Meeting Past Events

Learn about Burnaby’s track record. From world championships and national tournaments to international competitions and weekly community leagues, hundreds of events have taken place here each year.

  • January 30, 2026

    Warm Up With These 10 Must-Try Hot Chocolate Festival Creations

    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.

  • January 28, 2026

    Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown: Year of the Horse

    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.

  • January 20, 2026

    Burnaby hosts elite qualifiers for the 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships

    Two days of table tennis action as competitors try to win spots on Team Canada