Southshore Trail — Attraction in Burnaby

Burnaby Lake in British Columbia is a tranquil urban oasis known for its diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. One of the lake's unique features is the presence of wild horses that graze in the surrounding meadows. These horses have become an iconic sight for visitors, adding a sense of wilderness to the urban environment. Burnaby Lake is also a popular spot for birdwatching, canoeing, and hiking, with well-maintained trails offering picturesque views of the lake and its inhabitants. The combination of natural beauty and the chance to observe wild horses makes Burnaby Lake a special destination in the Greater...

I feel grateful to the City of Burnaby for maintaining such a beautiful trail network in this park which is a real urban recreation jewel. I only wish it was connected across HWY 1 to the other interurban forested areas south of the highway to create a green continuum for more extensive hiking experience. Also, the west end of the North Lake trail currently terminates with dead end in the dense bush without reaching the western boundary of the park, and it's a pity, as extending the trail wouldn't be too difficult...

Huge lake with multiple trails, mostly flat and easy to walk. It will take a couple of hours or more to walk around the lake (literally, around it). It’s quite, and dogs are welcome. The trail itself is next to the western painted turtle habitat, so take a look around, but be quiet not to startle them.

It gets dark quickly if you go around 5 or 6 in September, and it will be completely dark around 7:45, will need a flashlight to walk around.

You’ll see leech like insects crossing the road so be careful not to...