BC Parkway is a 26-kilometre, multi-use path that follows SkyTrain’s Expo Line, from Vancouver to Surrey. It was established as a regional amenity by BC Transit as part of the Expo SkyTrain Line. The corridor is owned by BC Hydro with several legal encumbrances in favour of regional entities and utilities, including TransLink for the Expo Line and the BC Parkway pedestrian and cycling paths.

Recognizing its significance to the City and the Downtown in particular, the Metrotown Downtown Plan (2017) identified the need to develop a unified urban design approach to address the aesthetic and functional requirements of integrating the Parkway with Beresford Street and Central Boulevard.

The Framework Plan

After two rounds of public consultation in 2024, the City of Burnaby has developed a long-term framework plan to enhance the BC Parkway corridor from Boundary Road to the Royal Oak SkyTrain Station. The Plan explores opportunities to transform the corridor into a vibrant linear park that advances health, wellness and social inclusion by providing needed public spaces and opportunities for recreation, art, commerce and other amenities that reflect the community's needs and aspirations. The implementation of the plan will depend on the availability of future funding.

Parkway Alive

The Parkway Alive activities are a preview of our vision for this space. Starting on July 8, 2024, we will be hosting free, family-friendly activities along the Parkway between Boundary Road and Metrotown SkyTrain Station. Learn more about the event details at Burnaby.ca/parkwayalive.