Guidebook for Burnaby
Food Scene
Browns Socialhouse Brentwood
1908 Rosser AveGood salads, nice atmosphere.
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StA local staple.
White Spot is a must-visit if you're new to British Columbia. Kids should order the "pirate pack", a meal that comes in a paper pirate boat. Adults are encouraged to try any burger with "Triple O" sauce. Zoo sticks (zucchini sticks) are also a favourite.
22 locals recommend
White Spot Gilmore
4129 Lougheed HighwayWhite Spot is a must-visit if you're new to British Columbia. Kids should order the "pirate pack", a meal that comes in a paper pirate boat. Adults are encouraged to try any burger with "Triple O" sauce. Zoo sticks (zucchini sticks) are also a favourite.
JOEY Burnaby
1899 Rosser AveAnother great fast-casual spot.
Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill
3860 Lougheed Hwy.Rotisserie style chicken, a family favourite in BC.
Similar to KFC, this local franchise serves up fresh fried chicken, a great take-out option.
65 locals recommend
Church's Chicken
Slocan StreetSimilar to KFC, this local franchise serves up fresh fried chicken, a great take-out option.
Order ahead for pick-up, call for delivery (although it's just a couple of blocks) or dine-in (very small seating area). Great pizza options for any palate including vegan and vegetarian favourites.
15 locals recommend
Panago Pizza
1809 Rosser AveOrder ahead for pick-up, call for delivery (although it's just a couple of blocks) or dine-in (very small seating area). Great pizza options for any palate including vegan and vegetarian favourites.
Fast casual staple of the Vancouver restaurant scene. Try the famous "Albino Rhino" ale. Big patio perfect for chilling out on summer nights, also family-friendly.
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrFast casual staple of the Vancouver restaurant scene. Try the famous "Albino Rhino" ale. Big patio perfect for chilling out on summer nights, also family-friendly.
A lovely spot for a romantic dinner and a great place to take in views of the city. Reservations are recommended.
23 locals recommend
Horizons Restaurant
100 Centennial WayA lovely spot for a romantic dinner and a great place to take in views of the city. Reservations are recommended.
If you're not from Vancouver and you haven't been out for sushi ... go! This local spot is very popular so if you're in a group expect to wait a bit at peak periods. Or grab it to go and enjoy back at the house.
24 locals recommend
Sushi Garden Lougheed
4269 Lougheed Hwy.If you're not from Vancouver and you haven't been out for sushi ... go! This local spot is very popular so if you're in a group expect to wait a bit at peak periods. Or grab it to go and enjoy back at the house.
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails as well as recreational centre (swimming pool, ice rink).
62 locals recommend
Burnaby Lake
Hiking trails as well as recreational centre (swimming pool, ice rink).
Arts & Culture
An outdoor museum that re-creates turn of the century Vancouver and surrounding areas. A covered, enclosed restored carousel is a must-visit for kids.
119 locals recommend
Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake AveAn outdoor museum that re-creates turn of the century Vancouver and surrounding areas. A covered, enclosed restored carousel is a must-visit for kids.
Shopping
A smaller shopping mall with many amenities including hair salons, medical centre, dollar store, book store, and more.
89 locals recommend
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.A smaller shopping mall with many amenities including hair salons, medical centre, dollar store, book store, and more.
This is the biggest mall in British Columbia. Hundreds of stores, amenities, food court, and more. If you can't find it here ... you can't find it anywhere!
306 locals recommend
Metrotown
This is the biggest mall in British Columbia. Hundreds of stores, amenities, food court, and more. If you can't find it here ... you can't find it anywhere!
Essentials
Grocery store with many choices for every day living and full fresh-food (ready-to-eat) deli.
106 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.Grocery store with many choices for every day living and full fresh-food (ready-to-eat) deli.
Whole Foods Market
4420 Lougheed Hwy.Fresh fare, lots of organic choices and a killer bakery.
Getting Around
This station connects directly with the Millennium Line, or transfer at Commercial Drive for Expo Line (Westward), or onto the Evergreen Line (Eastward) at Lougheed Town Centre.
11 locals recommend
Gilmore Station
This station connects directly with the Millennium Line, or transfer at Commercial Drive for Expo Line (Westward), or onto the Evergreen Line (Eastward) at Lougheed Town Centre.
Sightseeing
Enjoy the hiking trails or just take in the view and the impressive totem poles. Burnaby Mountain is a favourite spot to watch the sunrise or sunset over most of the city.
55 locals recommend
Burnaby Mountain
Enjoy the hiking trails or just take in the view and the impressive totem poles. Burnaby Mountain is a favourite spot to watch the sunrise or sunset over most of the city.