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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burnaby to see all of its attractions.
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.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about AED 231 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 12 km from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 314 km and will cost you around AED 173. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about AED 257 for a journey of 805 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Expect to pay AED 5.07 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 AED 60.82 and AED 81.09. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Burnaby, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.