Do I need a permit for a garage sale in Burnaby?
Not for a normal residential sale. Burnaby does not require a garage sale permit, but signs must stay on private property. It is still worth a look at your city's rules on where signs may go, and at any HOA or strata bylaw that applies to your street.
When is garage sale season in Burnaby?
Roughly April to October, and peak weekends are spring through early summer and again in early fall. The shoulder weeks still turn up sales in Metrotown and Brentwood; there are simply fewer of them, so the map is the faster way to check.
What are the best Burnaby neighbourhoods for garage sales?
Start with Metrotown and Brentwood. Heights and Edmonds usually follow later in the morning, so you can run them as a second loop.
Where can I park near Burnaby garage sales?
On the street, and further away than feels necessary. Blocking a driveway is the fastest way to sour a sale, and in the busier parts of Metrotown and Brentwood the first hour fills the kerb. Walking two houses down costs nothing.
Is it safe to hold a garage sale in Burnaby?
It is routine, and a few habits help — take payment into a pouch you are wearing, put anything you are not selling out of reach, and lock the side door. Listings across Metrotown and the rest of Burnaby stay approximate until sale day.
What time do garage sales start in Burnaby?
Saturday mornings are the main event — most sellers open by 8:00 am and the best items go in the first hour. Sunday is quieter and better for negotiating. Starting in Brentwood and working toward Heights avoids doubling back.
How do I post my own garage sale in Burnaby?
Post it in a couple of minutes: a few photos, the dates you are open and what sort of prices to expect. Neighbours see it ordered by how close they are, and you keep control of the listing until you take it down.