Parks
Park in BC (JF Bergeron photo)
With more than 130 parks, Burnaby ranks among Canada's greenest cities.
In fact, 25 percent of this municipality is designated as green space. So for those looking to relax in garden surroundings, Burnaby is an ideal destination.
Deer Lake Park
Nestled in central Burnaby, Deer Lake Park is known both for its lush, abundant greenery and for its cultural scene.
It's criss-crossed with hiking and walking trails, including a boardwalk along the lake. The park's Century Gardens burgeons with 37,000 plants and bulbs.
The Eagles Estate Garden features magnolias and Japanese maples in a tranquil setting. Boat rentals are available from late spring to early fall, and there are wildlife-viewing opportunities.
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Other Deer Lake Park highlights include the Hart House Restaurant, where diners sample West Coast cuisine in a restored lakefront mansion, and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, which has plays at the James Cowan Theatre, as well as dance and crafts programs. The Burnaby Village Museum offers a taste of 1920's life with heritage buildings and costumed guides.
The park itself also transforms into a major summer concert venue. Performers have included the likes of Bjork, the Arcade Fire, and John Fogerty, plus annual free performances by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Central Park
Dominated by huge Douglas fir and Western hemlock trees, Central Park has 90 ha/222ac to explore. Jogging trails, a pitch-and-putt golf course, two duck ponds, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a children's playground are among the attractions. Swangard Stadium, a 6,000-seat outdoor stadium, is also in Central Park. It's all just west of the Metrotown shopping complex on the Vancouver-Burnaby border.
Burnaby Lake Regional Park
Burnaby Lake Regional Park is one of the best parks for bird-watching in Metro Vancouver. Herons, eagles, kingfishers and other species can be spotted from the viewing tower on the north shore of Burnaby Lake. While hiking on a 19-km/12-mi circle trail, visitors can also check out a nature house, boating launch and the Burnaby Sports Complex.
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
With 575 ha/1,423ac of terrain to explore, Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area is a prime venue for hiking and mountain biking. It's situated adjacent to the Simon Fraser University (SFU) campus. Check out the Centennial Pavilion's rose garden, native-crafted totem poles and the surreally beautiful Playground of the Gods sculptures, which have represented the sister-city relationship between Burnaby and Kushiro, Japan since their erection in 1990. The Horizons restaurant (100 Centennial Way) dishes up West Coast cuisine and superb views of Metro Vancouver.
Other Parks and Gardens
Take a miniature train ride at Confederation Park (120 North Willingdon) in north Burnaby. Canoeing, kayaking, and ocean swimming draw visitors to Barnet Marine Park, just off the Barnet Highway on Burrard Inlet. Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park is a great place to stroll or picnic while gazing at the Fraser River, and children enjoy romping on the pirate ship at the playground.
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Cypress offers towering North Shore Mountains that form a backdrop to the bustling city of Vancouver. Outdoor recreationists can enjoy hiking & sightseeing, photography, wilderness camping, mountain biking (in limited areas), skiing & other snow-related activities.
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Mount Seymour Provincial Park
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7P 3B4
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The park offers many trails of various lengths & difficulty for hikers & mountain bikers with viewpoints overlooking the city of Vancouver. There are opportunities for bird & wildlife viewing, along with day-use picnicking & skiing/snowshoeing winter activities.
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Junction Of Hwy 99 And Interstate 5
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5T 1V9
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Peace Arch Provincial Park straddles the 49th parallel and commemorates a lasting peace between Canada and the USA. Its beautiful lawns and gardens provides opportunities for walking, indoor and outdoor picnicking and a playground for children.
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