The Park

The BLPA acknowledges that our work is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples. We offer immense gratitude and thanks to the nations and the Indigenous peoples who have long been protectors of the lands and the waters that house and nourish us and allow us to do this work to restore and protect Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

This regional park, right in the heart of Burnaby, is a place to reconnect with the natural world without leaving the city. The area is a stunning wildlife sanctuary where birdwatchers regularly spot great blue herons, bald eagles, belted kingfishers, osprey and even rarer birds such as the small green-backed heron.

The lake was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago, and only a century ago its shores were home to bustling sawmills. Today, a viewing tower on that same shore provides a bird’s-eye view for spotting wildlife. You can view the lake from your canoe or kayak to get an up-close look at the busy beavers, diving ducks and turtles feeding in the marsh.

Burnaby Lake has a rowing course suitable for canoeing, kayaking and rowing training.  It features a 10.2 km trail around the lake which is popular with walkers and runners, as well as several shorter trails on the north side of the lake.

Dogs are welcome but must be on leash for the safety of all park visitors, birds and wildlife according to the Regional Parks Canine Code of Conduct. You will find a list of Burnaby’s off-leash areas here.

Click on the map below to see the amenities available at Burnaby Lake Regional Park.

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How to Get Here

Click here to find directions including how to get to the park by transit.

Find Out More

Learn more about our some of our Park Community Partners here.

Waterways in Burnaby