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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.

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
S$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 187
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$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 93 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 Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 140. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about S$ 71 for a journey of 275 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$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about S$ 93 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 Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Ebus, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around S$ 140. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about S$ 71 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Burnaby

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Burnaby

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,699 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 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

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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 333+
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Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel By Apa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 181+
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St. Regis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 216+
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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 232+
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Accent Inns Burnaby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 171+
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 201+
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Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay S$ 1.38 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$ 16.47 and S$ 21.96. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.38 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$ 16.47 and S$ 21.96. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.