Central Valley Greenway, Burnaby

#28 among attractions in Burnaby

Cycling, Bike path

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Facts and practical information

The Central Valley Greenway is a 24-kilometre pedestrian and cyclist route in Metro Vancouver, running from Science World in Vancouver to New Westminster, through Burnaby. The greenway officially opened on June 27, 2009, with opening celebrations, guided bike tours, and walking tours on sections of the route. Despite its official opening, some sections are complete on an interim basis and are anticipated to be upgraded in the future. ()

Coordinates: 49°15'39"N, 122°58'54"W

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Ardingley-SprottBurnaby Canada

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Day trips

Central Valley Greenway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brentwood Town Centre, Still Creek, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Kensington Park.

1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brentwood Town Centre, Burnaby
25 min walk • Brentwood Town Centre is a shopping mall in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the Brentwood area of North Burnaby, at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway, approximately 1.5 kilometres from the city of Vancouver.
1.3 miSE
Lake
Still Creek, Burnaby
33 min walk • Still Creek is a long stream flowing across Central Burnaby, British Columbia and into Burnaby Lake. Still Creek's path lies mainly through the industrial area which contributes to its high level of pollution, although through dedicated work of local volunteers the creek is slowly recovering.
1.1 miSW
Funeral home, Cemetery
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby
28 min walk • Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a cemetery in Burnaby, British Columbia in Canada. The burial park was founded in 1936 and the funeral home was established in 1965. The cemetery contains the war graves of 37 Commonwealth service personnel of World War II.
1.2 miN
Park, Baseball field, Playground
Kensington Park, Burnaby
30 min walk • Kensington Park is a large urban park in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is located between major roads running along its perimeter - Hastings Street, Curtis Street, Kensington Avenue and Holdom Avenue.
0.9 miW
Lake
Guichon Creek, Burnaby
23 min walk • Guichon Creek is one of the most significant tributaries of Still Creek, an important waterway in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Guichon Creek is named after a pioneer family of the same name who owned land in Burnaby. The family owned a hunting cabin at the top of a ravine near Willingdon Avenue - then also known as Guichon Road.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Parkcrest, Burnaby
21 min walk • Parkcrest is a hillside neighbourhood in North Burnaby adjacent to Kensington Park which gave it its name. It has a long rectangular shape stretched north to south and is bounded by Springer Avenue to the west and Kensington Avenue to the east.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
North Burnaby, Burnaby
11 min walk • North Burnaby is a general name for a large neighbourhood in the City of Burnaby, British Columbia, that includes a number of smaller ones.
1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Burnaby
25 min walk • The Bill Copeland Sports Centre is a 2,000-seat, multi-purpose arena in Burnaby, British Columbia. The arena is primarily used for ice hockey and lacrosse.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sullivan Heights, Burnaby
21 min walk • Sullivan Heights is a neighbourhood in Burnaby, just north of Lougheed highway, east of Government road and south of SFU campus. Bordering the city of Coquitlam and Port Moody, the area is served by the newly operational Millennium Line that connects the city of Coquitlam to other parts of greater Vancouver.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby
27 min walk • The British Columbia Institute of Technology, is a public polytechnic institute in Burnaby, British Columbia. The technical institute has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region, with its main campus in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Central Valley Greenway?

Nearby attractions include North Burnaby, Burnaby (11 min walk), Sullivan Heights, Burnaby (21 min walk), Parkcrest, Burnaby (21 min walk), Guichon Creek, Burnaby (23 min walk).

How to get to Central Valley Greenway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Valley Greenway:

Bus

Douglas Rd at Still Creek Ave • Lines: 133 (4 min walk)
Goring St at Douglas Rd • Lines: 133, 136 (7 min walk)

Metro

Holdom • Lines: Millennium Line (7 min walk)
Sperling–Burnaby Lake • Lines: Millennium Line (21 min walk)