3 Best Landmarks in Burnaby

“Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is an award-winning multi-purpose building that is named after acclaimed painter Jack Shadbolt and his wife Doris Shadbolt, curator, author, and art educator. All of the center's artwork displayed on the walls is from students and is changed regularly, so there is always something inspiring. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts also offers a full range of art classes for children and adults. The soaring community space has a beautiful, spacious theatre with comfy seats and excellent sightlines. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is a remarkable building with a stunning natural setting and a fantastic theatre and live music lineup. You can also book the venue for weddings, conferences, events, and recitals. The performing arts theatre is the perfect place to get involved in arts and culture, volunteer at a festival or special event, or catch up with friends over coffee at Café Encores.”

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“Forest Lawn Memorial Park contains the war graves of 37 Commonwealth service personnel from World War II. The cemetery mainly focuses on personalizing even traditional funeral services. The home is known for the traditional funeral services for people from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The cemetery takes extra care for your visitation and the day of the service. Forest Lawn Funeral Home serves families of many religions and cultures. The funeral home team is familiar with traditional funeral services for Catholics, Christians, Buddhists, and Taoists, as well as non-denominational celebrations of life. The top-notch associates at Forest Lawn Memorial Park are caring and dedicated to providing exceptional service to every family. Their services are designed to help families through one of life's most personal and challenging stages.”

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“Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology museum collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts from around the world and is located in the northeast corner of the Academic Quadrangle. The museum features archaeological and ethnographic exhibits from British Columbia and worldwide. The famous monument has a diverse collection of photographs, diaries, and other paper documents. In addition, the museum hosts many new exhibits, including Mammoths of North America, Bolivian Dolls Conservation on a Miniature Scale, and Wayang Kulit Mastering the Shadows. Students even explore the museum's collections management and archaeological conservation study. The museum's exhibits are designed by students as part of museum studies courses offered in the growing MAE Research Associate program or the Department of Archaeology. The Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is well-maintained and has beautiful sculptures with unique carvings and historic structures.”

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