Guidebook for Burnaby
Food Scene
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StGood food and ambience.
Chad Thai Restaurant
4010 E Hastings StExcellent authentic thai food close by.
there are actually 3 starbucks within walking distance but this is the closest.
323 locals recommend
Starbucks
1752 Commercial Drthere are actually 3 starbucks within walking distance but this is the closest.
One of the most popular Italian restaurants in the city. Be prepared to line up to get in.
74 locals recommend
Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings StOne of the most popular Italian restaurants in the city. Be prepared to line up to get in.
Caffe Divano
4568 Hastings StOur favourite local coffee shop w/ the best baking around.
Deep cove is a beautiful little village to visit and this donut shop is excellent. Note: Deep cove gets busy and parking can be tough so get there early.
109 locals recommend
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveDeep cove is a beautiful little village to visit and this donut shop is excellent. Note: Deep cove gets busy and parking can be tough so get there early.
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StBest donuts in the city. Good vegan and gluten free donuts too.
One of the best and coolest coffee shops in the region. Excellent pour-over and cold brew coffee. A variety of artisan regional roasters are highlighted.
189 locals recommend
Revolver
325 Cambie StOne of the best and coolest coffee shops in the region. Excellent pour-over and cold brew coffee. A variety of artisan regional roasters are highlighted.
Shopping
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.a mall within walking distance come by handy.
A hidden gem! A little store with local artisan items including pottery, jewelry, and other items that make great gifts or additions to the home.
6 locals recommend
Second Nature Home Boutique
3565 Commercial StA hidden gem! A little store with local artisan items including pottery, jewelry, and other items that make great gifts or additions to the home.
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.Groceries right across the street.
High-end, healthy grocery market with coffee shop, cafe's, smoothies, and an excellent bakery.
53 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4420 Lougheed Hwy.High-end, healthy grocery market with coffee shop, cafe's, smoothies, and an excellent bakery.
Everything Else
Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club
4199 Lougheed Hwy.hit the gym.
This park is a great place to relax or picnic while overlooking the water and mountains. Fly a kite, visit the very large outdoor pool or go for a walk. There is also a playground for kids.
35 locals recommend
New Brighton Park
This park is a great place to relax or picnic while overlooking the water and mountains. Fly a kite, visit the very large outdoor pool or go for a walk. There is also a playground for kids.
Parks & Nature
Small park and community centre are just a short walk away. Good for families.
7 locals recommend
Willingdon Heights Park
1491 Carleton AveSmall park and community centre are just a short walk away. Good for families.
There is a beautiful walking trail around this lake. It is close, accessible parking, and beautiful.
130 locals recommend
Deer Lake
There is a beautiful walking trail around this lake. It is close, accessible parking, and beautiful.
This little lake is warm, clean, and popular. Great for swimming and for kids! There is a great soft sand beach. It is a favourite spot of ours. Parking gets busy so best to arrive before 11am or after 6pm.
21 locals recommend
White Pine Beach Rd @ Norton Court
This little lake is warm, clean, and popular. Great for swimming and for kids! There is a great soft sand beach. It is a favourite spot of ours. Parking gets busy so best to arrive before 11am or after 6pm.
You may need a GPS to get there but this has easy trails and a couple beautiful view points and beach access. There are restrooms and some historical attractions too.
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnYou may need a GPS to get there but this has easy trails and a couple beautiful view points and beach access. There are restrooms and some historical attractions too.
Sightseeing
This is a popular spot to visit in the city. Lots of unique shops and a local market right on the water.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StThis is a popular spot to visit in the city. Lots of unique shops and a local market right on the water.
Enjoy a Gondola ride up to amazing views of the whole city and region. Plus, up on the mountain there is a restaurant, lumberjack show, bird show, and more. Not the cheapest adventure but it is very fun.
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Enjoy a Gondola ride up to amazing views of the whole city and region. Plus, up on the mountain there is a restaurant, lumberjack show, bird show, and more. Not the cheapest adventure but it is very fun.
Getting Around
Brentwood Town Centre Station
Closest skytrain station.