Burnaby Village Museum throws its big free Labour Day program on Monday with a free carousel and live music, Rise FC plays Swangard on Saturday, and the labour councils host a family picnic at Edmonds Park. What is actually on in Burnaby for September 5 to 7, 2026.
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Burnaby’s shopping spans one of BC’s largest malls at Metrotown, the redeveloped Brentwood Town Centre, Lougheed Town Centre, and the independent retail character of Burnaby Heights, making it a more complete shopping destination than Vancouver for many residents.
Burnaby Shopping Guide: Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed, and Beyond Read Post »
Central Park Burnaby is a 90-acre urban forest adjacent to Patterson SkyTrain station, with a trail network through Douglas fir forest, pitch and putt golf, lawn bowling, tennis courts, and a surprising sense of wilderness within the city.
Central Park Burnaby: Urban Forest, Trails, and Recreation Read Post »
Burnaby’s restaurant scene is anchored by Korean BBQ and Greek dining in Burnaby Heights, international dining around Metrotown, Chinese restaurants along Lougheed, and new openings at Brentwood, making it one of Metro Vancouver’s strongest dining cities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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