Burnaby Village Museum
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visit to the Burnaby Village Museum is a step back in time to the 1920s.
Experience life as it might have been in Burnaby. Self-guided tours let you
discover the farmhouse and village at your own pace. Period-costumed townsfolk
welcome you and give demonstrations at the various homes, businesses and shops
of a traditional village along the BC Electric Railway tram line. Be sure to
explore the newly restored Interurban Tram and take a whirl on the fully
restored historic 1912 CW Parker Carousel.A traditional BC Electric Railway tram stop village has been created with a combination of heritage and replica buildings on a 10 acre site. Period costumed staff and volunteers welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Be sure to take in the elegance of the Interurban #1223 and the interactive tram exhibit.
An exciting must for every visitor is a whirl on the fully restored historic 1912 CW Parker Carousel. Amenities include an ice cream parlour which offers a menu for light meals and snacks, picnic tables, and a gift shop. The site is wheelchair accessible.
May through September and during Heritage Christmas in December!
Web Site: Burnaby Village Museum
The museum is 36 years old.
The collection has over 50,000 artifacts.
At full speed, the outside horses on the carousel go 7mph.
A rare 1911 CCM Motorcycle is on display in the Auto Shop.
Much of the museum site used to be a strawberry farm.
