Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Burnaby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burnaby

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.

Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby (4510 Still Creek Ave) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Brentwood (4525 Lougheed Hwy.) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Burnaby

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $94 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

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 Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Ebus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $96. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $94 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

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 Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Ebus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 266 km and will cost you around $96. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,636 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,671 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burnaby

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Vancouver Backpacker House - 10 min walk to Metrotown skytrain station.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$429+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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River Rock Casino Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.32 and $29.76. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.32 and $29.76. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.