Local Hikes and Walks
Trails and Hikes
Easy drive, stunning clear views of the Lowermainland, great restaurant.
85 locals recommend
Burnaby Mountain Park
100 Centennial WayEasy drive, stunning clear views of the Lowermainland, great restaurant.
Easy walking trails, stroller friendly, shady, large trees, picnic tables, playgrounds, stadium, outdoor pool.
114 locals recommend
Central Park
3883 Imperial StreetEasy walking trails, stroller friendly, shady, large trees, picnic tables, playgrounds, stadium, outdoor pool.
Soft mulch paths, loops around Burnaby Lake. Quiet area and not a touristy spot. Watch beavers swimming at dusk. Bird watching.
9 locals recommend
Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park
4519 Piper AveSoft mulch paths, loops around Burnaby Lake. Quiet area and not a touristy spot. Watch beavers swimming at dusk. Bird watching.
Popular walking paths, varied teterrain. Walking paths loop around the lake. Kayaks, canoes available for rent. Adjacent to Shadbolt center for the Arts, Burnaby Village museum. (free of charge)
36 locals recommend
Deer Lake Park
5435 Sperling AvePopular walking paths, varied teterrain. Walking paths loop around the lake. Kayaks, canoes available for rent. Adjacent to Shadbolt center for the Arts, Burnaby Village museum. (free of charge)
A secret spot that is little known by tourists. Be prepared, to pake water. This magnificent hike is PAVED! it is suitable for scooters, bikes, wheelchairs and even roller blades. It is a one way trial that leads to the salmon hatchery. it is 21 Km round trip. Be prepared, dress for the weather and pack water.
13 locals recommend
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
2369 Lillooet RdA secret spot that is little known by tourists. Be prepared, to pake water. This magnificent hike is PAVED! it is suitable for scooters, bikes, wheelchairs and even roller blades. It is a one way trial that leads to the salmon hatchery. it is 21 Km round trip. Be prepared, dress for the weather and pack water.
This is a busy hike and a fave with locals. Bask in the sun at the top of quarry rocks. It is a busy, moderate trail. Stop in the shops of Deep Cove for some tasty treats. Pack water for the hike. Proper, sturdy shoes are essential.
158 locals recommend
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailThis is a busy hike and a fave with locals. Bask in the sun at the top of quarry rocks. It is a busy, moderate trail. Stop in the shops of Deep Cove for some tasty treats. Pack water for the hike. Proper, sturdy shoes are essential.
This is a popular snowshoe trail in the winter and great hiking trail in the summer. A trial with moderate elevation gains. Cross bridges over a few lakes. Be aware of bears on Mount Seymour in the Spring and Summer months. Hikers are rewarded wirh stunning views at the top!
21 locals recommend
Dog Mountain
1700 Mt Seymour RdThis is a popular snowshoe trail in the winter and great hiking trail in the summer. A trial with moderate elevation gains. Cross bridges over a few lakes. Be aware of bears on Mount Seymour in the Spring and Summer months. Hikers are rewarded wirh stunning views at the top!
A stunning lake with an easy hike around the lake. Dress for the weather. A beautiful area to picnic, daytrip destination.
13 locals recommend
Buntzen Lake Park
5000 Sunnyside RdA stunning lake with an easy hike around the lake. Dress for the weather. A beautiful area to picnic, daytrip destination.
A very popular spot with locals. features a free suspension bridge. (different from Capilano suspension bridge, also in North Vancouver) Bring a towel and bathing suit to swim in shallows during summer months.
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdA very popular spot with locals. features a free suspension bridge. (different from Capilano suspension bridge, also in North Vancouver) Bring a towel and bathing suit to swim in shallows during summer months.
There are multiple trails to meander through. They range from easy to moderate. These trails are great for bikes and bikes alike. Very close to the University of British Columbia, main campus.
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveThere are multiple trails to meander through. They range from easy to moderate. These trails are great for bikes and bikes alike. Very close to the University of British Columbia, main campus.
This local ski hill turna into a fantastic place to hike in the Spring and summer months. Situated in West Vancouver, multiple trails are available for nature lovers to enjoy. Cypress Falls is a great hike.
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www.vancouvertrails.com
Cypress Mountain Hollyburn Nordic Area
5000 Cypress Bowl RdThis local ski hill turna into a fantastic place to hike in the Spring and summer months. Situated in West Vancouver, multiple trails are available for nature lovers to enjoy. Cypress Falls is a great hike.
check out
www.vancouvertrails.com
Stunning views are the reward for hikers who venture to the North Shore for the 8 km trail to get to the summit of Black Mountain. The hiking season goes from July to October. It is about a 40 minute drive from Burnaby, along hwy 1.
