Burnaby, British Columbia

Burnaby, British Columbia, is a city immediately east of Vancouver. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992, one hundred years after incorporation. It is the seat of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

Industry and Economy

Major technology firms such as Electronic Arts, Creo (now part of Eastman Kodak), and Ballard Power Systems base their operations in Burnaby; heavy industry includes Chevron Corporation and Petro-Canada petroleum refineries on the shores of Burrard Inlet. Other companies, including eBay, have significant facilities in Burnaby as well. The City features high density residential areas, major commercial town centres, rapid transit, high technology research and business parks, movie and TV studio facilities, comprehensive industrial estates, and major post-secondary institutions, including Simon Fraser University and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Related Topics:
Electronic Arts - Creo - Eastman Kodak - Ballard Power Systems - Chevron Corporation - Petro-Canada - Refineries - EBay - Simon Fraser University - British Columbia Institute of Technology

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