The 16th Hot Chocolate Festival runs January 17-February 14, 2026, with Burnaby cafés, chocolatiers, and bakeries serving limited-edition hot chocolates, from pistachio and banana to sticky date and ruby chocolate, inviting locals and visitors to sip, explore, and warm up across the city.
Metropolis at Metrotown celebrates the Year of the Horse from February 2 to March 3, 2026, with Lunar New Year exhibitions, LEGO® pop-ups, lion and dragon dances, live performances, family crafts, cultural workshops, and lucky shopping rewards, bringing tradition, creativity, and community together in Burnaby.
Día de los Muertos in Burnaby is a vibrant cultural celebration held each October, honouring life, memory, and heritage through music, art, storytelling, and community traditions. Presented by Latincouver, the event offers a welcoming, family-friendly way to experience Day of the Dead during Burnaby’s Halloween season.
Monster Dash 5K is a family-friendly highlight of the Burnaby Halloween Festival, held each October at Swangard Stadium. This guide shares practical costume tips to help kids stay warm, comfortable, and ready to run, whether they’re racing, trick-or-treating, or joining other festival fun.
MetroCon is a pop culture convention held in Burnaby each October as part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival. Featuring cosplay, fan panels, and immersive experiences inspired by popular franchises, MetroCon adds a bold fandom-focused experience to Burnaby’s Halloween season.
A guide to bike trails in Burnaby, featuring urban greenways, park paths, and mountain routes. Designed for riders of all skill levels, it highlights cycling routes across neighbourhoods and natural areas, making it easy to plan rides for recreation or exploration.
A seasonal guide to summer patios in Burnaby, highlighting restaurants and outdoor dining spots across the city. Ideal for visitors and locals seeking warm-weather meals, the article showcases where to enjoy food and drinks outside while exploring Burnaby’s neighbourhoods.
Burnaby offers a wide range of picnic spots, from mountaintop viewpoints and lakeside lawns to waterfront parks and neighbourhood green spaces. This guide highlights local favourite places to picnic when the weather cooperates, perfect for relaxed outdoor meals with family and friends.
A themed neighbourhood experience in Burnaby Heights that invites visitors to explore local shops and dining with a disco-inspired twist. Ideal for those looking for fun things to do in Burnaby, combining music, community vibes, and strolling through one of the city’s most vibrant areas.
A self-guided heritage farm tour in Burnaby’s Big Bend area, exploring historic agricultural sites and rural landscapes. Ideal for visitors and locals interested in Burnaby’s farming history, offering an easy, outdoor way to discover the city’s agricultural roots at your own pace.
Burnaby is located on the unceded and ancestral Territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has its own living history and distinct Traditional Territory that fully or partially encompasses the city. We honour their enduring connection to this place and recognize the responsibility that comes with being here.
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