Guidebook for Burnaby
Food Scene
A great sushi place that is within walking distance with a unique theme and good pricing. They are closed from 3pm-4:30pm so every day make sure to take that into account. Right next to it is also a Starbucks and Subway.
9 locals recommend
Sushimoto
2201 Holdom AveA great sushi place that is within walking distance with a unique theme and good pricing. They are closed from 3pm-4:30pm so every day make sure to take that into account. Right next to it is also a Starbucks and Subway.
A small pho restaurant within walking distance from the guest house. Their menu is pretty basic with the pho and vietnamese style sub selection but are all tasty! There is also a grocery store a few shops down. Pricing is decent as well.
White Lotus Cafe
5901 BroadwayA small pho restaurant within walking distance from the guest house. Their menu is pretty basic with the pho and vietnamese style sub selection but are all tasty! There is also a grocery store a few shops down. Pricing is decent as well.
A great place for huge servings of pasta at low prices located about 5 minutes away by car. Expect a line during busy times of the year and weekends!
74 locals recommend
Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings StA great place for huge servings of pasta at low prices located about 5 minutes away by car. Expect a line during busy times of the year and weekends!
Another really good Japanese restaurant, the place is pretty small and the hours can be awkward, make sure to check the hours before going.
6 locals recommend
Kazu Japanese Restaurant
4332 Hastings StAnother really good Japanese restaurant, the place is pretty small and the hours can be awkward, make sure to check the hours before going.
Started out as a food truck in Tofino, it was so popular they're opening restaurants in Vancouver. Great tacos!
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StStarted out as a food truck in Tofino, it was so popular they're opening restaurants in Vancouver. Great tacos!
Closest Thai restaurant with a good selection and reasonably priced too!
29 locals recommend
Chad Thai Restaurant
4010 E Hastings StClosest Thai restaurant with a good selection and reasonably priced too!
A popular and busy brunch spot on Hastings, expect to wait in line on busy days/hours!
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StA popular and busy brunch spot on Hastings, expect to wait in line on busy days/hours!
Starbucks
7155 KingswayClosest cafe to the suite, right outside of the Holdom Station.
Essentials
A pretty basic grocery store with decent pricing that is within walking distance from the guest house.
28 locals recommend
Buy-Low Foods
7641 Royal Oak AveA pretty basic grocery store with decent pricing that is within walking distance from the guest house.
A short drive away (<5 mins) If you're looking for groceries with more selection than Buy Low Foods. It is also situated in Kensington Square Shopping Center with lots of other shops.
15 locals recommend
Safeway Kensington Burnaby
6564 East Hastings StA short drive away (<5 mins) If you're looking for groceries with more selection than Buy Low Foods. It is also situated in Kensington Square Shopping Center with lots of other shops.
Shopping
One SkyTrain stop away or a few minutes by car from the guest house. Fully renovated and one of the newest and updated malls in the Metro Vancouver area.
89 locals recommend
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.One SkyTrain stop away or a few minutes by car from the guest house. Fully renovated and one of the newest and updated malls in the Metro Vancouver area.
Popular and very large shopping center that is about 15 minutes by car but also easily accessible by SkyTrain.
306 locals recommend
Metrotown
Popular and very large shopping center that is about 15 minutes by car but also easily accessible by SkyTrain.
There is groceries (Safeway), a pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart), a few restaurants (including White Spot, Subway, and Cockney King's Fish and Chips) and some other establishments.
22 locals recommend
Kensington Square Shopping Centre
6500 Hastings StThere is groceries (Safeway), a pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart), a few restaurants (including White Spot, Subway, and Cockney King's Fish and Chips) and some other establishments.
Entertainment & Activities
Vancouver's own amusement park located less than 10 minutes away by car. Only open from May to September. Lots of rides!
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StVancouver's own amusement park located less than 10 minutes away by car. Only open from May to September. Lots of rides!
