Who We Are
Heritage Burnaby is an online collaboration, spearheaded by the Community Heritage Commission that represents all of the community assets, heritage services and historic collections managed by the City of Burnaby, British Columbia. Burnaby was first incorporated in 1892 as a district municipality under the provision of the Province of British Columbia's Municipal Act, becoming the City of Burnaby in 1992. The City now occupies 98.60 square kilometres and is situated between the City of Vancouver on the West and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the East. The city is further bounded by Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River on the North and South respectively.
The City of Burnaby stewards historical and contemporary collections that document a range of human experiences. We preserve materials in their original form to maintain historical accuracy and support research. This may include content with perspectives some users may find offensive, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of Burnaby.
The City welcomes input on how our collections are presented. Feedback can be provided by contacting one of our repositories on our Contact Us page.
City of Burnaby Archives
The City Archives manages all of the City's inactive permanent records and a growing collection of community resources.
Burnaby Village Museum
Burnaby Village Museum is a 10-acre museum, welcoming thousands of visitors each year.
Burnaby Heritage Planning
Heritage Planning supports the retention of heritage buildings and historical places in Burnaby.
Legislative Services
Legislative Services carries out the statutory responsibilities of the Corporate Officer as legislated under the Community Charter.
Community Heritage Commission
The Community Heritage Commission was established in 1988 by Burnaby City Council.
Burnaby Public Library
Burnaby Public Library empowers the community to engage with and share stories, ideas and information. Our vision is a welcoming community where all people can explore, learn and connect.