Parkcrest

Parkcrest is a hillside neighbourhood in North Burnaby, British Columbia adjacent to Kensington Park which gave it its name.

Being part of North Burnaby, the area has a distinct Italian feel to it as many homes were built to reflect certain Mediterranean-influenced architectural elements like arches, balconies and window shutters, with grape vines often decorating their façades.

The biggest attraction is probably Kensington Park with its pitch and putt facilities and a nearby ice arena (off Curtis St) used for hockey and skating by local residents.

The playground at Aubrey Elementary occupies a high point offering panoramic views from the nearby wood-covered Burnaby Mountain to the distant Mt.

Although the elevation is not as high as on Capitol Hill, Burnaby, it is still a good place to see the annual fireworks in late July and early August over English Bay away from the crowds and midnight traffic.

Fall colours at sunset on Charles Street
Parkcrest with Burnaby Mountain in the distance
A typical Italian-style home, one of many that make North Burnaby so architecturally diverse
Mount Baker in Washington State at sunset