The city of Burnaby is located directly east of Vancouver along Highway 1. It is bordered on the south by the Fraser River and New Westminster, and to east by Coquitlam. The third largest city in British Columbia, Burnaby is well known for being a unique city with a ethnically diverse population, and one of Canada's best run cities according to a 2009 survey by Maclean's magazine. With a population of 223,000 people and a real estate market of 91,300 homes, Burnaby continues to grow.

Over the years, Burnaby has received high praise and recognition nationally and internationally for it's economic, sustainability, and strategic policies. The economic outlook of Burnaby is strong: it has a diversified economy including the information technology industry, the biotechnology industry, life sciences, film, new media, environmental technology, professional services, education, and a strong tourism sector. Residents of Burnaby find it an outstanding place to live, work and play.