June 17, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burnaby, Parks
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Just East of Metrotown, in Burnaby, is an area called Edmonds. All Edmonds used to have going for it was the very large Value Village (a fantastic used clothing and houseware store) and a few great restaurants.
A few years ago the locally owned Choices Market opened a small store in Edmonds. It is located in a small complex of well designed high rise apartment buildings which is offset by the natural setting of trees and a local park. Situated just behind Edmonds Skytain station, it is a great place to stop and enjoy a beverage on the patio, or grab a juice on a hot day and relax in the Byrne Creek Ravine Park.
June 17, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Burnaby, Parks
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Central park is nestled in between busy streets and a busy neighbourhood. Whether you are traveling by car or the Skytrain it is very easy to pass by the park without really knowing it is there. It isn't until you start to explore one of the many well marked trails that you discover how grand the park actually is. You'll be amazed by the immense trees in the park as well as the many attractions. There is a recently renovated kids play area (which is fantastic), tennis courts, ball diamond, horseshoe pitches, picnic sites and a fitness circuit around the park.
On top of all that there is Burnaby's largest and most popular outdoor pool, open between May 25 and September 7.
The park is home home to the Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team with it's Swangard Stadium located in the park.
Everytime I go to Central park I seem to discover something new. Whether you go for an hour or the whole day, Central park will be fun and relaxing at the same time, a great escape from the busy city.