Highgate is a neighbourhood in Burnaby with 0 rentals currently available and 0 residential buildings managed by Unique Accommodations. Highgate is a mixed-use Burnaby neighbourhood along Kingsway between Edmonds and Metrotown, centred on the Highgate Village shopping centre with its grocery, shops, and restaurants. It's a dense, walkable pocket of mid-rise residential towers and townhomes, with parks and the Edmonds and Metrotown SkyTrain stations a short distance away on the Expo Line, linking downtown Vancouver and New Westminster. Highgate suits anyone who wants convenient, well-priced, transit-and-shopping-oriented Burnaby living.
Burnaby is known for its central location, extensive transit access, and balanced mix of high-rise urban living and established residential neighbourhoods. With more than ten SkyTrain stations connecting Brentwood, Metrotown, Lougheed, and surrounding districts, Burnaby serves as one of Metro Vancouver's most accessible municipalities.
Neighbourhoods such as Brentwood and Metrotown feature modern condominium towers and mixed-use developments, while areas near Deer Lake, Burnaby Mountain, and Central Park offer quieter residential streets and green space. Simon Fraser University anchors the northern portion of the city, contributing to a strong academic and professional presence.
Burnaby is also recognized for its extensive park system. Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Lake, Byrne Creek Ravine Park, and Central Park provide walking trails, cycling routes, and outdoor recreation throughout the year. Metropolis at Metrotown remains one of British Columbia's largest shopping destinations, complemented by community centres, libraries, theatres, golf courses, and sports facilities.
Home to a diverse population, Burnaby offers a wide range of international dining options, cultural centres, and neighbourhood services that support families, students, and professionals alike. Its blend of connectivity, green space, and everyday convenience continues to make Burnaby a practical and desirable place to live.
Burnaby has excellent SkyTrain coverage with stations on both the Expo Line (Metrotown, Patterson, Royal Oak, Edmonds) and Millennium Line (Brentwood, Gilmore, Holdom, Sperling, Lake City). Very transit-accessible for commuting to downtown or other suburbs.
Burnaby offers diverse dining especially around Metrotown and along Hastings Street. Crystal Mall and the Kingsway corridor have excellent Asian cuisine. Brentwood area has modern restaurants and cafes. Grocery options are plentiful - T&T Supermarket, H-Mart, Save-On-Foods, and more.
Burnaby is family-friendly with good schools, large parks (Central Park, Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake), community centres, and a variety of housing options including townhouses with yards. More affordable than Vancouver proper while still transit-accessible.
No rentals currently available in Highgate. Browse all Burnaby rentals
Last updated: July 4, 2026
