Burnaby Lake is a residential community on the southwest side of Burnaby Lake Regional Park, 770 acres of land that is home to Burnaby Lake and a variety of wildlife. The Burnaby Lake neighbourhood is located in South Burnaby and is bordered by Highway 1 to the south and the city of New Westminster to the east. The neighbourhood is a haven for nature lovers as it boasts fantastic views of the lake and Burnaby Mountain. The real estate market in Burnaby Lake consists mostly of single-family houses with a smaller number of apartments and condos. The average rental is $880 per month.
House prices in Burnaby Lake range from $589,000 to $1,280,000. Townhouses range from $329,000 to $530,000, and apartments from $249,000 to $380,000. An overwhelming number of residents in Burnaby Lake own their homes (82 per cent), more than 10 per cent higher than the rest of the Greater Vancouver area. View Burnaby Lake MLS® listings and upcoming open houses
Residents of Burnaby Lake also have easy access to Robert Burnaby Park with its network of walking and jogging trails, dog off-leash area, playground and outdoor swimming pool.
Burnaby Lake Amenities
Burnaby Lake Shopping
Metropolis at Metrotown has over 450 shops, making it B.C's largest shopping centre and entertainment complex, including big retailers like Forever 21, Sephora and designer boutiques like Armani and Coach.
Royal City Centre Mall in neighbouring New Westminster offers a Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, and a variety of shops and services.
Schools and Education in Burnaby Lake
Elementary Schools
- Lakeview Elementary (homes for sale)
- Edmonds Community Elementary (homes for sale)
- Second Street Community Elementary (homes for sale)
Secondary Schools
Burnaby Lake Cafés and Restaurants
The Burnaby Lake neighbourhood is centrally located and is close to the Metrotown area and its wide variety and selection of ethnic cuisines, restaurants and cafes. The famous Hart House Restaurant in neighbouring Deer Lake, serves Pacific cuisine set in an idyllic lakeside heritage house setting.
Burnaby Lake Sports and Recreation
Home to Burnaby Lake Regional Park, residents of the Burnaby Lake community have mother nature on their doorsteps. The park spans 770 acres and has Burnaby Lake as its main geographical feature. Home to 70 species of birds and 19km of walking/hiking trails encircling the entire lake, there are myriad activities available for the whole family. Burnaby Lake Regional Park features also include the Burnaby Equestrian Centre, Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club, and Burnaby Lake Rowing Club.
The Burnaby Lake residential area is also home to Robert Burnaby Park, which boasts walking trails, an outdoor swimming pool, dog off-leash area and a baseball diamond.
Burnaby Lake Transportation
The Burnaby Lake community is well served by transit bus links connecting it to Metrotown and Vancouver. There is also Sperling SkyTrain station on the Waterfront Line and Edmonds SkyTrain station on the Millennium Line.
Burnaby Lake Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $658,000 Townhouses $346,000 Apartments $261,000
*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Burnaby Lake Demographics
Population* -2,080 *Source: BC Stats
Age* 65+ 12.6% 40 to 64 35.9% 20 to 44 29.4% 5 to 19 17.9% 0 to 4 4.5%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 82% Rented 17.9%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached 59% Apartments 41%
*Source: BC Stats
