What makes it 83% Solo-Friendly: Free admission, many historic buildings, interpreters to chat with, optional carousel ride, benches for breaks, so a solo visitor gets flexible, low-cost, engaging exploration time.
Why 1-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Self-guided tours and demos let you explore key exhibits and activities without rushing.
Explore historic buildings:
Walk through 31 restored 1920s buildings.
Tip: Start at the Orientation Plaza to grab a map and plan your route.
Chat with costumed interpreters:
Watch artisans perform blacksmithing, printing and more.
Tip: Drop by the blacksmith shop early, as demos start by mid-morning.
Join daily Storytime:
Listen to First Nations stories in the Indigenous Learning House at 2 pm.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to claim a seat.
Play Heritage Games:
Try toys like quoits and stilts at Carousel Plaza on Thursdays.
Tip: Check flyers at the entrance to confirm game days.
Ride the 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel:
Board a century-old carousel for a nostalgic ride.
Tip: Buy the 13-ride “Baker’s Dozen” pack to save if riding more than five times.

La JJ
We finally made it to the Burnaby Village Museum to see the Christmas lights! Even though we’ve been here many times, it remains a favorite memory. Parking can be a challenge with everyone circling the main lots, but we found a 'smart' spot across the street which saved us a lot of stress. The light displays are truly impressive, especially considering admission is free! We loved the carol singe...
Tony Benny
The christmas lights at Burnaby Village was soo beautiful! We loved every single thing. The carousel is amazing and is just $2 and free entry to the village. Parking is a hassle but totally worth it. There is a cute cafe inside too.
Hemant Kumar
Nice place to visit at least once. Lighting is fun, especially for kids, and they enjoyed. The trees were decorated with lights, making it worth it. The museum artifacts remind us of our old days in the village. How we used to live in our childhood, and our grandparents lived life with all the old technology. Overall, It was worth visiting and recommending others to visit too.
Jeremy Chin
I brought my family there for the Christmas Tree lighting event. The place was packed as usual although not the busiest I've seen. My kid and I still enjoyed ourselves very much, visiting all the replicas of the historical buildings back in the days. Im actually surprised I recognized some of the items displayed there (I'm not that old!). The place is very much family friendly, and accessible by w...
Samanta Romero
Perfect place to go for a nice stroll with your family, friends, couple or even solo. It can get a bit crowded on the weekends but it’s worth it . We enjoyed so much the Christmas lights. There it a carrousel ride was one hour wait so we just skipped. Come warmly dress on winter months as there is not much indoor space
On weekdays in spring and fall, enjoy demos and games without crowds. During Festive Village (late Nov–early Jan), see holiday lights with free entry; carousel rides cost CAD 2.71.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum admission | CAD 0 |
| Carousel ride | CAD 2.71 |
| Coffee or snack | CAD 5 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 7.71 |
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