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Electoral Area A

Velodrome Trail Stairs – View of Buntzen Lake loop from Burquitlam

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Canada

British Columbia

Electoral Area A

Velodrome Trail Stairs – View of Buntzen Lake loop from Burquitlam

Hard

4.9

(16)

116

hikers

Velodrome Trail Stairs – View of Buntzen Lake loop from Burquitlam

04:48

15.9km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.41 km for 234 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.14 km

Barnet Marine Park

Forest

9.50 km

Velodrome Trail Stairs

Highlight • Trail

The Velodrome Trail is well known for its iconic wooden steps. The hundreds of stairs cover over 240-metres of elevation gain and are famous for the grueling workout they give hikers. However, the city of Burnaby has closed this section of trail due to erosion and unsafe conditions. As of June 2026 the stairs are closed indefinitely, while a plan is approved for their repair.

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9.62 km

View of Buntzen Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.3 km

View of Indian Arm and Burrard Inlet

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the north slope of 'Burnaby Mountain' there is a beautiful view of the eastern part of 'Burrard Inlet', in particular the 'Indian Arm' of the fjord, which runs north-south, but also the 'Port Moody Arm' , in an east-west direction.
In Legends of Vancouver, poet Pauline Johnson tells a legend about the lost island in the Indian Arm of Burrard Inlet and the search for what was lost.
legendsofvancouver.net/indian-arm-deep-cove-vancouver

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10.4 km

Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The 1990 Kamui Mintara - 'Playground of the Gods' monument by Ainu sculptor Nuburi Toko and his son Shusei Toko commemorates the 25-year partnership between the cities of Kushiro in Japan and Burnaby in Canada. The work is based on the animistic tradition of the Ainu, an indigenous people in northern Japan.
collections.burnabyartgallery.ca/ListDetail?q=creator_txt%3A%22Toko%2C+Nuburi%22&p=1&ps=1
atlasobscura.com/places/playground-of-the-gods

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11.0 km

Burnaby Mountain Water Tower Murals

Highlight • Monument

The colorful 'Octopus Mural' is located on a water tower tucked away in the forest of the 'Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area', along the 'Trans Canada Trail'.
mdmurals.ca/projects/the-watertower

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

4.32 km

1.35 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

1.96 km

1.95 km

886 m

317 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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22 %

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Velodrome Trail Stairs – View of Buntzen Lake loop from Burquitlam

Velodrome Trail Stairs

View of Buntzen Lake

View of Indian Arm and Burrard Inlet

Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) Sculpture

Burnaby Mountain Water Tower Murals

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