With a population of 202.799, Burnaby is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burnaby to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burnaby in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 224 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Burnaby, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.
When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 00m trip.
Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $169. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 418 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Expect to pay $2.43 per litre in Burnaby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.09 and $38.78. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.