With a population of 202.799, Burnaby is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverway Restaurant (9001 Bill Fox Way) and Trattoria Italian Kitchen - Burnaby (#102 – 4501 Kingsway) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Burnaby, you’ll arrive at Vancouver Airport (YVR), which is located 18 km from the city centre.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around RM 152 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about RM 161 for a 4h 00m trip.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Amtrak, Rider Express and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 261. From Seattle, the ticket costs about RM 474 for a journey of 266 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Expect to pay RM 6.78 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 81.30 and RM 108.40. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.