Welcome all U14 Boys Nationals athletes, coaches, and fans to beautiful Burnaby, BC.
We hope your stay in our community is memorable, on and off the court.
So with this in mind, we’ve pulled together a list of the top 8 things that you can get up to while you’re here! Read on to find out more.
You might even come across a few special offers (only available to those visiting for Volleyball Nationals)!
Metropolis at Metrotown
Burnaby is home to BC’s largest shopping centre, Metropolis at Metrotown hosts new finds and old favorites in a one-stop destination. With over 330 stores and services, and an international food court. It doesn’t end there though, Metrotown is also home to Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis which boasts 21 screens, with offerings in D-BOX, UltraAVX, and 3D films.
Visiting from out of town? Enjoy the VIP Visitor Card program for rewards and special discounts up to 30% off, and receive a special bonus gift when you spend $500 or more
Vancouver Whitecaps Game
Explore beyond Burnaby and catch the MLS action in downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Whitecaps are excited to welcome all U14 Volleyball teams participating in the National Championships. All teams are invited to cheer on the ‘Caps as they take on the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, May 14th at 4:00 PM at BC Place Stadium.
There’s a special $30 group ticket rate for all participating teams. If your team is interested, please contact Rhyse Harnden at VWFC 604.678.2854 or [email protected]
Carbs, need we say more
Carbo loading done right. Pizza or pasta, either way, you better come hungry!
Burnaby’s original pasta bar, Anton’s Pasta serves over 70 traditional and original pasta creations. Renowned for the delicious fresh pasta, friendly staff, reasonable prices, and enormous portions of food.
Me-n-Ed’s Pizza parlour has been serving up pizzas for 45 years. Real pizza made with real love. With a collection of top trending, mouth-watering specialty pizzas. Me-n-Ed’s Pizza is pleased to welcome volunteers, athletes, coaches, friends and family to Burnaby. Just mention you are with the tournament and receive 25% off your order. They offer dine-in facilities for teams, take out or delivery.
The Amazing Brentwood
With its modern design and an indoor/outdoor public space, The Amazing Brentwood is a one-of-a-kind urban gathering place featuring world-class shops, restaurants, public plazas, and entertainment. Visit the lower mainland’s only locations of Sporting Life, Cineplex VIP, H&M Home, The Rec Room, and LL Bean among the many other retailers on site.
Pick up your discount card from the coach welcome bags to enjoy deals from select retailers at TABLES, a new culinary destination, with a curated selection of 19 food retailers and more thoughtfully chosen restaurants on site.
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Explore Burnaby mountain, whether it be a vigorous hike, leisurely stroll or a heart-pumping bike ride, here are 26 multi-use trails to choose from. The park includes a picnic area, playground, and several large wooden sculptures, known as Kamui Mintara (or Playground of the Gods), to wander between.
Glenburn Soda Fountain
Talk about a throwback. Glenburn Sofa Fountain transports you back to a simpler time, with their nostalgic hand-made desserts and confections, including sundaes, splits, milkshakes, and malts. You can find this vintage-inspired shop in the whimsical boutique-style shopping district of Burnaby Heights.
REVS Bowling & Entertainment Centre
Western Canada’s largest 10-pin bowling centre, with 48 lanes. REVS Burnaby features state-of-the-art Cosmic Bowling, handcrafted pizzas at Striker’s Bar, a full-service fitness center, and sports are always on the big screen at REVS Lounge. A perfect rainy-day activity for the whole team!
Grab a steaming bowl of Ramen
When in Burnaby, check out our top ramen restaurants. Depending on your adventure level, opt for a traditional creamy chicken broth ramen at Marutama, originating from Kawaguchi, Japan. Or test your tastebuds with Ramen Gaoh’s scorpion ramen, a blend of miso, chili pepper, Szechuan pepper, fish sauce, and 12 other spices to produce a unique spicy miso ramen. YUM!