Why Burnaby?
Burnaby keeps sport hosting practical and efficient. A central Metro Vancouver location, strong transit connections, and venues close to hotels, dining, and training spaces help simplify logistics. With support from the Sport Burnaby team, your event feels organized, supported, and well executed.
World Class Venues
More than 200 playing surfaces span Burnaby’s fields, courts, rinks, pools, and performance facilities. Spaces are maintained to high standards, adaptable to different event scales, and positioned close to transit and amenities, giving organizers confidence and athletes consistent, competition-ready environments.
Things to Do
Between games, Burnaby gives teams and supporters room to breathe. Walk the lakeside at Deer Lake, stretch out on forest trails, grab coffee in a new neighbourhood, or explore shopping and cultural spaces close to major venues. It’s easy to reset, reconnect, and make the most of your time here without straying far from the competition.
Places to Stay
Rest matters. Burnaby offers full-service hotels, trusted business properties, and practical motor inns that keep teams comfortable and close to the action. Most accommodations sit near venues, transit, and dining, helping reduce travel time and keep schedules tight. Group bookings, varied budgets, and flexible stays are all part of the mix.
Great Restaurants
Feeding a team should be simple. Burnaby’s restaurants make it easy to plan pre-game meals, quick refuels, and post-competition dinners with options for dine-in, delivery, or takeout. Global menus accommodate dietary needs, group sizes, and tight turnaround times, all within easy reach of major sport facilities.
Past Events
Major championships, national qualifiers, international tournaments, and weekly competitions have all found a home here. Burnaby’s event history reflects consistent coordination, dependable venues, and a city that understands what organizers need to deliver strong experiences for athletes, officials, and spectators alike.
Hosting Assistance
Qualified events may be eligible for financial support through the Sport Burnaby Grant program. Funding is designed to strengthen your event while encouraging the use of local venues, accommodations, and services. The hosting team can walk you through requirements, timelines, and application steps so you can plan ahead with confidence.
Grant Assistance
Start with a call or email to Sport Burnaby, our dedicated sport hosting office. We’ll connect you with the right venues, local partners, grant information, accommodations, and volunteer networks. From the first question to early planning steps, you’ll have practical guidance grounded in local knowledge.
