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.
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
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.
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 RM 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about RM 276 for a 7h 32m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including BC Ferries Connector, Bus and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 165 miles and will cost you around RM 481. From Cordova Bay, the ticket costs about RM 249 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Burnaby
Where to stay in Burnaby
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Vancouver Backpacker House.
Where to stay in popular areas of Burnaby
Most booked hotels in Burnaby
Hiring a car in Burnaby
Expect to pay RM 5.48 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 65.65 and RM 87.53. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.