Description
Burnaby Village Museum hosts Burnaby's Official Canada Day celebrations offering a multicultural family entertainment, musicians, displays, face painting, games, demonstrations and of course, cupcakes!
Admission is free. Carousel rides $2.52.
Schedule of activities:
Happening all day
Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby (New exhibit)
Stride Studios
Learn the history and legacy of Burnaby’s South Asian Canadian community in this interactive exhibit.
Specific Times
Explore the Carousel Pavilion and discover the history behind this 100+ year old treasure
Carousel rides $2.52
11 am–last ride at 4:15 pm
Children’s Activities (including Face Painting and more)
11 am–4 pm
Displays and information booths
Pacific Spirit Quilters’ Guild (display)
11 am-4 pm
City of Burnaby Water Wagon (mobile water refill station)
11 am-4 pm
City of Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling Program
11 am-4 pm
Burnaby’s elected MLAs & MPs shared information booth
11 am-4 pm
Live performances
| Performance | Time | Location |
| Land acknowledgement and performance by the Coastal Wolf Pack | 11:05-11:20 am | Vorce Stage |
| Chinese fan and ribbon dance performance by Jessica Yue | 11:25-11:40 am | Orchard Stage |
| Journey into Rhythm with Robin Layne | 12-12:45 pm | Vorce Stage |
| Rene Hugo y sus Amigos (Peruvian ensemble) | 12:15-1 pm | Orchard Stage |
| Chinese drumming performance by Tian-Jin Formation Drums | 1:20-1:40 pm | Orchard Stage |
| Mohammed Assani (Sitar Duo) | After formal ceremony | Vorce Stage |
| South Asian dance performance by Sudnya Dance Academy | 3-3:30 pm | Orchard Stage |
| Middle Eastern dance performance by Academy of Middle Eastern Dance | 3:50-4:20 pm | Vorce Stage |
Formal recognition of the day:
Official remarks
Vorce Stage
2 pm
Serving of Canada Day cupcakes
The Real Estate Exhibit
2:30 pm
The Wall
By artists Yi Chen + Muchen
An ice installation art project symbolizing unity, understanding and reconciliation between Burnaby and Chinese Canadians.
Please note: schedules are subject to change
