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Blake Village - Phase 1A / Neighbourhood guide

Burnaby · A CLOSER LOOK

Blake Village - Phase 1A
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Blake Village - Phase 1A location:
Burnaby.

Part of the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area, Government Road is a neighbourhood within Burnaby, British Columbia.

6800 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1W2, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Burnaby

6800 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1W2, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Government Road

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Government Road is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. This part of the city is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Lastly, green spaces, such as Charles Rummel Park and Burnaby Lake Park, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it very easy to access them.

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Getting around

Government Road affords property owners several alternative methods of transportation. With a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Millennium Line and Expo Line, and a few nearby bus lines, the public transit in Government Road is good. It is difficult for pedestrians to navigate Government Road since running common errands is at times challenging without the use of a vehicle. This neighbourhood is rather cycling-friendly. Government Road is also particularly car friendly. It is very convenient to find a parking spot, and nearby highways are fairly easy to reach from anywhere in this area.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is located in this neighbourhood, primary schools and daycares are nearby. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and thus they can be a very long stroll away. In terms of food, it is easy to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Government Road. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of options, and a small selection of cafes is available as well.

Local character

The character of Government Road is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. This part of the city is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Lastly, green spaces, such as Charles Rummel Park and Burnaby Lake Park, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it very easy to access them.

Surrounding homes

Most of the houses available in the housing market in Government Road were built in the 1960s and 1970s, when a large proportion of the housing growth took place. The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. About 85% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. There is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this part of Burnaby.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Blake Village - Phase 1A
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

0.1/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Elementary schools

3.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Burnaby: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

4.4/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Groceries

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

3.2/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Burnaby: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

2.9/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Burnaby: 1.1 / 5

Walking

0.7/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Burnaby: 3.3 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Burnaby: 3.1 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Burnaby: 3.5 / 5

Vibrancy

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Burnaby: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

2.6/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

3.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Burnaby: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

1.7/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

3.1/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Quiet

2.0/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Burnaby: 4.2 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 4.3 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Blake Village - Phase 1A nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

126 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school664 m

Sperling Elementary

2200 Sperling Ave

K-7 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school951 m

Montecito Elementary

2176 Duthie Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.4 km

Burnaby Montessori School

5489 Kingsway

K-1 · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.6 km

Parkcrest Elementary

6055 Halifax St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.7 km

Lochdale Community Elementary

6990 Aubrey Street

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school1.8 km

Douglas Road Elementary

4861 Canada Way

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school1.9 km

Burnaby Central Secondary

6011 Deer Lake Parkway

7-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

Ecole Seaforth Elementary

7881 Government Rd

K-7 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.1 km

Royal Oak Secondary Program

5310 Woodsworth St

10-12 · Burnaby School District

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High school2.1 km

Take a Hike Secondary Program

5310 Woodsworth St

10-12 · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.2 km

Aubrey Elementary

1075 Stratford Ave

K-7 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.3 km

Westridge Elementary

510 Duncan Ave

K-7 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.3 km

Gilpin Elementary

5490 Eglinton St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.4 km

Burnaby North Secondary

751 Hammarskjold Dr

8-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.5 km

Deer Lake SDA School

5550 Gilpin St

K-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school3.3 km

Alpha Secondary

930 Alpha Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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High school3.5 km

Moscrop Secondary

4433 Moscrop St

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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High school3.7 km

Burnaby Mountain Secondary

8800 Eastlake Dr

8-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school4.1 km

Outlook Secondary Program

204-3993 Henning Dr

9-12 · Burnaby School District

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High school4.4 km

Cariboo Hill Secondary

8580 16th Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Burnaby School District

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Transit nearby

33 places
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Dining nearby

34 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

9 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Government Road
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Blake Village - Phase 1A. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$136,525

Residents in the study area

785

Owner households

72.3%

Commute on foot

2.4%

Population age

0 to 4
5.0%
5 to 9
4.3%
10 to 14
5.2%
15 to 19
5.6%
20 to 34
20.9%
35 to 49
18.9%
50 to 64
21.5%
65 to 79
14.3%
80 and over
4.3%

Housing type

Single detached
35.1%
Row houses
33.7%
Duplex
17.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
10.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
2.7%
Semi detached
0.8%

Household composition

Single person
16.5%
Multi person
6.4%
Single family
76.4%
Multi family
0.8%

Commute mode

Car
79.0%
Public transit
15.2%
Foot
2.4%
Other
2.4%
Bicycle
1.0%
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Income

Average household income
$136,525
Average individual income
$53,218

Total

Total individuals
785

Owners vs Renters

Owners
72.3%
Renters
27.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.6%
English and French
6.2%
Other
5.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.5%
High school
32.0%
Trade certificate
5.1%
College certificate
18.5%
University certificate
1.4%
Bachelor degree
22.0%
Post graduate degree
8.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
49.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
20.1%
Mandarin
10.8%
English and non-official language(s)
5.9%
Korean
3.3%
Spanish
2.9%
Vietnamese
2.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.8%
Gujarati
1.7%
Italian
1.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
Japanese
0.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.1%
German
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Blake Village - Phase 1A:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Burnaby School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Blake Village - Phase 1A address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

6800 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5A 1W2, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 49.2579872, -122.9614705. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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