Deer Lake Park offers a peaceful natural environment in the heart of the city. The trails meander around the lake and through unique meadows and woodlands. In the summer, you can rent a boat, launch your own canoe, sailboat or rowboat on Deer Lake, or enjoy sunbathing on the beach at the lake's east end. Opportunities also abound for bird-watching and wildlife-viewing in the lake, forest, meadow and marsh areas. Whether you’re interested in relaxing in the sun, hiking a trail, rowing a boat or watching nature’s animals – Deer Lake Park has something for every age and interest.
The beautiful park surrounding Deer Lake is the hub of arts, culture and history in Burnaby. Step back in time at the Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel, visit the Burnaby Art Gallery or check out the entertainment at the James Cowan Theatre or the outdoor Concert Bowl. Don't miss the stunning architecture of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, or the historic Hart House Restaurant.
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Burnaby Village Museum & Heritage Garden
Nestled in the outskirts of Deer Lake Park, you’ll find the Burnaby Village Museum – a four-hectare open-air museum that features a recreated and restored village, farm, and carousel that transports you back to 1925.
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.
Make sure to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the museum’s heritage gardens, with many plants that are descendants of seeds first planted in the 1920s.
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Website: www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Century Gardens
With hundreds of rhododendrons bursting in bloom every spring, you won’t want to miss a visit to the Century Gardens at Deer Lake Park. Enjoy the aromatic bouquet as you stroll amid the horticultural beauty that the region is so famous for – including the renowned Rhododendron display, Burnaby's official flower. Located beside the Ceperley House, a heritage landmark building, Century Gardens is a must-see for everyone who appreciates the best of floral splendour.
The English Countryside in the Heart of Burnaby
As Burnaby’s best-preserved heritage area, Deer Lake Park features an entire neighbourhood of Edwardian country homes and landscapes – which are now part of our largest urban park.
The homes surrounding Deer Lake were originally built between 1904 and 1935, and were developed with an idealized view of the English countryside. The landscape of these gracious old homes remain integral to the lakeshore-setting experience, and convey a special sense of history to park visitors. Feel free to wander the many trails surrounding the lakeshore to discover the park’s heritage and natural beauty.
Alternatively, follow the self-guided Heritage Walking Tour highlighting the history of Deer Lake Park.
Deer Lake Boat Rentals
Deer Lake Boat Rentals is a family friendly business that rents canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and rowboats on Deer Lake, home to some of the region's extraordinary wildlife. Blue herons, beavers, turtles, Canadian geese, ducks, rainbow trout, and sometimes eagles can be seen around the lake.
Website: http://deerlakeboatrentals.com/
