Learn about the history and spirituality of the South Asian communities in Burnaby. Registrants are invited to join the tours and ask questions of their guides during these interactive, in-person experiences.
The presentations are free, but registration is required as space is limited. To register, visit Burnaby.ca/WebReg or call 604-297-4565.
Fall 2024 schedule
Tour of the Masjid al Salaam and Education Centre
Address: 5060 Canada Way
Date: Saturday,September 21
Check in time: 2:45 pm
Time: 3-5:30 pm
Learn about Islamic tradition, architecture and culture in this educational tour of the Masjid al Salaam mosque, a Muslim place of worship and prayer located kitty-corner from the Burnaby Village Museum. Register online on WebReg or call 604-297-4565.
Talk and Tour: Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue (Stride Studio)
Date: Thursday, October 3
Check in time: 6 pm
Time: 6-8:30 pm
In this talk and tour of the exhibit Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby, you’ll learn about the history and diverse experiences of Burnaby’s South Asian Canadian communities. Through poetry, plays, family photographs and commissioned art, you’ll discover what makes this community unique. Register online on WebReg or call 604-297-4565.
Architectural tour of the Ismaili Centre
Address: 4010 Canada Way
Date: Saturday,October 5
Check in time: 10:45 am
Time: 11 am-12:30 pm
The Ismaili Centre, Vancouver (Burnaby) is one of only six buildings around the world, the other five being in London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, and Toronto. Each building’s architecture and functionality reflect the places in which they are located. Join this tour to hear about the uniqueness of Ismaili Centres and what makes the site-specific architecture of Burnaby’s Center, special. The Centres are places for spiritual search, broadening intellectual horizons, and fostering an appreciation of pluralism. Registeration for this event is full. To join the waitlist call 604-297-4565.