Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby Village Museum opened in 1971 to mark BC's centennial of joining Confederation. Set on 4 hectares in Deer Lake Park, it recreates a 1920s village with 31 full-scale buildings, some original heritage structures and some replicas, where costumed interpreters demonstrate trades in shops such as a drugstore, barbershop, print shop and working blacksmith.

Highlights include a restored 1912 C.W. Parker carousel, the Interurban 1223 tram in its barn and the Old Curly locomotive. Admission is free, with a small fee for carousel rides. The main season runs May to September, and special events, including a holiday program, run between September and March.

Highlights at Burnaby Village Museum

• Restored 1912 C.W. Parker carousel (small fee)
• Interurban 1223 tram and tram barn
• 31 heritage and replica buildings
• Costumed interpreters and a working blacksmith shop
• Stride Studios temporary exhibition gallery
• Holiday program (Festive Village in 2025)

Location: where Burnaby Village Museum is

Burnaby Village Museum is at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC.

• Deer Lake Park and lake trail (on site)
• Burnaby Art Gallery (in Deer Lake Park)
• Metrotown (short drive)

Getting there and parking

The museum is in Deer Lake Park off Canada Way. Use TransLink's trip planner for bus connections from Metrotown or other SkyTrain stations; there is on-site parking.

Good for

• Families
• Rainy days (indoor buildings)
• Holidays
• Free outings

Burnaby Village Museum: frequently asked questions

Is Burnaby Village Museum free?
Yes, admission is free; carousel rides have a small fee.

Is Burnaby Village Museum open in winter?
The main season is May to September, with special events between September and March, including a holiday program that ran November 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026.