Burnaby Lake & Rowing Pavillion
Centrally located in the heart of Burnaby, situated in the beautiful and serene Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park, lies Burnaby Lake–the park’s namesake. Burnaby Lake offers an unparalleled opportunity for water sports, as the best year-round flat water venue in Canada for rowing, canoe, kayak and dragon boat. Train and compete in a picturesque, lush park venue, with stunning views of the North Shore mountains and wildlife aplenty.
Burnaby Lake Rowing Club (BLRC) manages the fully buoyed six-lane 2000 metre racing course, which is suitable for local, regional, national and international racing.
The Rowing Pavillion, owned and operated by the City of Burnaby, supports Burnaby Lake events, with the opportunity for banquet and meeting space on-site, as well as food services and event hosting requirements.
Facility Specs
FACILITY TYPE Watersports
SEATING CAPACITY 200
PARKING CAPACITY 85
YEAR COMPLETED 1972
Current Venue Features
MEDICAL ROOM
FOOD SERVICES
LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL
OFFICIALS ROOM
EQUIPMENT STORAGE
Not at this Time
WARM UP AREA
MEDIA ROOM
Amenities
Amenities Include:
Albano six-lane 2000 metre course
Traffic light starting system
81-metre moveable starting platform
Six adjustable boat-holder platforms
Accessible floating dock
3,200 sq. ft Pavillion with banquet/meeting space for events
Food services available
High-speed internet
PAST EVENTS
Learn about Burnaby’s track record. From world championships and national tournaments to international competitions and weekly community leagues, hundreds of events have taken place here each year.
Burnaby prepares for local celebrations as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ comes to B.C.
The Burnaby United website is a hub of information and opportunities for local businesses and organizations to host games watch parties and special events.
Burnaby hosts elite qualifiers for the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships
Two days of table tennis action as competitors try to win spots on Team Canada
Sport and culture come together in Burnaby for the 10th Anniversary of the Pat Quinn Classic
55 teams participate in the 2025 hockey tournament including a team from Kushiro, Japan.
A decade of legacy: Pat Quinn Classic hits 10-year milestone in Burnaby
Annual tournament attracts international teams to Burnaby.
Breaking the ice for a new ringette season in Burnaby
Players from 5 to 55+ compete in what's called the fastest sport on ice.
Sport Burnaby congratulates the Vancouver Rise FC as the team becomes the Northern Super League’s playoff champions
The Rise beat AFC Toronto to win the inaugural NSL championship
Judo mats on indoor soccer turf for international competition in Burnaby
Peak Judo hosts its 2025 international competition at Scotia Barn.
Sport Burnaby applauds inaugural season of Vancouver Rise at Swangard Stadium
Success in the first season means a Rise playoff game at Swangard.
Legacy of lacrosse continues in Burnaby with annual Jack Crosby Tournament
More than 100 U11 lacrosse games played over four days at three Burnaby venues.
Powerlifting to provincial titles in Burnaby
A showcase of strength and power at the Christine Sinclair Community Centre
