Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. They are committed to strengthening the overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrantand sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. 

Some of the City's many features include: 

• 25% of land designated as parks and open space 
• Recreational facilities 
• Major commercial town centre development 
• Major post secondary institutions 
• Rapid transit 
• Arts, heritage and cultural facilities 
• Libraries 
• High technology research and business parks 

Over the last quarter century, Burnaby has witnessed significant changes in its demographic profile. It has become a much more urban and culturally diverse community. According to the 2021 census, the population of Burnaby is 249,125.