Description
Burnaby Village Museum hosts Burnaby's official Canada Day celebrations offering a multicultural family entertainment, musicians, displays, face painting, games, demonstrations, activities and more!
Admission is free. Carousel rides $2.62 + tax.
Formal recognition of the day:
Indigenous welcome and speeches at 2 pm on Vorce Stage (6).
Schedule of activities:
| Activity | Time | Location |
|
delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys Step into the world of FOOD! This exhibit explores how Burnaby’s food culture has evolved over time. Burnabarians have adapted their food to suit the needs of those who have eaten it, grown it, sold it and cooked it. |
11 am- 4:30 pm | Stride Studios (13) |
|
From Afghanistan to Canada, with Hope Explore the individual journeys from Afghanistan to Canada in this personal exhibit. |
11 am- 4:30 pm | Multi-Purpose Room (20) |
|
Carousel rides Discover the history behind this 100+ year old treasure. $2.62 + tax. |
11 am–last ride at 4:15 pm | Carousel Pavilion |
| Face painting and glitter tattoos for children | 11 am–4 pm | Elworth Lawn (10) |
| Many Voices Project | 11 am–4 pm | |
| What Are You Bringing to the Picnic?: Community Mural Project Draw and colour an image of food. Artwork is is added to a community-created picnic table mural. |
11 am–4 pm | |
| Celebrate Canada giveaway | 11 am (while supplies last) | Gates |
| Candy giveaway | 2:30 pm (while supplies last) |
Displays and information booths (11 am-4 pm)
- Pacific Spirit Quilters’ Guild - display
- City of Burnaby: Water Wagon (water refill station)
- City of Burnaby: Water Conservation
- City of Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling
- Information booth from the offices of elected Burnaby MLAs and MPs
Live performances
| Performance | Time | Location |
| Coastal Wolf Pack – territory acknowledgement and performance | 11:05-11:20 am | Vorce Stage (6) |
| Jessica Yue - dance demonstration | 11:30-11:50 am | Orchard Stage (2) |
| Kutapira - live music | 12:15-1 pm | Vorce Stage (6) |
| Rene Hugo y sus Amigos – Peruvian ensemble | 12:30-1:15 pm | Orchard Stage (2) |
| Tian-Jin Formation Drums – Chinese drumming performance | 1:30-1:50 pm | Vorce Stage (6) |
| The Lucky Trappers – live music | 1:45-2:15 pm | Orchard Stage (2) |
| Kevin Takahide Lee – live music, songs and stories | 2:45-3:30 pm | Orchard Stage (2) |
| The Lucky Trappers – live music | 3-3:30 pm | Vorce Stage (6) |
| Academy of Middle Eastern Dance - dance performance | 3:50 – 4:20 pm | Vorce stage (6) |
*Refer to the site map for location of attractions.
Please note changes may occur.
Thank you to our partners:
With the participartion of the Government of Canada. Avec la participation du gouvernement du Canada.
