Located on the spectacular Burrard Inlet, Barnet Marine Park is a favourite of water-lovers. Take a swim in the ocean, explore the shoreline or just bask in the sun. Picnic tables and barbeques are scattered under shady trees and a concession stand, change rooms and outdoor showers are available in the summer. If you like to be on the water, launch your canoe, kayak or sailing dinghy. You can even try your luck at crabbing!

Just across the water, large freighters are at work and pleasure crafts navigate the choppy waters.

This picturesque riverside park provides a wonderful opportunity to experience and explore the mighty Fraser River.  Take a jog, a walk or a leisurely stroll along the shoreline trail – but just make sure to take a break on one of the log benches to enjoy a view of the marine traffic on this bustling waterway.  

Two of the park trails take you inland.  The western route, surrounded by wet brush lands, leads to the Marine Way pedestrian overpass.  The eastern route follows along scenic Byrne Creek.  

Located in the middle of the city, Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a stunning wildlife sanctuary. The lake was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago, and its shores were home to sawmills in the late 1800s.   

Avid birdwatchers will find the park ideal for spotting blue herons, bald eagles, belted kingfishers and osprey – and even more rare birds, such as the green-backed heron.  There’s even a viewing tower providing a bird's eye view for spotting wildlife. Click here for a map of Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

The mountain, water and city views from high atop Burnaby Mountain make this a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The lush-green hillside offers the perfect place to throw around a Frisbee or fly a kite. A network of trails also offers a variety of hiking, walking and jogging options.  For children, a playground is tucked into the upper hillside.

The Centennial Pavilion area features the resplendent Rose Garden, with its vibrant colours, heady scents and great variety of roses.  Towering over the distant city are the tall Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) sculptures.  The Kamui Mintara comprises more than a dozen carved poles created by Japanese sculptors Nuburi Toko and his son, Shusei.

Eco-sculpture celebrates the wonders of nature while adding handcrafted beauty to the Burnaby landscape – giving residents and visitors more great reasons to visit the city’s parks and cultural facilities.

Eco-sculpture is a modern form of horticulture also known as “topiary.” Rather than relying on stone and chisel, eco-sculptors create art from nature.  Recognizing a unique opportunity, the City of Burnaby is taking the lead in bringing eco-sculpture to the West Coast through installations and workshops.

Stop and smell the roses at the Centennial Rose Garden, featuring more than 900 bushes of modern Hybrid Teas and Floribundas.  For those wanting to develop their green thumbs, free advice and practical demonstrations on rose culture are available every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.

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An urban forest of colossal douglas fir, western hemlock, poplar and maple, Central Park is similar to the magnificent rainforests that once dominated North America's west coast. Located just minutes from Metrotown Mall, this wooded oasis will transport you far from the hustle and bustle of city living.  This century-old park features two ponds, home to geese and ducks, and the beautiful Earl and Jennie Lohn Perennial Garden. For children, the park offers the award-winning Variety Club Playground – an integrated play area providing fun and challenges for kids of all ages and abilities.

With hundreds of rhododendrons bursting in bloom every spring, you won’t want to miss a visit to the Century Gardens. Enjoy the aromatic bouquet as you stroll amid the horticultural beauty that the region is so famous for – including the renowned Rhododendron display, Burnaby's official flower.  Located beside the Ceperley House, a heritage landmark building, Century Gardens is a must-see for everyone who appreciates the best of floral splendour.

Confederation Park offers the best of both worlds – excellent recreational facilities and untouched wilderness. Part of the developed area includes activities such as lawn bowling, bocce ball, tennis, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, skateboarding and track running. The north side of the park is untouched and left in its natural state with the 1.3 kilometre Penzance Trail, which meanders through dense forest and offers a view of the Burrard Inlet. With an array of recreational activities, families can easily spend all day at Confederation Park. Bring a picnic and feast among the trees.  Or take a ride on the model steam railway, which operates on weekends during the summer. The summertime spray pool also provides hours of fun entertainment on a hot summer’s day.

Deer Lake Park offers a peaceful natural environment in the heart of the city. The trails meander around the lake and through unique meadows and woodlands. In the summer, you can rent a boat, launch your own canoe, sailboat or rowboat on Deer Lake, or enjoy sunbathing on the beach at the lake's east end.  Opportunities also abound for bird-watching and wildlife-viewing in the lake, forest, meadow and marsh areas.  Whether you’re interested in relaxing in the sun, hiking a trail, rowing a boat or watching nature’s animals – Deer Lake Park has something for every age and interest.

As Burnaby’s best-preserved heritage area, Deer Lake Park features an entire neighbourhood of Edwardian country homes and landscapes – which are now part of our largest urban park.

The homes surrounding Deer Lake were originally built between 1904 and 1935, and were developed with an idealized view of the English countryside. The landscape of these gracious old homes remain integral to the lakeshore-setting experience, and convey a special sense of history to park visitors.  Feel free to wander the many trails surrounding the lakeshore to discover the park’s heritage and natural beauty.

Nikkei Place is at once a monument to Japanese Canadian history and a gateway to the future. It is the largest, most comprehensive Japanese Canadian complex in Canada. Comprised of the National Nikkei Heritage Centre, Japanese Canadian National Museum, New Sakura-so seniors’ housing, the Nikkei Home assisted living residence, and the beautiful Nikkei Garden, Nikkei Place bridges generations and cultures — providing a focal point for the promotion and celebration of Japanese Canadian culture and its contribution to the Canadian mosaic.