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.
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 11 miles from the city centre.
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 RM 137 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about RM 308 for a 7h 32m trip.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Rider Express, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around RM 474. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about RM 261 for a journey of 208 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Expect to pay RM 6.78 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 RM 81.28 and RM 108.38. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.