Burnaby
Centrally located in the Lower Mainland
Burnaby is centrally located within the rapidly growing metropolitan area of the Lower Mainland. It is among Vancouver’s most attractive suburbs – a major urban centre offering all the benefits of proximity to the city without the high cost of living. Burnaby boasts many beautiful lakes, forested mountain parkland, an ocean beach, rivers, parks and botanical gardens, major sports fields, golf courses, bicycle and walking trails, a major commercial town centre and high density residential areas. Burnaby is home to Simon Fraser University.
Area facts
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Location: | 13 km east of Vancouver |
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Population: | 202,799 |
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Key Industries: | technology, heavy industry, film industry, education, retail, utilities, and warehouse and distribution |
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Transportation: | car, bus, SkyTrain |
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Schools: | kindergarten to grade 12; major post-secondary institutions include Simon Fraser University and the BC Institute of Technology |
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Hospital: |
Burnaby Hospital is a 286-bed hospital offering medical, surgical, tertiary palliative care, psychiatry, as well as 24/7 emergency services with 70,000 visits annually. |
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