Local Guidebook
Sightseeing and Nature
If you enjoy nature and walks, the Trans-Canada trail runs throughout this mountainous park.
Eye-soaring views of the lower mainland- definitely capture the views into the evening while enjoying a glass of wine at the Mintara restaurant atop the mountain.
Definitely a local beauty only a 10min. drive away.
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Parque Burnaby Mountain
100 Centennial WayIf you enjoy nature and walks, the Trans-Canada trail runs throughout this mountainous park.
Eye-soaring views of the lower mainland- definitely capture the views into the evening while enjoying a glass of wine at the Mintara restaurant atop the mountain.
Definitely a local beauty only a 10min. drive away.
Enjoy the city's cultural center for the Arts with pretty views of the lake. A great place for a run and/ or leisurely walk where one can take in the magestic sounds of blue herons and sights of Canadian geese and beavers. Also enjoy a lovely brunch, lunch and/ or dinner with a beautiful view.
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Deer Lake
Enjoy the city's cultural center for the Arts with pretty views of the lake. A great place for a run and/ or leisurely walk where one can take in the magestic sounds of blue herons and sights of Canadian geese and beavers. Also enjoy a lovely brunch, lunch and/ or dinner with a beautiful view.
3km hike in Burnaby; considered intermediate with a 240km elevation gain.
If you like climbing, this local trail has 500 wooden steps.
Velodrome Trail
Velodrome Trail3km hike in Burnaby; considered intermediate with a 240km elevation gain.
If you like climbing, this local trail has 500 wooden steps.
A gorgeous, historic park with amazing views. A must-go!
2658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA gorgeous, historic park with amazing views. A must-go!
Vancouver's seawall is home to those who enjoy walks, runs, biking and rollerblading. Make sure to relax at a local restaurant, brewery and/ or cafe while there. Must-visit!
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Seawall
SeawallVancouver's seawall is home to those who enjoy walks, runs, biking and rollerblading. Make sure to relax at a local restaurant, brewery and/ or cafe while there. Must-visit!
I have personally done this hike; the views of each of the three lakes are stunning.
Although about a 2.5hr drive, you will not be disappointed!
Head out early (I usually leave around 6am), especially if the weather is nice, and get yourself a parking spot.
A hiking poll(s) can be helpful when coming back down (there is one steep hill on the hike).
Must-go!
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Provincial Joffre Lakes
Lake RoadI have personally done this hike; the views of each of the three lakes are stunning.
Although about a 2.5hr drive, you will not be disappointed!
Head out early (I usually leave around 6am), especially if the weather is nice, and get yourself a parking spot.
A hiking poll(s) can be helpful when coming back down (there is one steep hill on the hike).
Must-go!
This beautiful local park is home to locals of Burnaby. Confederation Park has accessibility to trails and the beach. Home to a lovely track and field, picnic area, tennis court, skateboard park, playground for children of all ages, a seniors center, public pool and gym and public library!
Enjoy the views of mountains, luscious green trees, locals playing Bocce Ball, squirrels and native birds.
A quick, local escape into nature at your foot steps.
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Confederation Park
250 Willingdon AveThis beautiful local park is home to locals of Burnaby. Confederation Park has accessibility to trails and the beach. Home to a lovely track and field, picnic area, tennis court, skateboard park, playground for children of all ages, a seniors center, public pool and gym and public library!
Enjoy the views of mountains, luscious green trees, locals playing Bocce Ball, squirrels and native birds.
A quick, local escape into nature at your foot steps.
You can access part of the Trans Canada trail off of Penzance Street which is a one block walk from B'Casa residence.
You walk through a forested trail which leads you to a rocky beach over the railroad tracks.
Trail entrance across Confederation Park (on Penzance Street).
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Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada TrailYou can access part of the Trans Canada trail off of Penzance Street which is a one block walk from B'Casa residence.
You walk through a forested trail which leads you to a rocky beach over the railroad tracks.
Trail entrance across Confederation Park (on Penzance Street).
Local Cafes
Ask barista for a pour-over recommendation- local and delicious!
Enjoy FDL's gelato on a hot day.
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Fiordilatte Gelateria And Caffe
4233 East E Hastings StAsk barista for a pour-over recommendation- local and delicious!
Enjoy FDL's gelato on a hot day.
Ask the barista for their pour-overs and daily speciality teas/ lattes. Their double baked croissants are amazing!
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Chez Christophe
4717 Hastings StAsk the barista for their pour-overs and daily speciality teas/ lattes. Their double baked croissants are amazing!
A great, local breakfast/ brunch spot in walking distance, 5min.
You may encounter a line up, first-come, first-serve. Worth the wait!
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The Gray Olive Cafeteria
4190 Hastings StA great, local breakfast/ brunch spot in walking distance, 5min.
You may encounter a line up, first-come, first-serve. Worth the wait!
A local cafe with a comforting vibe and energy just minutes away, walking distance. Gabi and Jules is a locally-run cafe that offers beverages, baked goods, fresh-baked pies and more! Enjoy their street view patio on a beautiful day.
Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies and Baked Goodness
A local cafe with a comforting vibe and energy just minutes away, walking distance. Gabi and Jules is a locally-run cafe that offers beverages, baked goods, fresh-baked pies and more! Enjoy their street view patio on a beautiful day.
