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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.

Where to Eat in Burnaby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 225
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 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 68. From Victoria, the ticket costs about S$ 149 for a journey of 216 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around S$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 79 for a 7h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 68. From Victoria, the ticket costs about S$ 149 for a journey of 216 miles.

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,611 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 Happy Day Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby

Most booked hotels in Burnaby

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 435+
Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 225+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 413+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 419+
Century Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 329+
Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 275+

Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay S$ 1.94 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 S$ 23.25 and S$ 31.00.

Expect to pay S$ 1.94 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 S$ 23.25 and S$ 31.00.