Burnaby Mountain, just 30 minutes east of downtown Vancouver has a nice network of popular trails with fantastic views of Vancouver, Burrard Inlet and beyond.  The trails link to the wonderful Trans Canada Trail.  The trails are all fairly easy and well laid out. All combined the trails probably add up to less than 10k, so expect to wander around for 1-3 hours.

• Lots of trails to choose from
  
• Easy & relaxing trails
  
• Great ocean & city views
  
• Beautiful exhibits
  
• Dog friendly
  
• Bike friendly
  
• Accessible year-round
• Amazing place for a picnic with a view!
• Views are very nice, trails just OK
  
• Fog & wet weather obscure the views
  

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Burnaby Mountain is located at Simon Fraser University high above, and overlooking Burrard Inlet.  The views north are of Vancouver making it a popular location to view the Celebration of Light fireworks festival on English Bay. 

Horizons Restaurant located on Burnaby Mountain also has this amazing view of Vancouver as well as Indian Arm to the north. Recent years have accumulated several mountain biking trails, making the mountain very popular with local riders. The stunning totem poles and amazing rose garden are from Burnaby's sister city, Kushiro, Japan. From downtown Vancouver, take E Hastings.  After about 25 minutes it will become the Burnaby Mountain Parkway.  Take a left onto Centennial Way.  Parking is free. 

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