Burnaby’s confirmed Labour Day long weekend headline is Nikkei Matsuri, a three-day Japanese cultural festival at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre running Friday through Sunday. Here is our guide to the schedule, tickets, transit, and what the holiday Monday itself traditionally brings.
Labour Day Long Weekend 2026 in Burnaby: Nikkei Matsuri and What Else Is On Read Post »
Burnaby has a genuinely distinct arts and culture identity: the Shadbolt Centre and Art Gallery at Deer Lake, the Burnaby Village Museum, Burnaby Heights as an independent arts corridor, and public art woven through the city’s parks and plazas.
Burnaby Arts and Culture Guide Read Post »
No big two-city festival is landing in Burnaby this BC Day. Here’s what our guide found instead: a free heritage celebration at Burnaby Village Museum, a Saturday farmers market, and honest picks for the rest of the long weekend.
BC Day Long Weekend 2026 in Burnaby: What’s Actually Happening Read Post »
Deer Lake Park sits at the centre of Burnaby, offering a 4.5km lake loop, the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on the water’s edge, the Burnaby Village Museum nearby, seasonal festivals, and wildlife that surprises visitors expecting only an urban park.
Deer Lake Park Burnaby: The Complete Guide Read Post »
Burnaby Heights has grown up around a single stretch of Hastings Street since the streetcar first arrived in 1908. Here is how the independent shops, longtime bakeries, and the annual Hats Off Day festival fit together in one of North Burnaby’s most walkable districts.
Burnaby Heights: A Neighbourhood Guide to Hastings Street Read Post »
Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a roughly 146-hectare wetland and forest park circling a shallow lake, with a nearly 10km perimeter trail, the Piper Spit boardwalk and viewing tower, a nature house, and a rowing course that has hosted paddlers since the early 1970s.
Burnaby Lake Regional Park: The Complete Guide Read Post »
Burnaby’s morning food scene spans Korean-inflected Burnaby Heights, Metrotown area cafes, specialty coffee at Brentwood, and SFU hilltop spots, all shaped by one of Metro Vancouver’s most genuinely multicultural communities.
Best Breakfast and Brunch in Burnaby, BC Read Post »
Burnaby Mountain carries a university campus, a conservation area, and one of the best lookout views in Metro Vancouver on a single summit. Here is how the brutalist architecture, forest trails, sculpture park, and SkyTrain access all fit together.
Burnaby Mountain and SFU: The Complete Guide Read Post »
Our curated list of Burnaby’s top hair salons, from precision cuts and color experts to barbershop classics and trend-setting stylists.
Top Hair Salons in Burnaby Read Post »
Canada Day in Burnaby is a warm, low-key affair. Head to Deer Lake Park for the main celebration, or explore one of the city’s quieter parks. There is something here for every family.
Where to Celebrate Canada Day in Burnaby, BC Read Post »
From Metrotown highrises to Burnaby Heights and Deer Lake, these five florists cover the city’s biggest floral demands, from BCIT sympathy arrangements to Hart House and Crystal Ballroom weddings.
Top Flower Shops in Burnaby Read Post »
Burnaby residents have more recreation options than a quick glance suggests. This ranked guide looks at the five strongest local
Burnaby’s Top 5 Recreation Centres, Ranked Read Post »
