Burnaby Parking Guide: Prices, Maps, Hours and Local Tips

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Find Parking in Burnaby Without Losing Time at the Curb

Parking in Burnaby changes from one area to another. Metrotown, Brentwood, SFU, BCIT, Burnaby Hospital and residential streets all need a different plan.

This guide keeps the steps simple. You can compare street rules, meters, PayByPhone, EV charging, tickets, maps and local parking tips before you drive.

Start With Best Option Pick Destination Official Burnaby Parking

Fast Answer: Where Should You Park in Burnaby?

For Metrotown: start with official mall parking. It is usually easier than searching nearby streets.

For Brentwood: use The Amazing Brentwood parking. Then check validation, entrances and after-hours access.

For SFU or BCIT: use official campus parking. Campus lots have their own rules and payment systems.

For residential streets: read the signs first. Also check the 3-hour visitor rule, hydrants, stop signs and school restrictions.

Low-stress choice Official destination garage or lot.
Short city stop Metered space with correct zone.
Hospital visit Patient and visitor parking zones.
Ticket prevention Read signs before paying.

Official Source Audit

This guide uses official Burnaby parking pages, ticket pages, fee schedules, EV charging pages, hospital notices, campus maps and shopping-centre parking pages.

City rules

Burnaby parking page

This source helps with street parking, PayByPhone, residential parking and official ticket warnings.

Bylaw check

Meter and EV rules

This helps explain meter payments, EV charging spaces and parking restrictions.

Ticket help

Payment and dispute route

This section helps you decide whether to pay, review or dispute a Burnaby ticket.

Important: temporary signs can change the rule. Therefore, always check the sign, meter or app before leaving your car.

Choose Parking by Destination

First, choose your destination type. This simple step prevents most parking mistakes in Burnaby.

M Metrotown Use official customer parking. Check the time limit and return entrance.
B Brentwood Use property parking. Also check validation and evening access.
H Hospital Use patient or visitor parking. Match the lot to your entrance.
S SFU Use official SFU parking. Campus rules are different from street rules.
C BCIT Use visitor lots or campus payment tools. Save your building number first.
R Residential street Read signs and watch the 3-hour visitor rule.
P Parks Use marked park lots. Event days can change parking demand.
EV EV charging Use the stall while charging. Move when charging is done.

Burnaby Street Parking Rules

A clear curb does not always mean free all-day parking. So, check the sign before you walk away.

Residential visitors Many non-resident visitors should plan around a 3-hour daytime limit unless signs say otherwise. 3 hours
Fire hydrants Leave enough space from hydrants. Burnaby guidance commonly flags 5 m as a key distance. 5 m
Stop signs and crosswalks Do not park too close to stop signs or crosswalks. This is a common ticket risk. Check distance
School areas School-day restrictions can be easy to miss. Check the sign carefully. School days
Bus zones Do not stop in a bus zone for pickup, rideshare waiting or quick errands. No waiting
Temporary signs Construction, events and utility work can override the normal curb rule. Check daily

Quick tip: take a photo of the sign. It helps if you forget the time limit or need to review a ticket later.

Burnaby Meters and PayByPhone

Burnaby supports PayByPhone at many city meters. However, the exact price depends on the meter, sign or app zone.

Maximum fee example $0.55 3 minutes.
Maximum fee example $1.55 15 minutes.
Maximum fee example $3.10 30 minutes.
Maximum fee example $6.25 60 minutes.

Before you pay

  • Check the sign first.
  • Match the PayByPhone location number.
  • Enter the correct plate.
  • Check the maximum time.

After you pay

  • Save the receipt.
  • Set a return alarm.
  • Return before time ends.
  • Do not assume extension is allowed.

If the meter is confusing

  • Check another sign nearby.
  • Use the official app zone only.
  • Take a photo of the meter.
  • Contact the city if needed.

Rate note: these are maximum examples. The actual meter or app zone controls your final price.

Metrotown Parking

Metrotown is busy because shopping, transit, offices and residential streets meet in one area. Therefore, start with the official mall parking plan.

Shopping

Use customer parking

Metropolis at Metrotown offers large customer parking areas. Still, follow mall time limits and posted rules.

Return route

Save the entrance

Take a photo of the level, row, elevator and nearest store. This helps later.

Transit

Do not use it as commuter parking

Customer parking is for customers. Do not use it for SkyTrain commuting unless the property allows it.

Open Metrotown Visit Page Open Metrotown Services

The Amazing Brentwood Parking

Brentwood parking is easier when you know your exact entrance. This is especially useful for restaurants, cinema visits and evening trips.

Use the official property route

Start with The Amazing Brentwood parking information. It is more reliable than guessing from the street.

Check validation first

If a tenant offers validation, confirm it before paying. Not every visit qualifies.

Save your return path

After dinner or a movie, the easiest pedestrian door may be different from your arrival door.

Open Brentwood Getting Here

Burnaby Hospital Parking

Hospital parking needs extra care. Appointment time, entrance, mobility and construction can change the best option.

Patient visit

Match parking to the entrance

Check whether your appointment uses the main entrance, Emergency, a clinic entrance or another hospital area.

Redevelopment

Parking can change

Burnaby Hospital redevelopment can change routes and parking areas. Check the current hospital notice before leaving.

Mobility

Drop off first if needed

If someone has limited mobility, drop them near the correct entrance first. Then park the vehicle.

Cost help

Ask if parking is a hardship

If parking cost is a serious issue, ask hospital staff or parking administration about available support.

