Parkway Alive
This summer, the section of BC Parkway between Boundary Road and Metrotown SkyTrain Station will come alive! Starting on July 8, we’ll be hosting free, family fun activities along the Parkway all summer long. We’ll also be installing temporary furniture along the Parkway to make the space easier for you to linger in and enjoy, whenever you visit. Join us to enjoy music, games, arts and crafts, recreation activities, cultural experiences, food trucks, and more. With new experiences each week, you’ll want to make Parkway Alive a part of your summer routine!
When and where:
- Metrotown SkyTrain Station:
- Tuesdays, 5-8 pm (July to August)
- Thursdays, 5-8 pm (July to August)
- Patterson SkyTrain Station:
- Sundays, 1-4 pm (July to August) (cancelled July 13)
Our Parkway Alive activities are a preview of our vision for Burnaby’s section of BC Parkway as a linear park, with spaces for relaxation, play, and special events. To find out more about what we’re planning, visit Burnaby.ca/BCParkway.
Performance and activity schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Rhythm Resource |
| July 8 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| July 8 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| July 10 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance performance & workshop | Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy |
| July 10 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Performance | Big Bubbles |
| July 10 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Van Django |
| July 15 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| July 15 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance workshop | Uptown Swing Collective |
| July 17 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Lou Marocco and Stefanie Artuso |
| July 17 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG art activity |
| July 17 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | Ranj Singh |
| July 20 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Roving performance | NZR Productions |
| July 20 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | Shadbolt art activity |
| July 22 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Aaron Wong & The Del-Fi Duo: Elvis tribute |
| July 22 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| July 22 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| July 24 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Kai Gronberg & Michael Burnyeat |
| July 24 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Roving performance | Danielle & Michelle |
| July 24 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | Ciro Vivancos |
| July 27 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Roving performance | Danielle & Michelle |
| July 27 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | BAG art activity |
| July 29 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance performance & workshop | Spirit of Dance |
| July 29 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Performance | Big Bubbles |
| July 29 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| July 31 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Maple Melodies |
| July 31 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| July 31 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | Lou Marocco and Stefanie Artuso |
| August 3 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | Shadbolt art activity |
| August 3 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| August 5 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Kai Gronberg & Michael Burnyeat |
| August 5 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| August 5 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Performance | Big Bubbles |
| August 7 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Aaron Wong & The Del-Fi Duo: Elvis tribute |
| August 7 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Tour | Guided Tour - Photo Walk |
| August 7 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | Ciro Vivancos |
| August 10 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Roving performance | NZR Productions |
| August 10 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Tour | Guided Tour - Photo Walk |
| August 12 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Ranj Singh |
| August 12 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| August 12 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| August 14 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance performance & workshop | Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy |
| August 14 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| August 14 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | Jessaii |
| August 17 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Roving performance | Danielle & Michelle |
| August 17 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | Recreation activities |
| August 17 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | Shadbolt art activity |
| August 19 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Tom Arntzen |
| August 19 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| August 19 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance workshop | Uptown Swing Collective |
| August 21 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Maple Melodies |
| August 21 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| August 21 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | The Lucky Trappers |
| August 24 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Roving performance | Danielle & Michelle |
| August 24 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | BAG art activity |
| August 26 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance performance & workshop | Spirit of Dance |
| August 26 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Performance | Big Bubbles |
| August 26 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BAG on a Bike |
| August 28 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Pop-up musician | Josh Roberts |
| August 28 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | BVM Indigenous Heritage Games |
| August 28 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Activity | Badminton |
| August 28 | 5-8 pm | Metrotown Station | Dance workshop | Justine & Jason |
| Date | Time | Location | Activity type | Performer/Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Pop-up musician | Frankie Hidalgo |
| August 31 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Roving performance | Danielle & Michelle |
| August 31 | 1-4 pm | Patterson Station | Activity | BAG art activity |