Burnaby British Columbia Map

About Burnaby, British Columbia

Burnaby is a city in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Burnaby is located at 49.2428°N, 122.9728°W.

Burnaby nestles into a landscape shaped by glacial retreat, its terrain a compelling blend of gently sloping hills and flatter expanses that speak of ancient watercourses. It lies 10.4 km east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 101°T), and is situated 13.8 km west-south-west of Coquitlam. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a deep, earthy perfume, mingling the scent of damp soil with the evergreen tang of towering cedars and firs. Vast tracts of parkland, like the sprawling green heart of Stanley Park on its western edge, offer a breathing space where sunlight filters through dense canopy, painting shifting patterns on moss-covered stones and the soft duff of the forest floor. The presence of the Fraser River to the south, a broad, powerful artery, dictates much of the region's character, its influence felt in the occasional mist that rises from its surface and the distant rumble of barges navigating its depths. Historically, Burnaby was carved from the abundant forests that once dominated this land, its early economy deeply rooted in logging and agriculture, with fertile valleys yielding crops that fed a burgeoning province. Later, the arrival of the railway and the expansion of industry transformed its character, drawing a diverse population and fostering a spirit of industriousness that still hums beneath the surface of its residential neighbourhoods. Today, Burnaby is a hub of innovation and education, home to a renowned university that draws students from across the globe, its modern architecture a stark yet harmonious contrast to the enduring natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The quiet hum of traffic on major thoroughfares hints at the city's connectivity, yet pockets of serene residential streets, lined with mature trees, offer a sense of established community and a slower pace of life, particularly in the late afternoon when the golden light of dusk begins to soften the edges of the day.

About This Burnaby Map Page

Explore Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.242778, -122.972778. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Burnaby includes the postal code (V5G), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Burnaby is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.