Burnaby Village Museum (MAP)
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 Transport yourself to the 1920s. A visit to the Burnaby
Village Museum has something for all ages.
A
visit to the Burnaby Village Museum is a step back in time to the 1920s.
Experience life as it might have been in Burnaby. Self-guided tours let you
discover the farmhouse and village at your own pace. |
Burnaby Village Museum
Burnaby Amenities
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Amenities include an ice cream parlour which offers a menu
for light meals and snacks, picnic tables, and a gift shop. The site is
wheelchair accessible.
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Burnaby Village Museum
Burnaby Attractions
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| A traditional BC Electric Railway tram stop village has been created with a
combination of heritage and replica buildings on a 10 acre site.
Period costumed
staff and volunteers welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes,
businesses and shops.
Be sure to take in the elegance of the Interurban #1223
and the interactive tram exhibit.
An exciting must for every visitor is a whirl on the fully restored historic
1912 CW Parker Carousel.
The museum is 36 years old. The collection has over 50,000 artifacts. At full
speed, the outside horses on the carousel go 7mph. A rare 1911 CCM Motorcycle is
on display in the Auto Shop.
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Burnaby Village Museum
Burnaby Summer Hours
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Summer Season
Tuesday-Sunday plus Statutory Holidays
May 2-September 7 11:00am-4:30pm
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Burnaby Village Museum Haunted Village
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The village is transformed into a ghoul community. Come
join the dead-folk and help solve their mystery. Fun for all brave families
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Burnaby Village Museum Haunted Village Hours
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October 28-30, 6:00-9:00pm
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Come and enjoy the cedar boughs with red bows and other
old-fashioned ornaments and decorations throughout the village and farmhouse.
The season features traditional entertainment, demonstrations, hands-on
activities and exhibits from the early 1920s. The heritage craft and chat with
Father Christmas are highlights with children.
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Burnaby's Heritage Christmas Hours
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Nov 21- Dec 9 Tuesday-Sunday 12 noon-5:30pm
Dec 10-23 Tuesday-Sunday 12 noon-8pm
December 24 & 25 closed
Dec 26-January 3, 2010 Monday-Sunday 12 noon-5:30pm
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Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Contact
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6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6
www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
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Directions to the Burnaby Village Museum Heritage
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Deer Lake Park
Highway 1; Exit 33 to Canada Way; Left on Canada Way - head east for one block;
Right on Deer Lake Avenue;
Free museum patron parking on right. |
