Metrotown is an area with close ties to Vancouver's Collingwood neighbourhood and to the surrounding Burnaby neighbourhoods, Marlborough to the east and Maywood to the south. A densely-populated area of Burnaby, Metrotown was home to the first SkyTrain line in the mid-1980s and is also bordered by Central Park, second in size only to Stanley Park in Vancouver.
Metrotown is a commercial and retail hub that is popular with small families, students and young professionals with its abundance of shops, businesses, and excellent transport links to Vancouver and surrounding suburbs like Richmond, Coquitlam, and Surrey. Real estate in Metrotown consists of a mix of high-rise apartments, condominiums and townhouses that are close to a range of schools from elementary to the post-secondary level. The high-rise apartments and small townhomes are popular with young, working professionals for their lower median sale price and for the convenient transport links that come with living in area.
Prices for homes in Metrotown range from $188,000 for an condo, $399,000 for a townhouse, and $966,000 for a house. Average prices are slightly lower here than in neighbouring Vancouver suburbs. View Metrotown MLS® Listings and upcoming open houses
Metrotown is home to the Greater Vancouver area's largest shopping and entertainment complex, the Metropolis at Metrotown, as well as a variety of other shopping centres including Crystal Mall, Orchard Park and Station Square. Residents of Metrotown also have the luxury of living in close proximity to Central Park, a 90 hectare urban oasis with recreational and sporting facilities, green space and Swangard Stadium - home of the Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team.
Metrotown Amenities
Metrotown Shopping
The main shopping centre of Metrotown is Metropolis at Metrotown, with over 450 shops, it's B.C's largest shopping centre and entertainment complex, including big retailers like Forever 21, Sephora and designer boutiques like Armani and Coach.
Station Square has over 35 shops and services including a Famous Players movie theatre, Future Shop, Save-On Foods, a financial institution, travel agent and a currency exchange.
Crystal Mall, Burnaby's largest Chinese-Asian mall has shops, a food court, and professional health and education services. It's anchored by the Hilton Hotel and Convention Centre.
Old Orchard, the area's oldest mall, has a 24-hour Shoppers Drug Mart, a walk-in medical clinic, an IGA Marketplace, and a B.C. liquor store.
Schools and Education in Metrotown
Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Metrotown Cafés and Restaurants
There is no shortage of cafés and restaurants in the area that cater to a wide variety of tastes. From small cafés and delis to popular chain restaurants and unique ethnic fare, Metrotown offers something for everyone in the family.
Metrotown Sports and Recreation
Metrotown is anchored by Central Park, a 90-hectare forested oasis in the middle of the city that provides residents and visitors excellent sports and recreation facilities that include tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, a popular pitch-and-putt golf course and 8km of cycling, jogging and walking trails.
Another attraction of living in Metrotown is proximity to Swangard Stadium, home of Vancouver's major league soccer team, The Whitecaps, and host to international and local sporting events. Burnaby's Main Public Library is also located in the Metrotown area, as well as the Bonsor Community Centre.
Metrotown Transportation
Metrotown is a hub of public transport and is bordered by Imperial Street, Kingsway, and Patterson Avenue and is well serviced by public transit. Burnaby SkyTrain stations in the area include Metrotown, Patterson and Royal Oak. There are bus stops situated near the Metrotown's residential and commercial areas with direct links to Vancouver.
Metrotown Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $980,000 Townhouses $439,000 Apartments $299,000
*Source: BC Real Estate Assocation
Metrotown Demographics
Population*- 33,920 *Source: BC Stats
Age* 60+ 22.9% 40 to 59 26.9% 20 to 39 34.8% 5 to 19 11.2% 0 to 4 4.5%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 64% Rented 36%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached 70% Apartments/Semi-Detached 30%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods surrounding Metrotown
- Marlborough
- Maywood
- Champlain Heights
- Collingwood
- Central Park
- Garden Village
- Renfrew
