Simon Fraser University


BC's second-biggest university, this hilltop campus was largely designed by celebrated BC architect Arthur Erickson. Regularly used for movie shoots, this campus has several small attractions to keep you occupied for an hour or two. The most famous alumnus was charity runner Terry Fox and a statue of him adorns the university quad.

The campus hosts an art gallery and museum.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

2. SFU Gallery

0.16 MILES

A small but well-established gallery showcasing local, national and international contemporary art.

3. Burnaby Village Museum

3.65 MILES

Colorfully re-creating a BC pioneer town, complete with replica homes, businesses and a handsome 1912 carousel (tickets $2.65), this family-friendly…

4. Deer Lake Park

4.18 MILES

Burnaby's favorite green space, complete with lakeside and forest walls. Paddleboating on the lake is de rigueur and in summer the banked grassy lawns…

5. Maplewood Flats Conservation Area

4.38 MILES

Managed by the Wild Bird Trust of BC, this delightful nature escape is surprisingly accessible from Vancouver yet it feels like a million miles from the…

6. Irving House

4.92 MILES

Dating from the 1860s – ancient history in BC years – but looking a bit lost among the modern hubbub, this handsome residence has gingerbread adornments,…

7. Maplewood Farm

5.15 MILES

This popular farmyard attraction includes plenty of hands-on displays, plus a collection of more than 200 birds and domestic farm animals. Your wide-eyed…

8. Westminster Pier Park

5.16 MILES

Sandwiched between railway tracks and the mighty Fraser River, this linear boardwalk park is an excellent New West addition. Join the locals for a breezy…