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Moonlight Sonata / Neighbourhood guide

Burnaby · A CLOSER LOOK

Moonlight Sonata
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

Moonlight Sonata location:
Burnaby.

Douglas-Gilpin is a neighbourhood within Burnaby, British Columbia, which is situated in the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area.

3588 Wayburne Dr, Burnaby, BC V5G 4X3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Burnaby

3588 Wayburne Dr, Burnaby, BC V5G 4X3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Douglas-Gilpin

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Douglas-Gilpin is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This neighbourhood is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around Trans-Canada Highway. Finally, there are about 40 parks nearby for residents to relax in, including Burnaby Lake Park and Discovery Place Conservation Area, and they are very well-situated, making it very easy to get to them from most locations in Douglas-Gilpin.

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Getting around

Douglas-Gilpin affords homeowners several alternative modes of transportation. Douglas-Gilpin is particularly car friendly. Most real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway, and it is easy to park. Douglas-Gilpin is also moderately transit friendly. More precisely, homeowners profit from a multitude of rapid transit stations on the Millennium Line. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Moving around by bicycle is easy in this part of the city. On the other hand, traveling on foot in Douglas-Gilpin is not very common, even though many daily errands can be run without needing a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

It is rarely feasible for property owners in Douglas-Gilpin to buy groceries by walking. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Regarding education, daycares and schools are straightforward to access without needing a vehicle from any location in Douglas-Gilpin.

Local character

The character of Douglas-Gilpin is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This neighbourhood is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around Trans-Canada Highway. Finally, there are about 40 parks nearby for residents to relax in, including Burnaby Lake Park and Discovery Place Conservation Area, and they are very well-situated, making it very easy to get to them from most locations in Douglas-Gilpin.

Surrounding homes

In Douglas-Gilpin, about 30% of buildings are single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Burnaby were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Moonlight Sonata
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

3.8/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Elementary schools

2.3/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Burnaby: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.5/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Burnaby: 3.4 / 5

Groceries

3.0/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.7 / 5

Wellness

3.0/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Burnaby: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

3.7/ 5

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

Burnaby: 1.1 / 5

Walking

1.9/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Burnaby: 3.3 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 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

1.2/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Burnaby: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Burnaby: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

3.4/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Burnaby: 0.9 / 5

Nightlife

2.7/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

3.7/ 5

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

Burnaby: 0.8 / 5

Quiet

2.3/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Burnaby: 4.2 / 5

Parks

4.1/ 5

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

Burnaby: 4.3 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Moonlight Sonata 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.

156 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
High school540 m

Royal Oak Secondary Program

5310 Woodsworth St

10-12 · Burnaby School District

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High school540 m

Take a Hike Secondary Program

5310 Woodsworth St

10-12 · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school983 m

Douglas Road Elementary

4861 Canada Way

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school1.2 km

Moscrop Secondary

4433 Moscrop St

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

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Elementary school1.2 km

Gilpin Elementary

5490 Eglinton St

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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High school / Elementary school1.4 km

Deer Lake SDA School

5550 Gilpin St

K-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school1.7 km

Burnaby Central Secondary

6011 Deer Lake Parkway

7-12 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

Cascade Heights Elementary

4343 Smith Ave

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

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Elementary school2.1 km

Holy Cross Elementary School

1450 Delta Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Brentwood Park Elementary

1455 Delta Ave

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.1 km

Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby

3450 Boundary Rd

8-12 · Burnaby School District

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High school2.2 km

Outlook Secondary Program

204-3993 Henning Dr

9-12 · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.2 km

Chaffey-Burke Elementary

4404 Sardis St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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Elementary school2.2 km

École Inman Elementary

3963 Brandon St

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

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Elementary school2.2 km

Parkcrest Elementary

6055 Halifax St

K-7 · core french · Burnaby School District

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High school2.5 km

Vancouver Christian

3496 Mons Drive

K-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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High school2.7 km

Alpha Secondary

930 Alpha Ave

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

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High school3.2 km

Windermere Community Secondary

3155 27th Ave E

8-12 · core french · Vancouver School District

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Transit nearby

34 places
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Dining nearby

42 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

31 places
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Shopping2.0 km

G3 Apparel Canada-Westcoast Contempo Fashions

4190 Lougheed Hwy

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Douglas-Gilpin
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 Moonlight Sonata. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$142,365

Residents in the study area

822

Owner households

77.3%

Commute on foot

1.8%

Population age

0 to 4
4.0%
5 to 9
5.1%
10 to 14
5.1%
15 to 19
6.1%
20 to 34
20.0%
35 to 49
20.6%
50 to 64
22.7%
65 to 79
13.2%
80 and over
3.4%

Housing type

Duplex
31.0%
Single detached
25.9%
Semi detached
21.0%
Row houses
19.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
2.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
22.8%
Multi person
5.8%
Single family
68.5%
Multi family
2.9%

Commute mode

Car
77.6%
Public transit
16.5%
Other
3.0%
Foot
1.8%
Bicycle
1.0%
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Income

Average household income
$142,365
Average individual income
$53,773

Total

Total individuals
822

Owners vs Renters

Owners
77.3%
Renters
22.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.2%
Other
5.6%
English and French
5.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.5%
High school
28.1%
Trade certificate
5.1%
College certificate
18.4%
University certificate
3.8%
Bachelor degree
22.3%
Post graduate degree
8.9%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
50.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
12.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
8.5%
Mandarin
8.3%
English and non-official language(s)
7.3%
Vietnamese
3.8%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.8%
Hindi
1.6%
Spanish
1.4%
Portuguese
1.1%
Gujarati
0.7%
Italian
0.7%
German
0.5%
French
0.4%
Korean
0.2%
English and French
0.2%
Multiple non-official languages
0.2%

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 Moonlight Sonata:
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 ↗Vancouver School District ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Moonlight Sonata 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

3588 Wayburne Dr, Burnaby, BC V5G 4X3, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 49.2522539, -122.9944972. 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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