Monday, July 21, 2025
Burnaby, British Columbia, is one of the most resilient cities in the province, and tourism is driving its economy like never before. The Economic Impact of Tourism in Burnaby report, which was recently published and was prepared by Tourism Burnaby and InterVISTAS, showcases the impressive results the tourism industry has realized in the last few years. For the first time ever, there has been record tourism in the city, injecting nearly $1 billion into the local economy in 2023.
Record-Breaking Tourism Spending
Burnaby’s tourism sector had a remarkable year in 2023, with nearly 1.3 million visitors arriving from both domestic and international markets. These visitors, including 953,500 from within Canada and 339,900 from the United States and other international destinations, collectively spent a total of $990 million in tourism-related activities across the…
