North Burnaby East, situated on Burnaby Mountain's sunny slopes, showcases a diverse array of homes, neighborhoods, and residents. The area spans from the emerging residential towers and condos in Lougheed City to townhouses in Forest Hills and a blend of post-war and modern detached homes in Montecito, offering a variety of housing options for everyone. Notable destinations in the area include Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, and Lougheed Town Centre, which hosts a large mall and a significant transit hub.

Westridge is known for its post-war single-family homes, offering value with many new and renovated properties, and features Westridge Park with various amenities. Sullivan Heights is undergoing a significant transition, with a redevelopment project aiming to transform Lougheed Town Centre into one of Greater Vancouver's largest town centers. Montecito, also known as Sperling-Broadway, is centered around the 18-hole Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, with many single-family homes near Squint Lake and extensive forest areas and trails. The Forest Hills neighborhood, near Simon Fraser University, mainly comprises townhouse developments, while Simon Fraser Hills features townhomes, condos, and the Creekside Youth Centre. Oakdale, a small enclave on the Burquitlam border, offers limited single-family homes within walking distance to various amenities along North Road.