Labour Day

Date

September 7, 2026

Time

11:00 AM4:30 PM

Description

Join in the fun as CUPE 23 - Burnaby Civic Employees Union sponsors Labour Day at the Burnaby Village Museum. Celebrate the last day of the summer season with a fun filled day of free carousel rides and learning about labour history. Uncover fascinating stories behind the labour movement in British Columbia and the 100+ years of CUPE at the City of Burnaby. Take part in a special themed scavenger hunt, demonstrations, live music, special displays and hands on activities.

Admission and carousel rides are free.

Schedule of activities

Activity Time Location
Free Carousel Rides

Sponsored by CUPE 23 Burnaby Civic Employees Union.

Enjoy a complimentary spin on the Carousel. Last ride at 4:15pm.

All day Carousel (9) 
Labour Scavenger Hunt 

Match the village exhibit with a union logo and receive a prize at the CUPE local 23 info tent. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt at one of the gates. 

 All day  
A Century of Service

100 Years of Solidarity: Display featuring 100 years of the Burnaby Civic Employees Union 

All day Across from the Church (30)
Working People

Watch a movie in the theatre about British Columbia’s working people.

All day Central Park Theatre (17)

delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys

Step into the world of FOOD! This exhibit explores how Burnaby’s food culture has evolved over time. 

All day The Stride Studios (13)

 

Activations

Activation Time Location
Pacific Spirit Quilter' Guild display 11 am-4 pm Bell's Dry Goods (27)
Traingang 11 am-4 pm Carousel Activity Room (9)
City of Burnaby water wagon
Mobil water refill station
11 am-4 pm Outside of Tram (7)
Chalk art and carnival games zone 11 am-4 pm Market Garden (2)
POP Indigenous games and activities 11 am-4 pm Indigenous Learning House (24)
What are you Bringing to the Picnic?: Community Mural Project
Draw and colour an image of food. Artwork is added to the picnic table mural featuring food art of a community picnic.
11 am-4 pm Carousel Plaza (8)

Many Voices Project - Share your story

Help to document and preserve diverse, underrepresented stories from the community, especially from individuals who've worked in Burnaby's waterfront industries, to enrich local historical records.

11 am-4 pm Multi-purpose room (20)
Burnaby Fire Department's antique fire truck display 11 am-noon Seaforth School (28)

 

Live Performances

Performance Time Location
The Boytles
Beatles cover band
11:30 am-12:15 pm &
3-3:45 pm
Vorce Tram Station (6)

Taka Lee
Live music with songs and stories

1-1:40 pm

Vorce Tram Station (6)
Solidarity Notes Choir
Traditional labour songs
2:15-2:45 pm Vorce Tram Station (6)

Schedules are subject to change.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors: 

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Location

Burnaby Village Museum

Contact Information

Email: bvm@burnaby.ca 
Phone: 604-297-4565

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