For 40 years the Burnaby Village Museum has been a 'go to' location for school field trips and event celebrations like Canada Day and Christmas. It is also a great venue to have wedding photos taken, the quaint little church and gazebo have been local favorites for years. This year being their 40th anniversary they have announced that admission to the park will be FREE. The park is a great step back in time, volunteers dress in period costumes, crafts, music presentations and period demonstrations are offered on site as well. My personal favourite is the 1912 refurbished CW Parker Carousel - at $2.25 per ride, it is frugal family fun at it's best.
The carousel is a great "rainy day" activity option as it is entirely indoors. For me, the carousel brings back memories of Playland (which opens this weekend, but is not so frugal) visits with my Grandma. Eating whoppers and waving as we swished by waving regally perched on our favourite steed. Is there anything better than an activity that can transport you back to happy times from childhood? I think not!
The Museum opens for the season on May 7th, 2011 and runs through September.
As an added feature this year, the Burnaby Village is also the home for the Burnaby Farmers Market. I love the farmers market, local artisans, farmers, fisherman, & ranchers, in one place. Live music, fresh baking it is never the same 2 weeks in a row. It is a great venue that brings the community together. Look for me there every second week, I will be setting up & manning the Kics Lemonade Stand once again. Please let there be sunshine the only thing that makes the farmers market better is a bright sunny day (or at least a day with out rain....)
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