Thornton Tunnel, Burnaby

#47 among attractions in Burnaby

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Facts and practical information

The Thornton Tunnel is a freight railway tunnel in Burnaby, British Columbia, running under the Willingdon Heights and Vancouver Heights neighbourhoods. It was built in 1969 by Canadian National to connect Second Narrows Bridge to the main line in Willingdon, and is 3.4 km long. ()

Coordinates: 49°16'46"N, 123°1'6"W

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Willingdon HeightsBurnaby Canada

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Thornton Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playland, Hastings Racecourse, Pacific Coliseum, Brentwood Town Centre.

0.8 miW
Amusement park
Playland, Vancouver
21 min walk • Playland, nestled in the city of Vancouver, Canada, is a vibrant amusement park that has been delivering thrills and family fun for generations. As the oldest amusement park in Canada, Playland has been a staple of Vancouver entertainment since its inception in 1910.
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver
27 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Vancouver, Canada, Hastings Racecourse stands as an emblem of the city's sporting culture. This historic horse racing venue has been a cornerstone of Vancouver's entertainment landscape since its opening in 1889.
1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
31 min walk • The Pacific Coliseum, an iconic sport venue situated in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting history. Built in 1968, this multi-purpose arena has played host to a plethora of events, from ice hockey matches to large-scale...
1.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brentwood Town Centre, Burnaby
29 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.
0.9 miW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wooden Roller Coaster, Vancouver
22 min walk • The PNE Roller Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1958, it is the oldest roller coaster in Canada.
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Theme park
PNE Forum, Vancouver
29 min walk • The Forum is an indoor arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada located on the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition.
1.2 miNW
Park
New Brighton Park, Vancouver
30 min walk • Located in the Hastings-Sunrise district of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, New Brighton Park is a waterfront park facing the North Shore Mountains with beach access to the Burrard Inlet.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Second Narrows Rail Bridge, Vancouver
30 min walk • The Second Narrows Rail Bridge is a vertical-lift railway bridge that crosses the Burrard Inlet and connects Vancouver with the North Shore.
1 miNW
Park
Creekway Park, Vancouver
25 min walk • Creekway Park is a small daylighting habitat located in the Hastings-Sunrise area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
0.9 miNE
49°17'11"N • 123°0'7"W
Burnaby Central Railway, Burnaby
23 min walk • Amusement, Scenic railroads, Tours
1 miS
Skyscraper
Two Gilmore Place, Burnaby
26 min walk • Two Gilmore Place is a skyscraper in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada that is currently under construction. It is located at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Gilmore Avenue, immediately north of Gilmore station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thornton Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Willingdon Heights, Burnaby (9 min walk), Burnaby Heights, Burnaby (14 min walk), Cassiar Tunnel, Vancouver (16 min walk).

How to get to Thornton Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thornton Tunnel:

Bus

Hastings St at Ingleton Ave • Lines: 130, 160 (3 min walk)
Hastings St at MacDonald Ave • Lines: 160 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kootenay Loop Bay 5 • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)
East Hastings St at Cassiar St • Lines: 14 (17 min walk)

Metro

Gilmore • Lines: Millennium Line (27 min walk)
Brentwood Town Centre • Lines: Millennium Line (31 min walk)