Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area in Burnaby, British Columbia offers some of the most awe inspiring views from its lookout. On clear days, visitors can look northwards to Indian Arm, the North Shore and the city's of Belcarra, Port Moody and Coquitlam including the snowy caps of the Cascade Mountains. CREDIT: Venture Vancouver, SOURCE: www.venturevancouver.com

From Burnaby Mountain, visitors can see Indian Arm, the North Shore, Vancouver and even to Vancouver Island.

STATS

Type:

Park

Season:

All Seasons

Weather:

All Weather

Time:

3 hours

Cost:

Free

What to bring:

Camera, Binoculars, Drink, Hiking Boots, Blanket

Located atop Burnaby Mountain, Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area offers spectacular views of Indian Arm, the Downtown Core of Vancouver and its surrounding cities, the North Shore Mountains and the Ocean. Surprisingly unknown to visitors to the city, its views rival some of the best lookouts in the city such as Grouse Mountain and the Harbour Centre Lookout. The Conservation Area is located below the Simon Fraser University Campus on a grassy lawn surrounded by trees, artwork and a rose garden. A path along a steep cliff face provides some of the most awe-inspiring views of the Indian Arm fjord and its quiet, peaceful surroundings makes it an ideal spot to stop and enjoy the sights and sounds above the City.

Burnaby Mountain - rising above the city below - is one of its most visible natural landmarks - what is even more extraordinary is the large conservation area which encompasses most of the mountain with dozens of trails for hikers of all skills and at its rest area offering some of the most fantastic views of the region.

Historically, Burnaby Mountain was first utilized for its forests - with the construction of the sawmill which was once located in nearby Barnet Marine Park, the region was quickly logged. Hikers discovered the area in the 1920s leading to its popularity and eventually its designation as a park and recreation site. At its peak, Simon Fraser University encompasses only a small portion of the mountain and donated an additional 820 acres in 1995 which added hiking trails and more land for public enjoyment.
A trail map can be found at the City of Burnaby Parks Department Website

The Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area entrance is one of the most popular areas in the Park to visit - here, grassy and well kept meadows line the fenced cliff sides, the Park's only restaurant offers delectable meals and decadent deserts, the Centennial Rose Garden invites admirers, artwork and carvings vie for attention and the magnificent view from Downtown Vancouver to all of Indian Arm can be seen. Its fantastic views are one of the mountain's greatest draws - the sheer cliff face on the northern edge offers a panorama of the mountains, forests and cities below.

The Conservation Area offers various activities for hikers, sightseers, adventurers and visitors. Regardless of the season, the views and fantastic sunsets continue to bring new people to the Park and entice back the old. Each season brings something different to Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and can be enjoyed by all ages.