Burnaby Real Estate
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Real estate in Burnaby, BC is centrally located in the Metro Vancouver area, only about a fifteen minute commute from downtown Vancouver. Burnaby is known for having one of Metro Vancouver’s most diverse populations, along with sprawling shopping venues, plenty of scenic greenspace, and thriving arts, technology, and education industries.
Visitors from around BC and Canada as a whole flock to Burnaby for its impressive retail offerings. The city is home to five distinct shopping districts featuring everything from national favourite brands to authentic Asian marketplaces, independent boutiques, second-hand stores and more.
The Metropolis at Metrotown is BC’s largest shopping mall with hundreds of stores, restaurants, and services, while Burnaby’s Crystal Mall is the city’s largest Chinese shopping centre with hundreds of retailers and services with everything from specialty grocery stores, to restaurants, salons, and acupuncturists.
The City of Lougheed located in Burnaby features a shopping centre with over 90 shops and services, as well as newly developed luxury rental and condominium towers. At Burnaby Heights you’ll find an impressive selection of independent merchants representing the diverse array of cultures found amongst the city’s population along with striking street murals and delicious restaurants.
The Brentwood area is home to another sprawling mall and urban centre that is undergoing massive expansion to introduce 11 luxurious residential tower with top-end amenities including indoor and outdoor fitness centres, a putting green, a bar/social lounge, and more.
Along with its impressive shopping centres, Burnaby’s rich multicultural population is reflected in its vibrant and eclectic food scenes. With restaurants offering food from just about every culture you can think of along with Farmer’s markets, pubs, and cafes, the options are endless.
For those looking to enjoy the outdoors, much of Burnaby’s land is designated to parks and greenspaces. With more than 200 parks, two scenic public golf courses, tranquil lakes and shorelines, and the breathtaking Burnaby Mountain, residents can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
Burnaby is also home to exciting cultural venues showcasing a mix of local and nationally acclaimed visual arts, theatre, music, and history. The Burnaby Art Gallery – which showcases exhibits focusing on works of art on paper from both local and international artists – hosts a variety of workshops, programs, and classes for those of all ages, while the Deer Lake Art Gallery promotes local talent.
Those looking to take in some history will enjoy a visit to the Burnaby Village Museum where they can explore a replica of a 1920s village, complete with a Barbershop, Pharmacy, Blacksmith, and more, or the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre which displays the rich history of Japanese Canadians. For some live entertainment, the award-winning Shadbolt Centre for the Arts hosts live performances and festivals, along with art exhibits and programming.
To learn more about the thriving city of Burnaby, contact one of our specialized market experts and let us help you begin the search for your dream home.