7 locals recommend
The North Shore - Eagle Bluffs
Stunning views are the reward for hikers who venture to the North Shore for the 8 km trail to get to the summit of Black Mountain. The hiking season goes from July to October. It is about a 40 minute drive from Burnaby, along hwy 1.
This cute island is a well kept secret. Take a small, free ferry across the water and walk or better yet, ride your bike around the island to see quaint farms on the Island.
6 locals recommend
Barnston Island
This cute island is a well kept secret. Take a small, free ferry across the water and walk or better yet, ride your bike around the island to see quaint farms on the Island.
This park follows the Fraser River into Vancouver, just past the Knight street Bridge. It is excellent as a walkong trail and protected cycling path. Its always breezy and shaded in the summer months. Fun to stop in the River District for some snacks or casual meal.
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park
7751 Fraser Park DrThis park follows the Fraser River into Vancouver, just past the Knight street Bridge. It is excellent as a walkong trail and protected cycling path. Its always breezy and shaded in the summer months. Fun to stop in the River District for some snacks or casual meal.
A walk along the 10 Km seawall and picnic inside the park, or venture into the trees and trails. Many Westend restaurants are available throughout the day and night. Plan on a full day visit at the iconic park in Vanciuver. People watch with a coffee on the beach and you will look just like a local! Be sure to visit Lost Lagoon or head to the adjacent David Lam Park. It can be very busy, on weekends, but bike rentals are availale.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA walk along the 10 Km seawall and picnic inside the park, or venture into the trees and trails. Many Westend restaurants are available throughout the day and night. Plan on a full day visit at the iconic park in Vanciuver. People watch with a coffee on the beach and you will look just like a local! Be sure to visit Lost Lagoon or head to the adjacent David Lam Park. It can be very busy, on weekends, but bike rentals are availale.
This expansive park is in the city of Surrey, in the Fraser Valley. It is great for bikes, picnics and walks. Gravel paths are zig zag through out the park. Choose your own adventure!
46 locals recommend
Tynehead Regional Park
10065 96 AveThis expansive park is in the city of Surrey, in the Fraser Valley. It is great for bikes, picnics and walks. Gravel paths are zig zag through out the park. Choose your own adventure!
There is a little gem, tucked away in West Vancouver.... really it's a trail to get to a sitting and picnic spot that transports being on the tip of the world. sitting on the rocks of Light house is a summer highlight!
81 locals recommend
Whytecliff Park
7102 Marine DrThere is a little gem, tucked away in West Vancouver.... really it's a trail to get to a sitting and picnic spot that transports being on the tip of the world. sitting on the rocks of Light house is a summer highlight!
Neighbourhoods
The city of Burnaby is immediatey adjacent to the city of Vancouver and considered part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Burnaby connects Vancouver to the Fraser Valley and the Tricities area. Highway No. 1 and Lougheed highway are the main connecting routes.
There are 4 town centers in Burnaby:
Metrotown (South-West)
Burnaby Heights (North)
Edmonds Highgate (Central)
Lougheeed (East)
Walking and biking in the Metrotown area is easy. Public transit and cars are necessary to get to other town centers.
16 locals recommend
Burnaby
The city of Burnaby is immediatey adjacent to the city of Vancouver and considered part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Burnaby connects Vancouver to the Fraser Valley and the Tricities area. Highway No. 1 and Lougheed highway are the main connecting routes.
There are 4 town centers in Burnaby:
Metrotown (South-West)
Burnaby Heights (North)
Edmonds Highgate (Central)
Lougheeed (East)
Walking and biking in the Metrotown area is easy. Public transit and cars are necessary to get to other town centers.
Sightseeing
This botanical park is in the heart of Vancouver and is an absolute Must-See! Flowers from May to September are like a mini Butchard Gardens. It sits on a ridge and over looks the city. Stunning views of the city, trails for walking or jogging. Green admission to the gardens and paid admisson to the Conservatory. Excellent fine dining restaurant: Seasons in the Park.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StThis botanical park is in the heart of Vancouver and is an absolute Must-See! Flowers from May to September are like a mini Butchard Gardens. It sits on a ridge and over looks the city. Stunning views of the city, trails for walking or jogging. Green admission to the gardens and paid admisson to the Conservatory. Excellent fine dining restaurant: Seasons in the Park.