Open Burnaby Hospital Open Hospital Parking PDF

SFU and BCIT Burnaby Parking

Campus parking is different from city street parking. So, use the official campus map before you choose a lot.

SFU Burnaby

Choose by building

SFU Burnaby has its own visitor and permit rules. Also, Burnaby Mountain weather can make walking harder.

  • Check official SFU parking first.
  • Use the right visitor area.
  • Save the lot name.
  • Watch event and weather notices.
Open SFU Parking
BCIT Burnaby

Use visitor lots correctly

BCIT Burnaby has visitor lots and campus payment rules. Find your building before choosing a lot.

  • Check the BCIT campus map.
  • Use visitor parking only.
  • Pay at the correct tool.
  • Keep proof until you leave.
Open BCIT Burnaby Campus

Burnaby EV Charging Parking

EV charging spaces are not normal parking spaces. You should plug in, pay correctly and move when charging ends.

Level 2 energy $0.2865 Maximum per kWh example.
Level 3 energy $0.3479 Maximum per kWh example.
Level 2 idle fee $0.08 Per minute after grace period.
Level 3 idle fee $0.40 Per minute after grace period.

Plug in right away

Use an EV stall only when your vehicle is connected and charging.

Move when done

Idle fees can apply after charging. Set a reminder.

Check the lot rules

Some EV chargers sit inside lots with separate parking rules.

Open Burnaby EV Charging Open EV Parking Bylaw

Overnight Parking in Burnaby

Overnight parking depends on signs, location, vehicle type and private-lot rules. Therefore, do not treat a quiet curb as a storage space.

Regular cars

Check signs first

Some streets allow parking. Others have time limits or temporary restrictions.

RVs and trailers

Extra rules apply

RVs, campers and trailers can face stricter overnight rules.

Private lots

Do not assume overnight

Mall, campus and transit lots can ban overnight parking even when the gate is open.

Overnight tip: if you need overnight parking, use a clearly allowed paid lot or ask the property first.

Burnaby Parking Tickets and Disputes

If you get a ticket, slow down before paying. Paying first can affect your dispute options.

First step

Check if the notice is real

Burnaby says official tickets are placed on the vehicle or sent by mail. Be careful with text-message payment links.

Dispute rule

Dispute before paying

If you want adjudication, use the official dispute route before paying the ticket.

Evidence

Save proof

  • Photo of the sign.
  • Photo of your vehicle location.
  • Payment receipt.
  • Meter or app screenshot.
  • Temporary sign photos.
Scam safety

Use official city pages

Do not pay through unknown links. Use Burnaby’s official ticket page.

Parking Enforcement 604-294-7944 City weekday route.
Weekend reporting 604-570-3660 Weekend parking reporting route.
Payment inquiries 604-294-7934 Revenue Services contact.
Pay or Dispute a Ticket Open Bylaw Enforcement

Local Burnaby Parking Tips

Use the property lot first

For malls, hospitals and campuses, official parking is usually easier.

Photograph the sign

This helps with time limits, arrows and temporary notices.

Set two alarms

Set one alarm for the session. Set another for the walk back.

Check school blocks

School restrictions can be easy to miss during the day.

Move from EV stalls

Move when charging ends to avoid idle fees.

Watch private-lot rules

Private lots can have different payment, towing and overnight rules.

60-Second Burnaby Parking Checklist

Street parking checklist

  • Read the sign in front of the car.
  • Read the sign behind the car.
  • Check arrows and hours.
  • Watch the 3-hour visitor rule.
  • Stay clear of hydrants and crosswalks.
  • Check temporary signs.

Lot and garage checklist

  • Check property rules.
  • Check height clearance.
  • Enter the correct plate.
  • Save payment proof.
  • Photo the level and elevator.
  • Check after-hours access.

Burnaby Parking Google Map

Use this map for general planning. However, the map pin is not the parking rule. The sign controls the space.

Map warning: follow posted signs, meter instructions, app zones, campus rules and private-lot terms.

Open Burnaby Parking in Google Maps

Burnaby Parking FAQs

Is street parking free in Burnaby?

Some street parking is free when signs allow it. However, free parking can still have time limits.

Does Burnaby use PayByPhone?

Yes. Many city meters support PayByPhone. Always match the correct location number before paying.

Can visitors park on residential streets?

Yes, where signs and bylaws allow it. Still, visitors should watch the common 3-hour daytime limit.

Is Metrotown parking free?

Metrotown offers customer parking. Follow mall time limits and property rules.

Where should I park for Brentwood?

Use The Amazing Brentwood official parking areas. Then check validation and return access.

Where should I park for Burnaby Hospital?

Use official patient and visitor parking. Check the current entrance before your appointment.

Does Burnaby have EV charging parking?

Yes. Burnaby has public EV charging locations. Move the vehicle when charging is complete.

Can I park overnight in Burnaby?

It depends on signs, location and vehicle type. Private lots and large vehicles can have stricter rules.

How do I dispute a Burnaby parking ticket?

Use the City of Burnaby dispute process before paying. Paying first can affect your dispute options.

Does Burnaby send parking tickets by text?

No. Burnaby says official tickets are placed on the vehicle or sent by mail.

Independent Burnaby Parking Information

Parking Guide Hub is not the City of Burnaby, Fraser Health, Burnaby Hospital, SFU, BCIT, TransLink, Metrotown, The Amazing Brentwood, PayByPhone or any parking operator.

Parking rules, rates, meters, EV fees, hospital routes, campus rules, mall validation and private-lot terms can change. Always verify details on official pages, signs, meters and apps before parking.

Visit the Parking Guide Hub homepage for more parking guides.

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