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.

Below is a detailed description of each of the partner institutions involved in this website.

Community Heritage Commission

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission was established in 1988 by Burnaby City Council.

Legislative Services

Legislative Services

Legislative Services carries out the statutory responsibilities of the Corporate Officer as legislated under the Community Charter.

Burnaby Heritage Planning

Burnaby Heritage Planning

Heritage Planning Program administers the stewardship of civic-owned heritage sites.

Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby Village Museum

Burnaby Village Museum is a 10-acre museum, welcoming thousands of visitors each year.

City of Burnaby Archives

City of Burnaby Archives

The City Archives manages all of the City's inactive permanent records and a growing collection of community resources.

Burnaby Public Library

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.