Metro Vancouver has some of the largest tech companies operating here, such as Microsoft, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Electronic Arts.
Metro Vancouver has some of the largest tech companies operating here, such as Microsoft, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Electronic Arts.
Fall is here and Burnaby has much to offer students who are driven by the arts – or just want to try something new. While there is fantastic arts programming in all of Burnaby’s schools, students may wish to dive deeper into their passions.
You’re on the go, with a million things to do. And you still need to eat. Sometimes even the most organized students will need to eat out from time to time. On the plus side, Burnaby’s is host to a multitude of inexpensive restaurants and cafes – that don’t sacrifice flavour or creativity.
How fast and high do the bills stack up? When you are living away from home, it becomes abundantly clear that there are lots of things you need to buy as a student. Here are a few ways to keep your expenses in check.
Q: Was it difficult to locate a place to live?
A: With Google Maps, it was very easy. I even “walked streets up and down” with the “street view” option. So, when we came here we already knew where the shops and bus stops were.
Burnaby is the third largest city in Metro Vancouver with a population of over 230,000 residents, and it’s growing every year. It’s easy to see why: with fantastic schools, the best transit infrastructure in the Lower Mainland, and fantastic shopping and dining, Burnaby living is hard to beat.
Today, more and more people are choosing to leave their cars at home and take the Skytrain and bus instead. Burnaby is perfectly located to access all that the Lower Mainland has to offer – by transit. Here’s why!
From BC-born fashion success stories to international chains and top designer boutiques, Metropolis at Metrotown has something for everyone – on any budget. Here are a few stores that have shoppers buzzing
Vancouver International Airport is a world-class airport located in the city of Richmond, just 20 minutes away from downtown Vancouver.
With superior academic programs and modern facilities, all located within a city of vibrant green spaces, modern shopping malls, safe residential neighbourhoods, and state of the art public transit, choosing an education in Burnaby is the right choice.
Academics
Burnaby School District has one of the largest Advanced Placement (AP) programs in Canada.
Location
Burnaby is located in the centre of Metro Vancouver. Its world-class SkyTrain public transit provides access to downtown Vancouver in just 30 minutes.
Facilities
Burnaby schools feature modern facilities and state of the art technology.
