Paddling near Burnaby, British Columbia

Burnaby sits in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, bordered by the Fraser River and laced with lakes and creeks that make it a practical base for flatwater paddling. Burnaby Lake is the city's centrepiece paddling destination, used for kayaking, canoeing, and sprint racing, while Barnet Beach provides a local SUP launch point. The broader region extends to larger waters including Pitt Lake and the rivers feeding into the Fraser system.