Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park

Small but nice park/​lake to go for a morning walk or jog around. Very dog friendly as well. There is a nice level of tree coverage where you won’t be cold from the shade, but you also won’t overheat from too much sun exposure.
There are also many trails that connect to this park and it’s easily accessible my transit with the new overpass at Sperling. Lots of nice people come here and there is also a lot of nature to be seen here — i’ve seen lots of cool species of birds and plants here.

It’s a nice park for the area. Lots of trails, lots of greenary, very transit accessible and large for what it is. It reminds you of one of the reasons why I love Vancouver in the first place and the beauty that is our city. I am not too close to the area, however, have come here a few times with friends. Trails are clearly marked which make it easier for someone like myself.

Probably one of the most forgotten parks in the Tri-​City area.
Absolutely enjoyed the walk around the lake. This is a great place to go for a walk, a run or just a place to relax and think.
Yes, the paths pick up dirt and are rocky. But luckily there are areas that are in the shade, so you won’t always be in the sun.
Trails are clearly marked, with the occasional map placed along for reference.
There is a nice grassy area with picnic benches near the Caribou Dam.
Even on a sunny Sunday summer day, it’s still quiet with the occasional jogger and owners with their dogs.
I would go back and do the Burnaby Loop and see how long it will take me to complete the 10.3km loop.

Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a great place to find geese and quackers.
Located in central Burnaby, it is easily accessed from anywhere in the Lower Mainland, with plenty of free parking and transit stops at the east and west ends of the park.
Burnaby Lake certainly has its share of mallards, wood ducks, geese and herons — as well as kingfishers and if you’re lucky enough to see one, the occasional osprey. It also boasts beavers, and although I’ve seen the lodges, I have yet to see one of the flat-​tailed little tree-​munchers — but then I’ve only been to the park twice.
The park is pretty large, containing tennis facilities, a sports complex, a pool and a rowing pavilion in addition to the natural area around the lake. That includes a nature house and a series of trails, the main one consisting of an 11-​km main trail circling the lake.
You can paddle on the lake as well, in a canoe or kayak, which is often one of the best ways to get close to wildlife — as well as the best way to see much of the lake. While the trail does provide a nice walk, for much of the walk, you can’t actually see the lake itself.
Traversing it by canoe or kayak eliminates that problem. There is a public canoe launch at the sports complex, although — to my knowledge — there is no place there for the public to rent boats.
Piper Spit is one of the many places in the park to bird-​watch. It’s a bit of land that juts out into the lake from the north shore, about two-​thirds of the way down the trail from the sports complex parking lot and trail head in the west end. A boardwalk allows further access out to view the lake.
But you don’t have to hang out there to see plenty of birds. Sitting on one of the benches on the land just before the start of the boardwalk, you’ll see plenty of ducks and geese cruising up and down Eagle Creek, which empties into the lake. And of course, the real entertaining part comes when they take a bath.
You might also spy a northern flicker, a fairly common bird in the area during the fall. Or you might catch a heron fishing for his lunch.
Not far away from the spit is a raised viewing tower, two stories tall and wheelchair friendly, that provides you with a more expansive view.
But then, just about any view along the lake is a good view…

Updated! I’m a big fan now of Burnaby lake park! It’s a perfect 10 km run around.
When I was first introduced I was a little confused but now we are well acquainted, I’m here at least once a week.
9months ago
I was introduced to the trails of Burnaby Lake Park last Friday.
Its big, several entrance to the actual trails. Somewhat confusing,
Lots of smaller trails that continue on to be bigger trails.
Check out the map before your walk or run. The whole trail is about 10 km long pretty flat, if your wanting a longer distance start in Deer Lake and cross over to Burnaby lake, good for training long distance not much elevation.