Explore Deer Lake Park in Burnaby

Burnaby is home to many wonderful parks and lakes including the beautiful, Deer Lake Park. Home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, Deer Lake features a number of leisurely walking trails connecting around the lake. Not only does the park serve as a peaceful natural environment for locals and visitors, it the City of Burnaby’s cultural precinct. Visit Burnaby arts and heritage amenities such as; the Burnaby Art Gallery, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Village Museum, and more.

Deer Lake Park is also a hub of activity during the busy summer season, hosting concerts and festivals on the Festival Lawn throughout the warm months. Find out more about what Deer Lake Park has to offer below!

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Get creative this summer at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts with exciting summer art programs.

Tap into your creative side while surrounded by the natural beauty of Deer Lake. There’s all sorts of unique programs, year-round, that you can choose from; dance, music, visual arts, and much more.

The Shadbolt Centre isn’t all art programs though. There are a variety of great local, national, and international live theatre productions as well. You can learn more about the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts by visiting them online.

Burnaby Art Gallery

The Burnaby Art Gallery (or sometimes known as the Deer Lake Gallery) is known among locals as a hidden gem. This smaller gallery features a wonderful variety of local and international, contemporary and historical art exhibits open to the community. Find out more by visiting the Burnaby Art Gallery.

Burnaby Village Museum

Step back into the 1920’s and explore a heritage village at the Burnaby Village Museum. This 10-acre site allows you to wander through heritage and replica buildings, complete with costumed townsfolk giving tours and demonstrations of their homes and shops. Be transported back in time as you explore the historic village, chat with visitors and townsfolk, and experience the sounds and sights from the 1920’s. Visit the official Burnaby Village Museum website to learn more about events and schedules.

Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park

The Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park is a local favourite when it comes to performance venues. This beautiful space overlooks the scenic Deer Lake and puts on some world-class outdoor concerts.

For nearly two decades the annual Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival has been a highlight event at Deer Lake. This nine-hour festival showcases a wide spectrum of music on three different stages. On Saturday, August 11th, you can catch Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats headlining this family-friendly event in Deer Lake Park.

There’s also plenty of other concerts scheduled during the summer months, make sure to check out the upcoming Deer Lake Park shows so you don’t miss out!