Driving is the most flexible way from Burnaby to Barnet Marine Park, which sits on Barnet Highway on the north side of Burnaby Mountain, between North Burnaby and Port Moody. Parking is the thing to plan around, because the lots have time limits in summer.
Parking at Barnet
The main parking lot is on the south side of the rail line. The beach side north of the tracks is for pedestrians only. From May 1 to September 30 the City of Burnaby lists these limits:
- Texaco Drive lot: 2 hours, 14 stalls.
- Takeda Drive lot west: 4 hours, 165 stalls plus 4 accessible stalls.
- Takeda Drive lot east: 4 hours, 123 stalls plus 6 accessible stalls.
- Mountain Air Bike Skills Course, across Barnet Road: all day, no time limit, 152 stalls plus 2 accessible stalls.
Burnaby also publishes real-time parking availability for the park on its website, which is worth a look on a warm weekend. Limits can change from year to year, so confirm them on the park page before you go.
Getting there by transit
No route number is given here, because the city page does not name one and the best connection depends on where you start. Use the TransLink trip planner with your address and Barnet Marine Park as the destination. It will show the stop, the walk and whether a SkyTrain transfer is involved. If the walk from the stop is long, compare it with the drive.
Two wheels or a taxi along Barnet Highway
Cycling there means joining roads that run along the north side of the mountain, so check a current bike map for the safest approach from your part of Burnaby. Bring a lock if you plan to leave the bike while you walk the waterfront.
A taxi or rideshare avoids the parking question on busy days. The Vancouver taxi page covers local service, and the Uber estimate calculator gives a rough rideshare price. Arrange the ride home before you leave, since waterfront pickups can take longer than a city corner. Confirm any fare when you book.