Getting Around

Burnaby is easy to navigate once you arrive, with convenient transit, roadways and walkable neighbourhoods.

Public Transit

We’re closer than you think. Burnaby sits just east of Vancouver, right at the heart of Metro Vancouver. Get here by SkyTrain, with 11 stations across the city, or by major roadways with multiple highway access points. However you arrive, it’s a smooth trip.

Rental Vehicles

Want to drive around town but don’t have the car? Car rental places are easy to find across Burnaby, with major companies located near SkyTrain stations and shopping areas. Pick up a set of keys and head out as you need to. Want to drive around town but don’t have the car? Car rental places are easy to find across Burnaby, with major companies located near SkyTrain stations and shopping areas. Pick up a set of keys and head out as you need to.

Taxis

Taxis are easy to find across Burnaby and are a handy choice when you want door-to-door travel. They’re ideal for late nights, quick hops between neighbourhoods, or getting back to your hotel after dinner, a show, or an event, easy-peasy.

Bike Routes

Sometimes the best way to see Burnaby or get to where you’re going here is on two wheels. Bike routes wind through parks, neighbourhoods, and town centres, making cycling a great choice for a leisurely ride.

Share Programs

If you’re the spontaneous type, car share, bike share, and scooter share options offer quick and easy ways to get around Burnaby without your own set of wheels. They’re perfect for quick errands and get you where you need to go quickly.

Ride Hailing Services

Need a lift? Ride-hailing services are easy to find in Burnaby and work well for dashing between dinners, shows, and late-night plans. A few taps and you’re on your way.

Neighbourhoods

Burnaby doesn’t feel the same everywhere, and that’s our charm. One block leans green and quiet, the next is all food, shops, and places to linger. Start exploring below and see how the city reveals itself block by block.

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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.

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