Vancouver Hiking Trails RatingDeer Lake is a relaxing 5 kilometre walk around a cute urban lake just 30 minutes from Vancouver.  The route around the lake is good any time of year and is very popular with dog walkers in and around Burnaby.  Trails in the park lead to a kids playground, washrooms, a boat launch and picnic tables.  In the summer months Deer Lake Boat Rentals offers canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals.  Gas or electric motors are not allowed.

  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProBeautiful, hidden feeling park
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProExcellent for trail running
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProMany trails allow for variety
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProRelaxing & fun trails
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProVery family friendly
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProAccessible year-round
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProLots to see & do
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ProDog friendly
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ConGeese droppings everywhere
  • Vancouver Hiking Trails ConNot a good swimming lake

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Deer Lake is also home to the Burnaby Art Gallery, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Village Museum and Century Gardens.  The Burnaby Art Gallery manages the City of Burnaby's permanent art collection while the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is a multi-purpose community arts facility providing public exhibitions, performances, festivals and art classes. The Burnaby Village Museum depicts life in the area from the 1920's.  They have reconstructed 31 full scale buildings over 10 acres, with staff in costumes of the day. Deer Lake Park is a mecca for outdoor activities and cultural life in Burnaby.  Whether you want to visit and art gallery or see and outdoor concert, Deer Lake Park is the place you will find it.  Your kids will love the park for the beach, the playground, the water activities and the Burnaby Village Museum. So much to see and always something happening, make Deer Lake Park fun for everyone.  In the summer months the park comes alive with outdoor concerts and lake activities and in the off season it is a relaxing park to go for a quiet walk around the scenic trails.  All of this just a short drive from downtown Vancouver!

Deer Lake Park

Directions to Deer Lake Park

Driving - Vancouver Hiking TrailsDeer Lake is located in Burnaby, just a short drive from downtown Vancouver.  Just south of the Trans Canada Highway, take the Willingdon Ave exit, then left onto Deer Lake Parkway, then right onto Royal Oak Ave, then left onto Oakmount Crescent to Deer Lake Park.

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