Burnaby Art Gallery is a public art museum in Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, dedicated to collecting works of art on paper. Its heritage building and the park’s connecting trails make it possible to combine a gallery visit with time outdoors.
- Location: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 2J3
- Regular hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:30 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Admission: Free; a suggested donation is $10
The gallery and its Deer Lake Park setting
Burnaby Art Gallery sits in Deer Lake Park, where trails link the gallery with the lake, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Village Museum and Hart House restaurant. The gallery occupies an Edwardian Arts and Crafts-style building dating to 1911.
The City of Burnaby describes it as Canada’s only public art museum dedicated to collecting works of art on paper. Deer Lake Park is open from dawn until dusk year-round, so you can plan a walk around your gallery visit within those hours.
Exhibitions and collection
The gallery maintains more than 6,000 works across the Public Art Collection and the City’s Permanent Art Collection. Its focus on works on paper gives the institution a distinct collecting remit among museums in Vancouver and art museums in Vancouver.
Exhibitions provide a way to encounter selections from this collection and other works. Check the gallery’s current programme when planning, since exhibition details change.
Hours, admission and accessibility
Burnaby Art Gallery is regularly open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. It is closed on Mondays and holidays. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10.
A paved path leads to a wheelchair lift that provides access to the main floor; the second level is not wheelchair accessible. An accessible washroom is available on the main floor.
Parking is limited. Two designated stalls sit in the surface lot beside the entrance, and some street parking is available along Deer Lake Avenue. Check the official site before you go for current visitor information.
How do you get from the hotel to Burnaby Art Gallery?
Burnaby Art Gallery is about a 14-minute drive from Cassandra Hotel. You can also reach Deer Lake Park by bus: TransLink routes 144, 110, 123 and 133 stop outside the park, with connections to nearby SkyTrain stations.
Use TransLink’s Trip Planner to plan the transit journey; the guide to Vancouver public transport from Joyce–Collingwood offers more context for getting around.
If you arrive by car, note that the park’s lots close at 10 pm nightly, and parking is not permitted in nearby residential areas. For a visit that combines the gallery with other local stops, see this one-day Vancouver itinerary.
The main Deer Lake trail loop has finely crushed gravel, hard-packed dirt and wooden boardwalk sections. Some paths can be steep, and tree roots may create tripping hazards, so take the trail surfaces into account when choosing your route.
FAQs
What kind of art does Burnaby Art Gallery collect?
It is dedicated to collecting works of art on paper and maintains more than 6,000 works in two City collections.
Is Burnaby Art Gallery free to visit?
Yes. Admission is free, and the suggested donation is $10.
Is Deer Lake Park open year-round?
Yes. The park is open from dawn until dusk year-round.
Can wheelchair users access the gallery?
The main floor is accessible via a paved path and wheelchair lift. The second level is not wheelchair accessible.