Bowling, in 2022? Yes, and they usually have good deals during weekdays and during less busy times - not friday/saturday nights. They also serve food and non alcoholic drinks there. Walkable in under 10 mins
17 locals recommend
REVS Bowling & Entertainment
5502 Lougheed Hwy.Bowling, in 2022? Yes, and they usually have good deals during weekdays and during less busy times - not friday/saturday nights. They also serve food and non alcoholic drinks there. Walkable in under 10 mins
Drinks & Nightlife
Right across this park are four craft breweries all next to each other known as Brewer's Row. Here you will find the following breweries: Twin Sails, Yellow Dog, Parkside, and Moody Ales. All very reputable breweries! Easily accessible by SkyTrain and a fantastic spot if you're looking to experience a bunch of breweries without having to travel all over the place!
113 locals recommend
Rocky Point Park
2800 Murray StRight across this park are four craft breweries all next to each other known as Brewer's Row. Here you will find the following breweries: Twin Sails, Yellow Dog, Parkside, and Moody Ales. All very reputable breweries! Easily accessible by SkyTrain and a fantastic spot if you're looking to experience a bunch of breweries without having to travel all over the place!
Burnaby's own award winning brewery known for its Belgian style beers. Easily accessible by SkyTrain and less than a 10 minute drive to get there.
Dageraad Brewing
3191 Thunderbird CrescentBurnaby's own award winning brewery known for its Belgian style beers. Easily accessible by SkyTrain and less than a 10 minute drive to get there.
If you're looking for a unique brewery experience at Vancouver's oldest and arguably the most respected craft brewery, this is it. Be warned, this hole in the wall tasting room has an atmosphere that may not be suitable for everyone.
61 locals recommend
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveIf you're looking for a unique brewery experience at Vancouver's oldest and arguably the most respected craft brewery, this is it. Be warned, this hole in the wall tasting room has an atmosphere that may not be suitable for everyone.
While their products can be found at most liquor stores, the brewery itself is an experience and they always have rotating taps that are not of the selections sold in stores. It is also the closest brewery to the guesthouse just a bit over 5 minutes away by car.
12 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewery & Taproom
3845 William StWhile their products can be found at most liquor stores, the brewery itself is an experience and they always have rotating taps that are not of the selections sold in stores. It is also the closest brewery to the guesthouse just a bit over 5 minutes away by car.
Parks & Nature
Closest sandy beach to the guesthouse, located about half an hour away. Very scenic but can get really busy during good weather or weekends.
21 locals recommend
White Pine Beach Rd @ Norton Court
Closest sandy beach to the guesthouse, located about half an hour away. Very scenic but can get really busy during good weather or weekends.
Located about 10 minutes away by car, this park is great for long walks with great views of the Burrard inlet, Port Moody, and North Vancouver.
56 locals recommend
Barnet Marine Park Pier
8181 Barnet RdLocated about 10 minutes away by car, this park is great for long walks with great views of the Burrard inlet, Port Moody, and North Vancouver.
Just a few minutes behind the house, there is a elementary with a playground and a large field. Great for kids.
Parkcrest Elementary
6055 Halifax StreetJust a few minutes behind the house, there is a elementary with a playground and a large field. Great for kids.
A bit further out but if you're looking for a beach that isn't too crowded relatively speaking, this is a good place to check out. While there are a lot of people, the beach covers a large stretch of land.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
A bit further out but if you're looking for a beach that isn't too crowded relatively speaking, this is a good place to check out. While there are a lot of people, the beach covers a large stretch of land.
18 hole Pitch and Putt for ~$14 CAD per adult. Usually not busy during weekdays and can start playing as soon as you arrive.
Kensington Pitch & Putt
5889 Curtis St18 hole Pitch and Putt for ~$14 CAD per adult. Usually not busy during weekdays and can start playing as soon as you arrive.
Sightseeing
Very busy during the summer as a popular tourist spot, but if you go late you can sometimes get cheaper tickets and avoid all the people during the day!
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdVery busy during the summer as a popular tourist spot, but if you go late you can sometimes get cheaper tickets and avoid all the people during the day!