The origin of the Burnaby Outdoor Club was in 1991.

The club began with help from Dave Fletcher, a former Burnaby parks and recreation department staff member. At its initial meeting in May 1991, 40 people met to talk about what they’d like from an outdoors club. By 1992 the fledging club was formally established with its constitution, by-laws, elected board of directors, and registered as a society with the Companies Branch in Victoria. The club is run by its volunteers.There were a lot of keen people right from the start. Most felt the BOC filled a void. Everyone was enthusiastic to get out and do trips with like-minded individuals. All hiking levels were involved, which added to the club’s popularity. In the first few months we had trips ranging from a walk in Deer Lake Park to summiting the Lions!