Burnaby Lake | |
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Type | Regional Park |
Location | Burnaby, British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49°14′33″N 122°56′46″W / 49.242427°N 122.946067°W |
Area | 3.11 km2 (770 acres) |
Operated by | Metro Vancouver Regional District |
Website | metrovancouver |
Burnaby Lake is a lake located in Burnaby, British Columbia and is the focal geographic feature and namesake of Burnaby Lake Regional Park. The lake occupies 3.11 square kilometres (770 acres) of land, and is home to a large variety of wildlife. At least 70 species of birds make the lake and surrounding areas their home, and about 214 species of birds visit the lake throughout the year.[1] The park has been managed by the Metro Vancouver Parks Department since 1977.