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Family Day Food Tours and Activities at the Burnaby Village Museum
Description of program:
Gather the family and explore how the contributions of many different peoples have shaped the food we eat today. Burnaby’s food culture has changed over time. This guided tour celebrates food as a form of heritage; touching on Indigenous food systems, early settlement & farming to urbanization and how immigration led to change and adaptation of food practices. Celebrate Family Day and BC Heritage Week at the Burnaby Village Museum. Although the full museum site, cafe & carousel will not be open, come and explore the museum on aa fascinating, guided tour, and experience how food brings us together. Family friendly activities & crafts are planned.
Recommendation & notices:
Families. Recommended for children over 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour will take place outdoors as well as in several indoor & covered spaces.
Times:
10am – 11:30am, 12pm-1:30pm & 2pm-3:30pm.
Please arrive at the museum’s main entrance off Canada Way and Deer Lake ave., at least 10 min before the program is set to begin. Registration is recommended to secure a spot.
Fee & availability:
Program is free but pre-registration is required, limited spaces available for day of drop-ins.
What is happening:
Explore one of Burnaby Village Museum on a guided tour of several key exhibits and gardens. Museum Interpreters will be on hand to tell stories relating to Burnaby’s food culture and the exhibit delecTABLE: Burnaby’s Food Journeys in the Stride Studios. Food sampling is not part of this tour.
Pre-registration:
Please register through the City of Burnaby Registration System, ActiveNet:
10- 11:30am tour time
12-1:30pm tour time
2-3:30pm tour time