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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burnaby has to offer.
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 11 miles from the city centre.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burnaby, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Burnaby to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around ₹ 2,834 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about ₹ 4,168 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Burnaby is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 7 miles from Burnaby. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burnaby, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Burnaby takes 90 miles and will cost you around ₹ 2,667. From Seattle, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,667 for a journey of 195 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel and Happy Day Inn.
Expect to pay ₹ 115 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 ₹ 1,380 and ₹ 1,841. The most frequently booked car type in Burnaby is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.