Burnaby Village Museum was built in 1971 as a commemorative project of the 100th anniversary of the Province of British Columbia joining Confederation with Canada. The original layout of the Museum depicted a single street and manor house (Elworth) spread across 4.3 acres, which intended to illustrate how a small BC pioneer village may have looked around the turn of the 20th century. Over the past 50 years, the Village Museum has become a household name in the Lower Mainland. It is an immersive, ten-acre village that welcomes those from every walk of life. Many appreciate the open air, theme-park atmosphere, which doubles as a place to learn and experience the past. It’s also a place that draws thousands of people to large annual holiday celebrations. It’s a free attraction in the middle of the City of Burnaby and offers changing and varied activities for all. Burnaby Village Museum works to integrate a more balanced interpretation of historical and cultural identity within Burnaby.