Museums
Antiques in a window (David Gluns photo)
Burnaby is one of British Columbia's most diverse communities.
Its museums enable visitors to learn about early 20th-century life in Burnaby, the contributions of different ethnic groups and the flair of its local artists.
Burnaby Village Museum
The Burnaby Village Museum is a 4ha/10ac, open-air collection of heritage and replica buildings in Deer Lake Park that recaptures life in the 1920s. Climb aboard the restored Interurban Tram #1223, pick up a snack at the ice cream parlour, or interact with costumed interpretive guides at the general store, smithy or print shop. Don't forget to take a ride on the 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel, which swirls with 36 brightly coloured horses to the tune of a 1925 Wurlitzer organ.
The Burnaby Village Museum is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue. It's open from May to early September. There are also special "Haunted Village" (pre-Halloween) and "Heritage Christmas" (late November to early January) events.
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National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre
The National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centreis a focal point for Burnaby's Japanese community. This glassy, architecturally striking building, with a formal Japanese garden outside, opened in 2000. One of its key tenants is the Japanese Canadian National Museum, which showcases artifacts from Japanese-Canadian history dating back to the 1870s. Exhibitions cover topics such as Vancouver's Asahi baseball team, sewing and dress-making styles, and looking back at the internship camps where Japanese immigrants were detained during World War II.
The museum is at 6688 Southoaks Crescent, and is open Tuesday to Saturday.
SFU Museum of Archeology & Ethnology
This compact museum at Simon Fraser University (SFU) showcases artifacts from around the globe with a special focus on aboriginal art from British Columbia, such as totem poles and traditional carvings. Many exhibits are loaned from the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, and are set up by SFU students.
The SFU Museum of Archeology & Ethnology is located at the northeast corner of the Academic Quadrangle, on the concourse level, at 8888 University Drive and is open Monday to Friday.
Check with the museums and galleries for exact opening times.
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578 Carrall St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5K2
Websitehttp://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Toll-free
Phone604-662-3207
Built in 1986, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first full-scale Scholar garden built outside China using traditional techniques. Covered walkways & exquisite architecture make it a delight in any weather or season, with the same relaxing, serene landscape as found in the old, private gardens of China's ancient elite. This living museum promotes the understanding of cultures through daily tours, festivals, monthly art exhibitions, music concerts & unique live theatre productions in summer. One-of-a-kind finds in the Eight Treasures Shop. Located in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk from downtown Vancouver & historic Gastown, near parking & public transit.
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Websitehttp://www.vancouvertours.com
Toll-free877-669-2277
Phone604-255-7272
Landsea Tours offers daily scheduled half-day & full-day mini-coach sightseeing excursions to include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & more - maximum of 24 guests. See it all: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island Market, Alaska cruise ships, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Butchart Gardens. Combine a Victoria tour with whale watching or a floatplane flight, or a Whistler tour with the Whistler Mountaineer train by Rocky Mountaineer. Driver/guides create memorable sightseeing experiences by sharing their extensive knowledge of area history, geography & current events & in answering guests' individual questions.
Private tours and transfers are also available: SUVs, Mercedes Sprinter Vans and Mini-Coaches available.
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6804 SW Marine Dr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z4
Websitehttp://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca
Toll-free
Phone604-822-4208
Explore Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden and immerse yourself in the world of wild-collected plants. Garden highlights include an Asian garden with over 400 different species of rhododendrons, thousands of alpine and montane plants from around the world, a traditional physic garden full of herbs, a demonstration food garden, and the Greenheart Canopy Walkway eco-adventure. Also visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum also close by.
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Websitehttp://www.citypassports.com
Toll-free
Phone604-694-2489
This is Vancouver's Attractions Passport; valid for singles, couples, or families. Up to 2 adults, 2 children. Save hundreds of dollars on your visit! 2-for-1's & up to 50% off admission to over 50 attractions, museums, sightseeing tours, 15 restaurants & daytrips. BONUS: Receive a FREE $15.00 ticket to the Vancouver Lookout. Get the Vancouver Trolley/Vancouver Aquarium combo, Horse Drawn Carriage, Klayhowya Aboriginal Village, Grouse Mountain, Vancouver Art Gallery, Bill Reid Gallery, Museum of Vancouver, Space Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park Conservatory, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Bridge, Whistler tours via West Coast Sightseeing, BC Mining Museum, Theatresports Comedy Granville Island, Kayak/Bike/Boat rentals & more.
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