Our Burnaby hotel is so close to Vancouver’s more popular attractions, hidden gems in our backyard are often overlooked. If you’ve got a little extra time after you’ve ticked off your Vancouver wishlist, or if you want to spend a day off the beaten track, we highly recommend Burnaby’s Deer Lake Park. The park is just a ten minute drive from our Accent Inns Burnaby hotel, and the variety of activities in the 207-hectare park is astounding. We’ve broken down our top 5 favourite things to do at Deer Lake Park:
1. Go back in time
Photo from Burnaby Village Museum Instagram
No DeLorean required for time travel at Burnaby Village Museum! This interactive blast from the past is a 10-acre replica 1920s village that you can explore at your own pace. The “locals” are period-costumed staff who are more than happy to show you the blacksmith’s forge or point you in the direction of the cinema or General Store. Check out the fully-restored interurban tram or ride the iconic Parker Carousel. Best of all, admission to the museum is free! (more…)
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