A local favourite that not only has its specialty flare but also, a friendly staff and owner who make going to Artigiano feel like home! Enjoy the patio that looks onto Hastings Street while also enjoying a boozy Happy Hour which starts at 2pm!
Artigiano Burnaby
A local favourite that not only has its specialty flare but also, a friendly staff and owner who make going to Artigiano feel like home! Enjoy the patio that looks onto Hastings Street while also enjoying a boozy Happy Hour which starts at 2pm!
Food Scene
Delicious wood fire pizza and weekday happy hour starting at 4pm.
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Sopra Sotto Pizzeria
4022 Hastings StDelicious wood fire pizza and weekday happy hour starting at 4pm.
For those with a sweet-tooth!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glenburn Soda Fountain & Confectionery
4090 Hastings StFor those with a sweet-tooth!
An authentic family-run restaurant! The food and people are fabulous!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OLOVE GREEK KITCHEN
5931 Hastings StAn authentic family-run restaurant! The food and people are fabulous!
Burnaby's oldest Italian restaurant in the Heights featuring the largest portions!
Within walking distance (10 min.).
Expect line ups every night. Go early!
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Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings StBurnaby's oldest Italian restaurant in the Heights featuring the largest portions!
Within walking distance (10 min.).
Expect line ups every night. Go early!
Local, family-run business featuring Australian fare.
Within walking distance (12min.), located in the Heights.
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Peaked Pies
4114 Hastings StLocal, family-run business featuring Australian fare.
Within walking distance (12min.), located in the Heights.
Tentatsu Japanese Restaurant Burnaby
4266 Hastings StreetA local go-to Japanese cuisine within walking distance (7min.)
A local favourite! The Valley Bakery offers deicious treats both sweet and savoury. The whipped cream fruit cake is so so good!
Within walking distance (10-15min.)
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The Valley Bakery
4058 Hastings StA local favourite! The Valley Bakery offers deicious treats both sweet and savoury. The whipped cream fruit cake is so so good!
Within walking distance (10-15min.)
The newest addition to our local Heights! Circolo is a quaint Italian restaurant- amazing Risotto and Burrata! Make sure to make a reservation.
Circolo Wine Bar
4092 Hastings StreetThe newest addition to our local Heights! Circolo is a quaint Italian restaurant- amazing Risotto and Burrata! Make sure to make a reservation.
A relatively new Sushi restaurant in the Heights, just a short walk away. This is my FAVOURITE place to go for fresh, creative and delicious food! Enjoy!
Shen Sushi
A relatively new Sushi restaurant in the Heights, just a short walk away. This is my FAVOURITE place to go for fresh, creative and delicious food! Enjoy!
Breweries
A favourite local brewery with changing taps. Sit inside or outside on the street-side patio.
Trivia night on Tuesdays.
Bike to (9min.); Walk to (25-30min.); Drive to (5min.)
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Steamworks Brewery & Taproom
3845 William StA favourite local brewery with changing taps. Sit inside or outside on the street-side patio.
Trivia night on Tuesdays.
Bike to (9min.); Walk to (25-30min.); Drive to (5min.)
Local brewery about a 15min. drive
If you enjoy crisp blonde-like ales, try the Barnabarian- delish!
Dageraad Brewing
3191 Thunderbird CrescentLocal brewery about a 15min. drive
If you enjoy crisp blonde-like ales, try the Barnabarian- delish!
Self-Care
Athena Day Spa
4317 Hastings StreetCozy and relaxing! Great pedicures!
Walking distance (7min.)
A lovely space for all your self-care needs! Located inside of the Amazing Brentwood, which is a leisurely 15-20min. walk from B'Casa.
The hydra-facial is amazing!
Ritual Salon Spa Brow Bar
Brentwood BoulevardA lovely space for all your self-care needs! Located inside of the Amazing Brentwood, which is a leisurely 15-20min. walk from B'Casa.
The hydra-facial is amazing!
If you are looking for blow outs and all your hair and nail care needs, J Diem is my favourite local go to! All the women are talented and so lovely!
Ideal for women, children and men.
The owner Jenny is a sweetheart!
Within walking distance (5min.)
J. Diem Hair & Nail Salon Ltd
4357 Hastings StreetIf you are looking for blow outs and all your hair and nail care needs, J Diem is my favourite local go to! All the women are talented and so lovely!
Ideal for women, children and men.
The owner Jenny is a sweetheart!
Within walking distance (5min.)
If you are looking for results, Parthena is always my first choice when it comes to getting a facial. She is knowledgable, sweet and welcoming!
Other treatments available.
Ideal for women and men.
Located inside Pillars Salon, within walking distance (10min.)
Harmonia Experience Spa
4256 Hastings StreetIf you are looking for results, Parthena is always my first choice when it comes to getting a facial. She is knowledgable, sweet and welcoming!
Other treatments available.
Ideal for women and men.
Located inside Pillars Salon, within walking distance (10min.)
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
City Events
concerts- Deer Lake Blues Festival
parades- Hats Off Day
car-free days- Commercial Drive
cultural days- Italian and Greek days