Burnaby Mountain is one of those places that feels like a hidden gem, even though it’s well known among locals. The views alone make the trip worthwhile—on a clear day, you can see the city skyline, Burrard Inlet, and the North Shore mountains all at once. Sunset here is something else entirely. The sky turns soft shades of orange and pink, and there's a stillness that makes you pause and just take it all in.
What’s really special, though, is the atmosphere. Whether you’re walking one of the forested trails, having a peaceful solo moment, or enjoying a laid-back picnic with someone special, the mountain has this calm energy that’s hard to describe. It’s also a really cute spot for a casual date—strolling through the rose garden, sitting on a bench with coffee, or watching the totem poles catch the light as the sun sets.
It feels close enough to the city to be accessible, but far enough to give you a genuine sense of escape. There's something for everyone, whether you're looking to hike, relax, or just breathe for a while. It's the kind of place you end up coming back to without...
Read moreThis “Sky Garden” 🪴 is being located high up the hill where the SFU (Simon Fraser University) is located in!!! If you come up here… you can see beautiful scenery of the city of Burnaby and Metro Vancouver areas too!!! This Sky Garden also has totem poll- styled statues which is made by the Japanese artist!! I went to this place while I was traveling Metro Vancouver area with my parents!! If you have some time traveling the city of Vancouver… I hardly recommend you visiting this place at least one time during your travel through the Vancouver area for sure!!! 👍 also, pets or dogs are widely accepted and available in this area if you just clean up your pets and dog’s droppings and poo...
Read moreBeautiful views of Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Moody, Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm (inlet), and Coastal Mountains. For those who do not have a car, take a bus from "Production Way" Skytrain station to Simon Fraser University. From there, get on the northern side of SFU and walk westward. First, you will walk along the road (on its right side, there is a pathway). Then, you will enter into a forest. Continue in the westerly direction and after a short walk, you will emerge out of the forest and will see a Rose Garden, restaurant (open only for reservations). On the right side, there will be viewpoints to the north and west. You can also walk up from the parking lot for better views...
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