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December 13th, 2012
December Activities
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
The holiday season is in full swing! Check out events and activities throughout Burnaby whether you are looking to entertain the kids while they are off from school, want to take in some lights with that special someone, or looking to get out of cooking Christmas dinner this year! Continue reading →
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June 13th, 2012
Burnaby Play On!
by Jonathan
Hello again, fans of the blog. This week, your intrepid reporter was on the scene of the Burnaby Playon! Street Hockey tournament sponsored by the CBC. For those that need some background information on the event, you can check out my previous introductory Playon! blog.
Anyways, I arrived at Metropolis at Metrotown, the giant mall smack dab in the middle of Burnaby to witness the event. My job was to live tweet, and then write a blog about the Celebrity game that was happening at noon. Local celebs’ from around Vancouver would be partaking in the event, with names like former NHL’er Dave Tomlinson, Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly, and current Florida Panther Mike Santorelli being floated around. Continue reading →
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May 18th, 2012
Bravo Burnaby! Celebrating Arts, Culture and Entertainment
by Lima Al-Azzeh
11 Stations has long been committed to showcasing the abundant art, entertainment and cultural offerings of the city of
Celebrate the century anniversary of the C.W. Parker CarouselBurnaby. Now it’s our great pleasure to introduce Bravo Burnaby! the largest arts, culture and entertainment event the city has ever seen, comprising a range of exciting activities all taking place between May 25 – June 10, 2012. Here are some of our recommendations for some must-see community events, though really, we’d highly recommend them all!
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January 10th, 2012
Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
Chinese New Year events return to Burnaby later this month. Stop by the usual events, grab some Chinese food, or try something new!
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October 18th, 2011
Burnaby Halloween Haunts
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
Halloween might mean its time to gorge on bite-sized chocolate bars but it’s also time for some annual favourites in Burnaby. Go trick-or-treating in the Heights, spook yourself at the Burnaby Village Museum’s Haunted Village or take a late night stroll among the Haunted Mansions. Try something new this year with SFU’s carved pumpkin contest and save those pumpkin seeds! Plan your Halloween in Burnaby and be sure to enter to win tickets to this year’s Burnaby Village Museum Haunted Village!
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August 25th, 2011
7 Ways to Get Away: Shopping
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
How would you spend a Shopping Weekend Getaway in Burnaby? From designer brands and big-box favourites to local kiosks and specialty stores at Metropolis at Metrotown, there’s no shortage of ways to spend your prize money and then some…
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August 17th, 2011
7 Ways to Get Away Contest
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
From golfing and sporting events to shopping events and casino nights, Burnaby has what you’re looking for to have the perfect weekend getaway. Discover 7 different weekends, then choose the one you like best for a chance to win it…
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June 14th, 2011
Play On! The Canadian Street Hockey Tournament
by Lima Al-Azzeh
It’s a great season for hockey lovin’ and everyone was feeling the spirit this past weekend at Hockey Night in Canada’s event Play On! The Canadian Street Hockey Tournament. Adult and kid teams flexed their hockey muscles out on the street rinks and one special game was even given the celebrity treatment, inviting prominent lower mainland figures to show us what they’re made of. Memorable moments included getting Mr. O’ Canada himself to sing the national anthem and watching a former Canucks player live in action! Continue reading →
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March 8th, 2011
Games, Trains & More Games
by Sheliza Mitha
Contest Opportunity: Riddle me this, reader: Where can you take a train, play some games, shop, dine and then end the day with the latest blockbuster without ever venturing outside? Hint #1: It’s all in one building. Hint #2: It’s in Burnaby.
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February 10th, 2011
Family Staycation in Burnaby
by Sheliza Mitha
To break from our winter blues, my family and I recently decided to treat ourselves to a weekend getaway by staycationing (yes, vacationing by staying in town) at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown. After all, it is an award-winning hotel in the heart of Burnaby. Plus, it’s proximity to Metrotown and the SkyTrain makes it an ideal spot for the whole family.
