Training from Burnaby: Surrey or Langley
Tricon has no yard in Burnaby. Two of our yards are within reach, and the distances point different ways. Surrey is the shorter run: about 19 km from Metrotown by Kingsway, McBride Boulevard and Scott Road, taking roughly 28 minutes with no traffic. Langley is about 34 km along Highway 1, taking roughly 31 minutes.
From the north side of Burnaby the numbers are close. Measured from Brentwood, Surrey is about 22 km and 29 minutes, and Langley about 35 km and 30 minutes. If you would rather stay on Highway 1 than cross the Fraser to the south side, Langley is a reasonable alternative. Both yards run the same programs. Drive times here are with no traffic.
Choosing a yard from Burnaby
The time difference is small, so the choice is more about which road you prefer and where you will park the car or catch a ride. Take the drive once at your intended hour. Rush-hour traffic on Highway 1 and on the Fraser crossings is the main variable.
ICBC offices in Burnaby
ICBC lists two Burnaby driver licensing offices: Metrotown, at 232-4820 Kingsway under the food court, and Lougheed Highway, at 3880 Lougheed Hwy. A third location, the Burnaby Claims Centre at 4399 Wayburne Drive, is marked for road tests only.
For commercial road tests, ICBC's office list also shows a Coquitlam centre at 1575 Hartley Avenue that handles commercial road tests only. Confirm where your own test is booked with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498.
ICBC's locator does not say which tests each office runs, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 to confirm before you go.
Work and funding for Burnaby students
Burnaby's shoreline on Burrard Inlet is part of the Port of Vancouver. The port authority's terminal list names Parkland Terminal, Shellburn and Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, and a Viterra-Cascadia grain terminal sits on the south shore east of the Second Narrows. This is local context only and does not mean any of them hires our graduates.
WorkBC has three Burnaby centres: Metrotown at 601-4211 Kingsway, Brentwood at 202-4190 Lougheed Hwy and Edmonds at 7297 Kingsway. They assess funding eligibility. See our funding options for how that works with in-house payment plans.
Programs open to Burnaby students
Class 1 MELT, Class 3, the air brake course for Burnaby drivers and individual lessons are taught at the Surrey yard. Class 5 car lessons are not taught at Surrey or Langley. They are coming soon at Duncan/Nanaimo.
Training from Burnaby: your questions answered
Is the Surrey or the Langley yard closer to Burnaby?
By distance, Surrey: about 19 km from Metrotown against about 34 km to Langley. By driving time with no traffic they are close, about 28 and 31 minutes, so choose on the route you prefer.
Which roads do Burnaby students use to reach Surrey?
From Metrotown the usual way is Kingsway, McBride Boulevard and Scott Road, then 120 Street toward 82 Ave. The Surrey yard is at 12511 82 Ave.
Where in Burnaby can I take ICBC knowledge tests?
ICBC lists Burnaby Driver Licensing at Metrotown (232-4820 Kingsway) and on Lougheed Hwy (3880 Lougheed Hwy). Appointments are required, so check with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 which office gives the commercial test you need.
Is there a WorkBC centre in Burnaby that can discuss training funding?
Yes. WorkBC lists Burnaby centres at Metrotown, Brentwood and Edmonds. WorkBC sets eligibility, and we can walk you through our own funding after you have spoken to them.