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, Burnaby Mountain Restaurant (7600 Halifax Street) and Cotto Enoteca Pizzeria (6011 Hastings Street) are great picks.

When to visit Burnaby

Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 610
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burnaby in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 610
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

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 4h 00m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 185 km and will cost you around AED 279. From Seattle, the ticket costs about AED 367 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km 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 Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 4h 00m 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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Amtrak and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 185 km and will cost you around AED 279. From Seattle, the ticket costs about AED 367 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Burnaby

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,545 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)
AED 1,078+
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 979+
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,116+
Century Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 768+
Empire Landmark Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 198+

Hiring a car in Burnaby

Expect to pay AED 5.26 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 AED 63.02 and AED 84.03. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.26 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 AED 63.02 and AED 84.03. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.