August 31st, 2010
September Preview and Win Tickets to See Hedley live!
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
Just because August is fast coming to a close, doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of amazing things to do in Burnaby. What better way to wrap up your summer than winning tickets to see Hedley, Daniel Wesley and These Kids With Crowns live at Deer lake Park! Read more to find out how to win tickets and for more on what else is happening in Burnaby this September.
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August 20th, 2010
Summer Blues Gets a Whole New Meaning
by Mana Mansour
It was perfect weather down at Deer Lake Park last Saturday to commemorate the 11th edition of the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival. Deer Lake Park is truly a beautiful and unique setting to host an outdoor concert. One day it’s a tranquil park lined with rolling hills of grass, alongside a massive lake full of birds and paddleboats. Then comes a festival like the Burnaby Blues and Roots, and the whole area is transformed into an impressive concert site, with a full-scale erected stage, lights and video screens. Add the 27 degree weather, and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect day at the festival.
Posted in Annual, Central Burnaby & Deer Lake Park, Concerts, Kid Friendly, Performance | [ 25 Comments ]
August 17th, 2010
Burnaby’s Blues-a-Palooza
by Sheliza Mitha
Burnaby got a case of the blues as some of the world’s top blues and roots musicians rocked Deer Lake Park this past weekend (Saturday, August 14th).
This year marked the 11th Annual Blues + Roots Festival, or as my seven-year-old daughter affectionately calls it: Blues-a-palooza…
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August 16th, 2010
Stayin’ and Playin at the Grand Villa and Delta Burnaby
by Mana Mansour
There’s a little bit of Sin City right in heart of Burnaby. I’m talking about the best of what Vegas has to offer- the crank of slot machines, the sound of piling chips alongside the roar of excitement of those touched by lady luck, the rich textures of plush velvet furniture and the savory tastes of first-rate restaurants. Don’t believe me? Venture down Dominion Street, right off Willingdon Avenue, and you’ll know what I mean. Continue reading →
