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A cliche but i really can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this museum, we left with a big smile and wished we had a extra hour or two to take more of the village in not a given for other attractions in Vancouver.
It's a real life sized village museum set about 1920 brought to life by enthusiastic guides, authentic buildings and exhibits and some nice touches throughout. The village has everything from the school to an old cinema showing 20's silent movies and most rooms have guides to explain or take questions on the things you see. In short its a simple idea but very well done. Extra touches include rides in an authetic Model T Ford car and rides on a simply stunning carousel.
When we went the museum had just introduced a tour with a guide to walk you round the village, take you right inside the various rooms and paint the picture of Burnabys history. Thats also thoroughly recommended. It cost a mere $6 and they take you right into the rooms letting you see things up close and into some rooms not directly viewable to the public.
The museum is free to enter for summer 2011 to celebrate its 40th year, dont be put off by the low price tag! Carousel rides cost $2 and the car ride was free!!!! Also dont miss the museums ice cream parlour selling simply delicious home made cakes, a perfect way to spend half an hour on a nice summers day.
The museum is not in downtown Vancouver but the 144 bus stops right outside the entrance and can be caught from the Metropolis Shopping centre (Metrotown stop on the sky train) which is well worth a visit on the way back. The journey from downtown will take you about half and hour but trust me will be well worth it for the chance to step back in time. Go see it.
Visited May 2011
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