 Burnaby
Burnaby is located between the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. On the north the city is bordered by Burrard Inlet, and to the south by the Fraser River. The city is on Hwy 99A, 12 km (7 mi) east of Vancouver. Main entrances from Highway 1 are the Grandview Highway, Sprott Street, Willingdon Avenue, and Cariboo Interchange.
Named after Robert Burnaby who had explored the region in 1859, Burnaby was incorporated in 1892 and achieved city status 100 years later. Burnaby has evolved from a predominantly suburban, bedroom community to an urban centre in its own right -- and with commercial and industrial development, the population has never stopped growing. Burnaby features high density residential areas, major commercial town centres, rapid transit, high technology research and business parks, comprehensive industrial estates, and major post-secondary institutions.
Population: 197,292 (the third most populated urban centre in British Columbia)
Elevation: Ranges from sea level to a maximum of 1,200 feet atop Burnaby Mountain.
Climate: Moderate with warm summers, and cool rainy winters.
Main Industries: Burnaby has a large commercial centre; manufacturing; large industrial parks; warehousing and distribution and a growing high-tech industry.
Recreation Facilities and Activities: Swangard Stadium and numerous other sports, recreation, and community complex's, Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, Tennis / Racquet courts, Burnaby Velodrome (North America's only indoor cycling track), golf courses, wildlife sanctuary, fishing, boating, swimming, museums, arts studios, theatre, shopping and dining.
Local Attractions: Simon Fraser University and Burnaby Centennial Park, both on Burnaby Mountain; Deer Lake; Century Park that includes Century Garden, Burnaby Art Gallery, James Cowan Theatre, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, the Art Gallery at Ceperley House in Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel; Burnaby Lake Regional Park; Central Park; Metropolis and Metrotown Centre.
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