Vancouver/Burnaby

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Burnaby is a suburb of Vancouver. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992 In the first 30 to 40 years after its incorporation, the growth of Burnaby was influenced by its location between expanding urban centres of Vancouver and New Westminster. It first served as a rural agricultural area supplying nearby markets. Later, it served as an important transportation corridor between Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the interior of the Province.

1 Get Around
2 See
3 Do
4 Buy
5 Eat
6 Drink
7 Sleep
8 News
9 External links

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Get Around

Skytrain services the Greater Vancouver area, with several stations in Burnaby. There are two lines, the Expo line, running from Downtown Vancouver through to Surry, and the Millennium line, which also starts in Downtown Vancouver before running through to New Westminster and looping back around through Coquitlam to Broadway. Fares are the transferrable with the bus system, which is extensive.

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See

Simon Fraser University Located on Burnaby Mountain, discover the Simon Fraser Gallery, and view Northwest Coast Indian artifacts at the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Take a look at the new residential community being built on the mountain, just east of the university.
Burnaby Mountain Park Enjoy the mountain, water and spectacular views of Greater Vancouver from this green jewel. Featuring the resplendent Rose Gardens, hiking and walking trails, picnic areas and children's playground.
Central Park

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Do

Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel Discover Burnaby urban heritage at an authentic turn of the century town and rekindle romance on the restored vintage 1912 carousel. It is staffed by people dressed in period clothes. You can visit the common houses or the many shops, including the Blacksmith and the Chinese Herbalist. It is best to go on the weekend since many of the staff are volunteers and the "town" is somewhat emptier during the week. Saturdays are best.
Burnaby Art Gallery and Century Gardens The Gallery exhibits contemporary and historical artwork in a heritage house in Deer Lake Park.
Swangard Stadium Located in picturesque Central Park, Swangard Stadium is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps professional soccer club and a host to other track and field and sports events.

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Buy

Shopping Malls Burnaby has large modern malls, including Metropolis at Metrotown, Lougheed Mall and Brentwood Mall. Metropolis is the second largest Western Canadian mall, behind West Edmonton Mall.
Crystal Mall An Asian mall with mostly Chinese merchants. Crystal Mall is the largest mixed purpose mall in Canada with stores, public market, professional health and education services, Hilton Hotel and residential apartment suites.
Hastings Street For those who enjoy the traditional street front shopping with some local flavour, includes an enticing mix of fine dining, cafes and specialty shops.

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Eat

Horizons Restaurant Nestled in beautiful Burnaby Mountain Park, Horizons overlooks the bright city lights below. Specializing in steaks and seafood grilled over an open flame.
Hart House on Deer Lake An idyllic lakefront heritage estate, Hart House invites you to retreat from the bustle and enjoy the best in food and wine. Renowned for its culinary excellence, tranquil setting, and friendly service.
Anton's Pasta is another crowd favourite. Located in Burnaby, they serve huge dishes of pasta for around $14.

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