Metrotown
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…
Posted in Art, Central Burnaby & Deer Lake Park, Contest, Kid Friendly, Metrotown, Performance, Restaurants, Sports | [ 2 Comments ]
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.
Posted in Contest, Kid Friendly, Metrotown | [ 110 Comments ]
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.
Posted in Accommodation, Kid Friendly, Metrotown | [ 1 Comment ]
February 7th, 2011
Dine Out at the Hilton’s Reflect…
by Sheliza Mitha
Some 215 eateries throughout Metro Vancouver are participating in this year’s wildly popular Dine Out Vancouver program, running through February 6th. But, there was only one restaurant I was interested in trying out this year: Reflect social dining + lounge at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown. Continue reading →
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February 1st, 2011
The Year of the Rabbit in Burnaby
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
Come ring in the Year of the Rabbit and celebrate Chinese New Year with various festivities around Burnaby. Watch a lion dance, take home a souvenir of traditional calligraphy or treat yourself to a feast… Continue reading →
Posted in Kid Friendly, Metrotown, The Heights & North Burnaby | [ 1 Comment ]
December 7th, 2010
Holiday Shopping in Burnaby
by Tourism Burnaby Staff
One of Metro Vancouver’s best places to shop is right here in Burnaby. From British Columbia’s largest mall to boutique shops, Burnaby can help you get your holiday shopping done this season. Don’t forget to check out the special events going on at each mall while you’re there… Continue reading →
