Metrotown, officially recognized as a town center by the City of Burnaby and Metro Vancouver, is a comprehensive neighborhood in South Burnaby. Known for its shopping and entertainment, it also offers excellent tower-style condominium living. Since the arrival of the Skytrain in December 1985, the area's skyline has been defined by deluxe condo and commercial buildings. Responding to market demand, especially from downsizing baby boomers, developers are now focusing on luxury towers with spacious family suites, including 2 and 3 bedroom options with sliding wall balconies. As a shopping destination, Metrotown stands out in Canada’s west, hosting over 500 shops and services in areas like Metropolis, the Crystal Mall, Station Square, and Silver City, all easily accessible by various modes of transport.

Central Park, located on the western edge of the Metrotown neighborhood, offers a green escape with amenities like tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a pitch and putt golf course, and Swangard Stadium. The area is served by three primary schools: Maywood, South Slope, and Nelson Elementary Schools, and Burnaby South Secondary for grades 8 to 12, which includes a school for the deaf. Over 53% of residents near the Metrotown Skytrain Station commute by public transit, the highest in Metro Vancouver. Additional transit options include Patterson and Royal Oak Skytrain stations and various bus links. Kingsway provides vehicle access to other areas of Burnaby and beyond.