13 – 15 March, 2020

8 things to do in Burnaby this weekend!

Wondering what to do in and around Burnaby this weekend? Here are our top picks…

Shamrock'n Race

Shamrock’n Race

This beautiful 21.1K & 7 Mile course circles Burnaby lake, giving you the opportunity to enjoy fresh air, exercise and more chances to view birds and animals in this wilderness environment. Join other walkers & runners on this scenic course throughout the trails of Burnaby Lake.

📍 Burnaby Lake Clubhouse
📅 Saturday 14 March
⌚️ 9.00AM

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Burnaby Village Museum

Get ready for Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum. They’re throwing the gates open for 12 fun days! Adventurers will experience some of the daily routines and tasks of the 1920s as well as activities, crafts and puzzles. Plus enjoy a carousel ride! Available for purchase at the gates.

📍 Burnaby Village Museum
📅 16 – 27 March
⌚️ 11.00AM – 4.30PM

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Spring Hop Toonie Skate

Hop into Spring! Enjoy ice skating, face painting, crafts and games with the Easter Bunny! Skates and helmet included in toonie admission fee.

📍 Bill Copeland Sports Centre
📅 Saturday, 14 March
⌚️ 12.30PM – 3.30PM

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Between the Bridges Festival

Get involved in Between the Bridges Festival running throughout the month of March! Between the Bridges is a month-long arts, culture and dining festival taking place throughout March. Destinations, venues and restaurants from Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are featured.

📍 Various Locations
📅 Throughout March
⌚️ Various Times

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Sopra Sotto Pizza

Burnaby Farmers’ Market

The place to find locally grown conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts every Saturday.

📍 Burnaby City Hall Parking Lot
📅 Saturday 14 March
⌚️ 10.00AM – 2.00PM

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Burnaby Lake Bird Walk

Burnaby Lake is one of the best places in the Lower Mainland for Migratory birds. From Northern Pintails, Buffleheads, Mallards, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teals to Bald Eagles, Yellow-Headed Blackbirds and Barred owls. Although we are near the tail end of the migratory season, there is still a lot to see.

📍 Burnaby Lake Park
📅 Saturday, 14 March
⌚️ 10.00AM

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Burnaby Art Gallery

Visit Genevieve Robertson: Looking Through a Hole in the Earth @ Burnaby Art Gallery this March. Contemporary drawings composed with bitumen and seawater; forest-derived charcoal and graphite; and blue-green algae and calcium carbonate. Definitely something different.

📍 Burnaby Art Gallery
📅 Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 March
⌚️ 12.00PM – 5.00PM

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Metropolis at Metrotown

Visit the biggest shopping mall in British Columbia! It has everything – over 450 shops! Eat and shop all under one roof!

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+ About Tourism Burnaby

GENERAL

Tourism Burnaby, a non-profit destination management organization, plays a pivotal role in showcasing the vibrant city of Burnaby as a premier destination for visitors worldwide. Established on October 25, 2004, under the Society Act of British Columbia, our mission is to illuminate the diverse and authentic travel experiences that Burnaby offers. We are dedicated to promoting the city not just as a place to visit, but also as a community to meet, learn, live, and play.

Our vision positions Burnaby at the heart of Metro Vancouver, celebrated for its diverse array of outstanding travel opportunities and exceptional hosting capabilities. We focus on enhancing the city’s reputation as a year-round destination, maximizing the value from our tourism amenities, and leaving a lasting, positive impact on our community and beyond. At Tourism Burnaby, we are committed to driving sustainable tourism growth that benefits both visitors and residents alike, ensuring that Burnaby continues to thrive as a dynamic and welcoming destination.

DIRECTORS

Chair
Chris Browne, Accents Inn Burnaby

Secretary/Treasurer
Doug Spindler, Assistant Director – Treasury Services, City of Burnaby

Directors
Paul Gallop, General Manager, Element Vancouver Metrotown (Past Chair)

Councillor James Wang – City of Burnaby

Mark McLaughlin, Chief Commercial Services Officer, Simon Fraser University

Larry Hayes, Burnaby Minor Hockey

Lara Graham, Burnaby Board of Trade Representative

Ellen Barbour, GM of Earl’s Restaurants

Nelia Santos, Retail Manager at Shape Properties (The Amazing Brentwood)

Lara Johnson, VP – Marketing & Communications at BCIT

Scott de Savoye, General Manager of Hilton Vancouver Metrotown

MANAGEMENT

Executive Director
Chris Peters
[email protected]

Director, Sport Burnaby
Robyn Hughes
[email protected]

Director, Marketing
Catherine McCooey
[email protected]

Manager, Business Development
Bradley Styba
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Specialist, Events & Marketing
Samuel Darmawan
[email protected] 

Office Coordinator
Anna Paul
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