3 Best Landmarks in Burnaby, BC

"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. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is wheelchair accessible.

"Forest Lawn Memorial Park contains the war graves of 37 Commonwealth service personnel from World War II. Forest Lawn Memorial Park recognizes its role in making a positive contribution to Burnaby, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Situated on 118 acres, the landscaped property opened in 1936 as a garden that overlooked Vancouver and had a magnificent view of the mountains. Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery was founded and designed by Albert F. Arnold, who wanted to design a memorial park that would be a place of perpetual beauty and that would banish the graveyard taint from such places forever. The cemetery accommodates a range of burial options, including in-ground burial and above-ground entombment. They are also committed to offering affordable options for those who wish to take care of cemetery needs in advance, relieving their families of the emotional and financial burdens of planning a burial.

"Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology collects, preserves, and exhibits artifacts from around the world with a focus on British Columbia. The famous monument has a diverse collection of photographs, diaries, and other paper documents. In addition, the museum hosts many new exhibits. 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. Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is well-maintained and has beautiful sculptures with unique carvings and historic structures. Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology is closely affiliated with the Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University. The museum boasts a diverse collection of over 9000 artifacts that represent the rich traditions and heritage of First Nations peoples from Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.