local finds, then stay for the easygoing community feel.
A spring guide to the best cherry blossom spots in Burnaby, highlighting scenic parks and popular viewing locations across the city. Ideal for visitors and locals planning seasonal outings, the article showcases where to see cherry blossoms and enjoy Burnaby’s blooming landscapes.
Burnaby is located on the unceded and ancestral Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has its own living history and distinct Traditional Territory that fully or partially encompasses the city. We honour their enduring connection to this place and recognize the responsibility that comes with being here.
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