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Burnaby, BC is located 10 KM (about a 20 minute drive) from , BC’s main core. Burnaby is a beautiful, livable, vibrant, and sustainable community with a healthy economy and a respect for the natural environment. In Burnaby you can find a real balance of city life, and a life in the great outdoors. There is something for everyone in Burnaby; it is a great place to live, work, and play!

Weather

Burnaby has a mild climate year-round. Winters are wet rather than snowy. Summer usually extends from June until mid-September, with warm and breezy days.

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Seasonal Average Temperatures (˚C)

January: 5˚C April: 9˚ C July: 18˚C October: 10˚ C

Additional Information For current information on weather in Burnaby, BC please visit: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/canada/british- columbia/burnaby

Location

Situated between the city of Vancouver on the west and , , and on the east, Burnaby is further bounded by and the on the north and south respectively.

Driving Distances: Vancouver……………………………………………….. 14.7km (approx. 25 minutes) Vancouver International Airport………………………………… 21.2 km (approx. 36 minutes) Surrey…………………………………………………………………………. 27.7 km (approx. 34 minutes) New Westminster………………………………………………………… 7.4 km (approx. 15 minutes) Seattle, WA, US….………………………………………………………. 220 km (approx. 3 hours)

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Transportation

Air

Burnaby is just 35 minutes away to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). It has daily flights to all across including Calgary, Montreal and Toronto. It also flies to destinations all around the world.

Ground

Burnaby has a number of modes of transportation to make it easy to get around, including taxis, busses and sky trains.

Accommodation

The average rent per month in Burnaby is $1050 for a 1 bedroom apartment and $1900 for a 3 bedroom apartment. Condo price in Burnaby ranges from $400,000 to $450,000 while average single family home is $802,454.

See current listings at: www.rew.ca/properties/areas/burnaby-bc www.remax.ca/bc/burnaby-real-estate/

See current rental listings at: www.burnaby-apartments.com http://www.kijiji.ca/b-house-rental/burnaby-new-westminster/c43l1700286

Education

There are 41 elementary schools and 8 secondary schools in Burnaby School District. For more information please visit: www.sd41.bc.ca

The City also has two post-secondary institutions, Institute of Technology and University. BCIT BCIT Directory Assistance: 604-434- General Information: 778-782-3111 5734 Guided Tours: 778-782-6930 www.bcit.ca www.sfu.ca

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Health Services

Burnaby has many different facilities to help improve your health; this includes residential care, public health, mental health, home health and support program for children, women and aboriginal people. One of the biggest hospitals outside city of Vancouver is . It is operated by Authority and serves Burnaby and communities.

Burnaby Hospital Phone: (604) 434-4211 3935 Kincaid St Burnaby, BC V5G 2X6

Industry

The city of Burnaby has many industries ranging from wireless, information technology, biotechnology, film, life science, new media, environmental technology, tourism and professional services. This city also has companies in steady industrial sectors such as warehousing/distribution, light industry, agriculture and heavy industry.

Recreation

Burnaby has activities for all ages, interests and skill levels. Fitness class, gold, art exhibits, library, parks, swimming, theater, skating and mall establishment are some of the things you can enjoy in Burnaby. For a list of facilities and programs, click here.

Taxes

British Columbia has some of the lowest tax rates among provinces. To see how taxes compare across Canadian provinces and territories, visit: http://www.taxtips.ca/taxrates/taxcomparison/taxcomparison2012.htm

For detailed information on taxes in BC, visit: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/theme.page?id=4DE87E7EE0859251309F8142B9 BD4824

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