If you’re looking for a snapshot into the past – look no farther than the Burnaby Village Museum.  Nestled in the outskirts of Deer Lake Park, you’ll find this four-hectare open-air museum that features a recreated and restored village, farm, and carousel that transports you back to 1925.  

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With more than 30 shops and homes mimicking life in the first quarter of the 20th century, you’ll find period-costumed staff welcoming you into their homes and businesses at every turn. Visit the Chinese herbalist, and the blacksmith’s shop, or take a tour on the BC Electric Railway tram.  

Wander through the village church, visit the old-fashioned ice-cream parlour for some heritage treats, or take a ride on the restored 1912 carousel, which is accompanied by music from a grand 1925 Wurlitzer organ.  Before beginning your self-paced tour, make sure to pick-up a site map - available in English, Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese and Chinese.

Burnaby Village Museum – A Walk in the Past

Make sure you set aside plenty of time in your self-guided Burnaby Village walking tour to enjoy the sights and sounds of 1920s British Columbia.  Start from the Shadbolt Centre and Burnaby Village Museum on Deer Lake Avenue, then take a stroll to explore the many historic buildings. For those who like to stray off the beaten path, take the Deer Lake Park trail to visit the array of heritage buildings. And in case you’re worried about getting lost, map boards and signs are located throughout the park to assist you in exploring life in times gone by.

Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Garden – A Walk in the Park

Make sure to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the museum’s heritage gardens, featuring many plants that are descendants of seeds first planted in the 1920s.

Burnaby Village Museum’s amenities include an ice cream parlour that offers a menu for light meals and snacks, picnic tables and a gift shop. The site is wheelchair accessible.

Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
24-hour Information: 604-293-6501
Group Bookings: 604-293-6500
E-mail Address: bvm@burnaby.ca
Website: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/