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

Burnaby Welcomes Back Vancouver Rise FC for the 2026 Season

Vancouver Rise FC returns to Swangard Stadium in Burnaby for the 2026 Northern Super League season.

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Must-Try Brunch Spots in Burnaby

From classic comfort food and elegant pastries to seafood plates and Mexican-inspired weekend brunch, these Burnaby spots are worth adding to your list.

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Summer Season at Burnaby Village Museum: Step into History and Culture

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.

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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.

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Plan Your Experience

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.

Plan Your Experience

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.

May 22, 2026   ·   7 minute read
Sports

NORCECA U19 Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship enhances Burnaby’s reputation as a host for international sport

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May 21, 2026   ·   19 minute read
Blog  /  Current Events  /  Outdoors  /  Summer

Explore Burnaby’s Farmers’ Markets: Fresh Finds Every Weekend

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May 21, 2026   ·   40 minute read
Blog  /  Outdoors  /  Summer

Top Picnic Spots in Burnaby: Parks, Waterfronts & Hidden Gems

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May 20, 2026   ·   18 minute read
Art & Culture  /  Blog  /  Outdoors  /  Summer

Your Guide to Hats Off Day in Burnaby Heights

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