3 Best Places To See in Burnaby

“Burnaby Village Museum is one of the most famous museums in Burnaby, BC. The official opening ceremony of the Heritage Village took place on November 19, 1971. The Burnaby Village Museum is the preliminary historical resource for the City of Burnaby. The museum encourages appreciation, understanding, enjoyment, and participation in Burnaby's unique history. The museum promotes a shared sense of identity and community for the citizens of Burnaby and visitors alike. Burnaby Village Museum's vision is to invite visitors to join a community of learners, sharing history through collaboration, participation, and discovery.”

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“Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is a multi-purpose building in Burnaby, BC. The museum opened on September 22, 2000. The Centre is home to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, the Nikkei National Museum, the neighbourhood's civic Centre, and the Japanese Canadian Park. Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's mission is to respect, conserve, and share Japanese culture and Canadian history. The Museum & Cultural Centre houses over 3,000 photos, 350 oral history records, 25 meters of archival and textual content, and 1,000 artifacts. They also host live performances and display clothing, books, and food for festivals.”

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“Swangard Stadium is a well-maintained stadium in Burnaby, BC. The stadium is conveniently located near two main car routes and public transport. Swangard Stadium features a seating capacity of more than 4,500 grandstand seats, an LED scoreboard, and four large changing rooms with showers. The stadium is a premier sports and athletic facility for provincial and international soccer leagues, football, rugby, and track and field events. Swangard Stadium is fully accessible with wheelchair access, storage facilities, accessible washrooms, and facilities for persons with disabilities. The stadium has hosted home games for the Canadian men's and women's soccer teams in Olympic and World Cup qualifying matches. Swangard Stadium provides adjacent parking.”

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