The Government Road neighbourhood is located in east Burnaby in an enviable, central location nestled between Burnaby Lake and Burnaby Mountain. It is named for the Government Road street which runs through the neighbourhood from east to west. Government Road lies between the Trans-Canada Highway, the Lougheed Highway and the scenic north edge of Burnaby Lake. The community has fast and frequent links to downtown Vancouver as it lies along the Skytrain tracks.
Government Road is an attractive, residential community adjacent to beautiful parklands and recreational trails and facilities around Burnaby Lake. The real estate is mostly single-family homes with some semi-detached houses and townhouses.
Government Road condos range from $299,000 to $369,000; townhouses from $499,000 to $688,000; and houses average $920,000 to $1,348,000. View Government Road MLS® Listings and upcoming open houses
Government Road Amenities
Government Road Shopping
The nearby Lougheed Town Centre has 185 shops and services including The Bay, London Drugs, Safeway, Wal-Mart and Sport Chek. There are also a number of big box stores along Lougheed Highway like Staples, PetSmart and Office Depot. Brentwood Town Centre is also close by and has over 110 shops and services and a Sears and Zellers.
Schools and Education in Government Road
Elementary schools
Secondary Schools
Government Road Cafes and Restaurants
Government Road enjoys access to the many multicultural cuisines found in the city. Horizons Restaurant on Burnaby Mountain is renowned for its Pacific cuisine and breathtaking views of the city.
Government Road Sports and Recreation
Nestled between Burnaby Lake and Burnaby Mountain, Government Road comes with many advantages for residents. The stunning forests of Burnaby Lake Park are only moments away and offer a wildlife sanctuary, a rowing course for canoeing and kayaking, tennis courts, a nature house and a Sports Complex with a pool, arena and gym. There is also the Burnaby Equestrian Centre on the east side of Burnaby Lake Park.
Burnaby Mountain offers breathtaking views of the city and mountains, walking and hiking trails, cycling and picnic sites.
Government Road Transportation
Government Road offers fast access to downtown Vancouver and surrounding suburbs with three SkyTrain stations; Sperling, Lake City, and Production Way-University. There are also a number of bus links from Government Road to Metrotown and Vancouver.
Government Road Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $960,000 Townhouses $520,000 Apartments $329,000
*Source: BC Real Estate Association
Government Road Demographics
Population* -2,325 *Source: BC Stats
Age* 60+ 18.6% 40 to 59 32.2% 20 to 39 25.7% 5 to 19 18.5% 0 to 4 4.6%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 92% Rented 8.5%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached 85.7% Apartments 14.3%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods surrounding Government Road
- Sullivan Heights
- Deer Lake
- Simon Fraser University
- Burnaby Mountain
- Brentwood Park
