About this guide: Indoor places to take kids in Burnaby

Indoor places to take kids in Burnaby

16 indoor places to take kids in Burnaby, good for rainy days: play centres, libraries, museums, pools and more for babies, toddlers and school-age kids. 6 of them free. Open any spot in Tiny Trips for hours, parking and what parents say.

Quick answers

Are there free indoor places in Burnaby?

Yes. 6 of the 16 are free, including Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch, Metropolis at Metrotown, Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and The Amazing Brentwood.

What is good on a rainy day in Burnaby?

All 16 spots on this list are indoors, so they work in any weather.

How long should we plan for?

Most visits here take about 1–2 hrs. Each listing shows its own time.

All spots

Burnaby Public Library, Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch

Burnaby · Free · 1 hr · Indoor

Public library, free to visit

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Christine Sinclair Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Clawzone Arcade

Burnaby · $$ · 1 hr · Indoor

Claw machine arcade with 50+ machines of plush prizes and a private event room

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Confederation Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Edmonds Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Kensington Complex

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Arena with public skating sessions

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Kidoodles Art Studio

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Art studio

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Metropolis at Metrotown

Burnaby (Metrotown) · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor

BC’s biggest mall, with free stroller rentals and lots of kids’ stores

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Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Museum

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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

Burnaby · Free · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Museum

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Shadbolt Centre For The Arts

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Arts centre with shows and classes

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Temporary Cameron Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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The Amazing Brentwood

Burnaby (Brentwood) · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor

Shopping centre and plaza at Brentwood SkyTrain, an easy rainy-day walk with kids

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The City of Lougheed

Burnaby (Lougheed) · Free · 1–3 hrs · Indoor

Mall with an indoor play area for ages 5–12 and a toddler play space in the Family Lounge

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Tumble City Cheer, Gymnastics, and Parkour

Burnaby · $$ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Kids gym with gymnastics and parkour

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Wesburn Community Centre

Burnaby · $ · 1–2 hrs · Indoor

Community centre with programs for kids and families

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Details change, so check the official site before you go.