Truth: Many areas of Burnaby and much of New Westminster are quite walkable. 

Walk Score measures how easy it is to access amenities by walking. Burnaby has an average walk score of 64 (“somewhat walkable”) and New Westminster has a walk score of 70 (“very walkable”), and are both paired with good public transportation options. About 40% of Burnaby residents and about 38% of New Westminster residents already commute by walking, compared to with 34% of Metro Vancouver residents.

In many parts of Burnaby and New Westminster, many amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants and coffee shops are just a short walk away.  You can go about your daily business and get exercise at the same time.

More safety tips are available at the walking page on the City of New Westminster website: www.newwestcity.ca/walking