Announcing Hats Off Day 2018 Parade Award Winners
Burnaby, B.C. — The Heights Merchants Association presented trophies to the winners of its 2018 Hats Off Day parade. Every year, the Hats Off Day parade showcases our community’s diversity and talent. “The Hats Off Day parade has been a tradition of the Burnaby Heights community since 1989,” says Isabel Kolic the HMA’s executive director. “Ever since the committee introduced the festival...Read MoreHats Off Day 2018 Recap
Wearing everything from eyepatches to sailor caps, and travelling on ships and sailboats, approximately 50, 000 pirates and sailors flooded Hastings Street for Burnaby’s biggest event, Hats Off Day. Hats Off Day always features a variety of live music, street performers, kids activities, delicious food and more! A big thanks to Global BC, BurnabyNOW, Lamar Transit Advertising, Miss604, The...Read MoreHMA Welcomes a New Marketing Coordinator
There’s a new girl in town in Burnaby Heights – specifically, at the Heights Merchants Association. Katrina Caguioa joined the HMA team as their new marketing and events coordinator on Monday, March 19. She will be responsible for organizing many elements of Hats Off Day and other Heights festivals, creating Burnaby Heights’ marketing materials, social media, and promotional presence. Katrina...Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day!
We’re feeling the love this February and want to show you how you can celebrate love in the Heights. Whether you are celebrating a long-time love, or embracing your family and friends at this time, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day in the Heights. Nothing says “you’re my favourite” like a box of cookies. Strolling down Hastings Street, you will find a bakery on nearly every...Read More
Keeping up with your New Year’s Resolutions
A new year means new goals and updated routines to reach higher achievements. Each year, we tell ourselves that we will do this, and complete that, but how many of us stick with these resolutions all year long? Whether your goals are fitness, health, financial, or family related, the Heights has experts from all fields that want you to have your best year yet. Here are tips from local...Read MoreHeights Holiday Gift Guide
Burnaby Heights is holiday shopping done right, and locally. With more than 300 businesses along Burnaby’s Hastings Street, you’re bound to find a unique gift for everyone on your list. With a wide variety of retailers, beauty salons, and countless cafés and restaurants, you can do all your holiday shopping locally in one place. Shopping for the holidays is always more rewarding when you...Read More
Show & Shine 2017 Winners
The annual Show & Shine always makes for a highlight of Hats Off Day, drawing a wide variety of unique and vintage vehicles from across the lower mainland. Sleek, shiny and oh-so-photogenic, this attraction is fun for car owners, enthusiasts and casual passerbys alike. The winners of this year’s event are: Read More