C I T Y O F B U R N A B Y
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
Of course, it also helps if a city is located
in the midst of visual splendour and has
easy and plentiful access to other locales.
Burnaby, which is the third-largest
city in B.C. with a population of 238,000
and growing, has all of this in spades—
which is why of the 21 municipalities, one
treaty First Nation and one electoral area
comprising Metro Vancouver it is attracting
young families, new and established
businesses, and everything in between like
a magnet.
Incorporated in 1892, Burnaby has come
a long way from the days when its mayor,
Derek Corrigan, was a boy in East Vancouver.
"The world ended at the Joyce transit
loop, because that's where the city of
Vancouver trolleys ended their trip,"
Mayor Corrigan recalls. It [Burnaby]
has also evolved light years beyond its
reputation in the 1960s as "the suburb of
happy homes," according to promotional
material of that era.
Today, Burnaby is home to instantly
familiar corporate players in the technološy
and entertainment sectors, two highly-
respected post-secondary educational
institutions, two rapid transit lines, strong
industry clusters with enormous growth
potential and an array of amenities that,
combined with many cultural components,
contribute to a welcoming community
for a populace that speaks no less than 85
di•erent languages.
"Burnaby has recognized that great
cities are borne out of solid plans," says
Mayor Corrigan. "The city has long been
known for its abundant parkland, vibrant
economy, diversity of neighbourhoods
and overall quality of life. To protect and
develop those attributes, twenty years
ago we worked with citizens to develop an
Oœcial Community Plan that has resulted
in the Burnaby we all enjoy today—a city
that embraces diversity, supports business,
protects neighbourhoods and ensures
abundant opportunities to live, work, learn
and play right here in the city."
Just slightly smaller in size than
Vancouver, Burnaby is one of Metro
Vancouver's most topographically diverse
municipalities, bordered to the south by the
DID YOU KNOW?
W The Burnaby Board of Trade is
in the unique position of being
both Burnaby's premier business
association, as well as the City
of Burnaby's official economic
development office. This dual role
makes the organization exclusively
capable of a broad range of
services including:
• Advocacy and public policy with
government on behalf of all local
businesses
• Education and networking
opportunities with more than 70
events every year
• Cost savings to encourage
business growth and success
• Business promotion to enhance
the profile of the business
community
• Economic, social and
environmental programming to
improve business conditions
Two rapid transit lines run
through Burnaby, making it an
appealing and ideal location for
residents and businesses
