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Burnaby is a city in British Columbia, Canada, located immediately to the east of Vancouver. It is the third-largest city in British Columbia by population, surpassed only by nearby Surrey and Vancouver.
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1. Burnaby Village Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 555 reviews
Where History Comes to Life - Stroll down the streets of our 1920s community. Period costumed townsfolk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Visitors can feel the heat of the fire as the blacksmith works at the forge, hear the rhythm of the platen press at the Burnaby Post, smell freshly ground coffee in the General Store, be a 1920s student in a one-room schoolhouse, watch the tinsmith cut, crimp & curl flat sheets of tin into useful household items. Everyone is welcome to take a ride on the 1912 CW Parker Carousel, explore the restored 1912 Interurban Tram, and enjoy a treat in the Ice Cream Parlour. The Village is open seasonally (Spring Break in March, Summer Season- early May to Labour Day, and Heritage Christmas-late November to early January) and year-round for pre-booked groups and programs.
Reviewed By Guide607881
Love to ride the old-fashioned merry-go-round at Christmas, and wander the Village in the Summer...Several years ago we booked the church for my daughter's wedding! It was perfect!
2. The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
This center serves as a venue for both performance and teaching in the arts.
Reviewed By Tripsterchick
This is a lovely open, airy building that makes a perfect coffee stop if you’ve been walking around Deer Lake Park, visiting the Burnaby Art Gallery (a very short walk to the centre) or going to the Burnaby Village Museum (across the street). There’s a nice little coffee bar just inside the entrance that serves drinks, baked items and sandwiches at very reasonable prices. Tables and chairs are adjacent, or you can head to the other end of the building where there’s a seating area overlooking the park. Much of the art in the central portion is by Jack Shadbolt, a painter who spent the latter part of his life in Burnaby. Other areas of the building have rotating exhibitions. There are two theatres in the centre, but it seems to be primarily a teaching facility, with studios for dance, music and art. Lucky Burnaby! Wish there was something similar where I live.
3. Charlie's Chocolate Factory
4. Krakit Escape Game
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Enter a Krakit Escape Game where SOMETHING has happened. Once the door closes behind you, your challenge is to find the clues hidden right before your eyes to ESCAPE. There are four theme rooms located in Burnaby. The entertainment experience that you have been waiting for. What would you do if you were locked in a room and only had 45 minutes to escape a Zombie Apocalypse, Asylum, Wonderland, Saw. Scary themes can be played without actors if you prefer not to get scared.
5. Metropolis At Metrotown
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 508 reviews
Ideally situated in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, Metropolis at Metrotown is British Columbia's largest shopping centre. The centre boasts a large state-of-the-art food court and 330 quality brand name stores such as Apple, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Indigo, Michael Kors, Microsoft, Muji, Nespresso, Sephora, Sport Chek, Hudson's Bay, Uniqlo, Victoria's Secret, Winners/Homesense and Zara. It is easily accessible by Vancouver's Skytrain and offers an abundance of free parking. Whether you are looking for the latest designer bag, to catch a movie or for a last-minute gift, Metropolis at Metrotown is the perfect destination to find everything. Get ready for the holidays at Metropolis at Metrotown.
Reviewed By ManillaCone
1. It’s not a luxury mall. It’s more casual and fun, great for families with kids as there’s quite a few toy or kid stores. If you do want more luxury items, a place like park royal in west van or the airport outlet might be better :) 2. Yes it’s overcrowded, beware of that. The crowds are not bad if you’re used to them, but I do understand how it can hinder your experience. For parking, I definitely recommend immediately looking for them underground. There’s normally near no parking above, and underground MIGHT be easier to find because it’s all connected. 3. There isn’t a lot of eating spots- most food is in the food court, which yes, is mostly Asian or fast food. However, right across the street from the main entrance (the side with the superstore entrance and movie poster) is a lot of restaurants- sushi garden is definitely a good one for any sushi lovers out there :) It’s a casual mall with not a lot of specialities- I think the most special part of Metrotown is how many different Asian cuisines and shops you can find- a lot for hem are quite unique. For example, currently there’s a shop on the floor above ground level selling anime and manga goods, as well as a Chinese styled shop selling cute figurines on the main floor right next to Uniqlo- the likes of which I’ve never seen anywhere except for actually in China. Also lots of Asian brands like mini so and Uniqlo that are quite unique :) Lastly, for people without a lot of Asian markets, I would definitely recommend going to T&T to pick up some Asian snacks. It’s a good experience, both cheap and fun :) Hope you all enjoy coming to Burnaby!
6. Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Our mission is to honour, preserve, and share Japanese culture and Japanese Canadian history and heritage for a better Canada. Nikkei Centre is a multi-use facility at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling in Burnaby, BC. Officially opened on September 22, 2000, the Centre houses a Japanese Canadian cultural centre, the Nikkei National Museum, a community centre serving the neighbourhood, and a Japanese Canadian garden. Our mandate is to promote a better understanding and appreciation by all Canadians of Japanese Canadian culture and heritage; and an awareness by all Canadians of the contribution of Japanese Canadians to Canadian society, through public programs, exhibits, services, publications, public use of the facilities and special events. In addition to offering its own programs, Nikkei Centre has a number of rooms available for rent for many purposes including meetings, demonstrations, weddings, receptions, small conferences, and other special events.
Reviewed By FlyAtNight - Brooklin, Canada
It was very important for me to visit the Nikkei National Museum last month. The museum helps to promote Japanese Canadian culture, and also preserve some of the darkest moments in Canadian history. On the day of my visit, the museum was essentially closed for the installation of the next exhibition, however I was able to see some artifacts related to the expulsion of 22,000 Japanese Canadians to internment camps throughout Canada. These Canadian citizens were forced to take only their possessions that they could carry. Everything else was sold or disposed of, contrary to the past government's declarations. The museum is in a beautifully designed building, with a peaceful garden in front. I hope to make at least one more trip here while it is fully open to visitors,
7. Burnaby Public Library
8. REVS Bowling & Entertainment
9. Art of Sauna and Spa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 61 reviews
More than just a SPA We believe that a gentle holistic approach can help achieve optimal wellness and balance. Physical stress and tension have a direct impact on mental activity, mood and motivation. Similarly, an overwhelmed mind doesn’t let your body truly relax. That is why treating the body as a whole can provide the ultimate support you need to successfully manage your energy, mood and skin condition. We offer special treatments to relax your body, mind and soul. They facilitate anxiety and stress reduction, so that your body feels nourished and well-rested. We believe in combining today’s science with long-standing practices that have proved their efficiency over the centuries. Age-old wellness traditions from different cultures in a modern and elegant environment ensure you get the most out of your time off from the world. Treat yourself to a genuinely unique experience: rejuvenate and revitalize; heal and destress; relax your mind and embrace the lightness in your body
Reviewed By chrissyc769 - Vancouver, Canada
I had my first "Sultan" Turkish Bath experience at the Art of Sauna yesterday. It was a birthday treat for myself and I was so delighted. I usually would only go to get a registered massage RMT- but I wanted to try something different. Alexander did an amazing caring job. It was like a body scrub + massage + wash with foam. He even washed my hair. It was a pampering experience with a very nice bath robe. Also, everything was super clean.
