This lake, right in the heart of Burnaby, is a stunning wildlife sanctuary where you can spot bald eagles and belted kingfishers, as well as beavers, ducks and turtles. You can canoe or kayak in the lake, and have a picnic on the shore, but no swimming is permitted.
Where: About 30 minutes’ drive from downtown Vancouver, at 4519 Piper Avenue, Burnaby