Metro Vancouver · Easy · route varies

portside and burnaby heights trails

An easy hike along the water. Most people take 0 minutes.

Easy · 2.5 km route varies · climb not listed · 0 minutes · Dogs: check local rules

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quick facts

Distance
2.5 km
Elevation gain
not listed
Typical time
0 minutes
Route
route varies
Dogs
Check local rules
Drive from downtown
~10 min
Trail ticket

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Hike Vancouver · Trail ticketNo. 142

portside and burnaby heights trails

Metro Vancouver · ~10 min from downtown

Trailhead
New Brighton Park, foot of Commissioner St off McGill St, Vancouver
Difficulty
Easy
Hiking time
0 minutes
Suggested start
Any daylight hour
Distance
2.5 km
Climb
not listed
Season
Year-round

Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation / City of Burnaby before you go.

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elevation profile schematic

+0 m0 km2.5 km

Schematic: an illustrative shape drawn from total distance and gain, not a GPS trace. Real ups and downs will differ.

Grain terminal on Burrard Inlet, seen from New Brighton Park
Grain terminal on Burrard Inlet, seen from New Brighton Park. Photo: Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0 · credits
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trail facts

RegionMetro Vancouver
DifficultyEasy
SeasonYear-round
TrailheadNew Brighton Park, foot of Commissioner St off McGill St, Vancouver
Parking & transitLittle or no transit; plan to drive.
Permits & passesCheck the land manager's page for current fees and passes.
DogsCheck local rules
Kid-friendlyYes, with supervision
HighlightsLakes & water
CrowdsNot rated yet
Managed byVancouver Board of Parks and Recreation / City of Burnaby

safety notes

Industrial port surroundings.

Numbers are approximate. Check Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation / City of Burnaby for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.

questions

How long is Portside and Burnaby Heights trails?

About 2.5 km (route varies) with roughly not listed of elevation gain. Most people take 0 minutes. Figures are approximate; check Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation / City of Burnaby before you go.

Are dogs allowed on Portside and Burnaby Heights trails?

Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.

Do I need a pass or permit for Portside and Burnaby Heights trails?

Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes.

Can I get to Portside and Burnaby Heights trails by transit?

Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.

sources

See also: Best hikes for beginners · Winter-friendly low-level walks · Hikes under 2 hours · Lake hikes · Hikes for January · Hikes for February · Hikes for March · Hikes for April · Hikes for May · Hikes for June · Hikes for July · Hikes for August · Hikes for September · Hikes for October · Hikes for November · Hikes for December · Metro Vancouver hikes · Flat and easy walks · Kid-friendly hikes · Beginner hikes · Guides

Cite this page

Hike Vancouver. "Portside and Burnaby Heights trails." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/portside-heights-trails/

route in detail

From New Brighton Park on Burrard Inlet, Portside Trail heads east past the grain terminals to Burnaby's Montrose Park and the Heights trail along the bluff above the inlet.

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