Boo! Hallowe’en on the Heights is back!
October is here, and while the summer-like weather has us fooled a little, Halloween is around the corner. The Heights Merchants Association (HMA) is excited to announce that our merchants will again be hosting its annual trick-or-treating event for our community’s kids after a two-year hiatus. Burnaby Heights merchants invite you and your family to wear your favourite costume and celebrate...Read More
Dessert Hopping in the Heights
Need a pick-me-up to beat the summer heat? Swing on by Burnaby Heights this season to enjoy the district’s popular dessert shops and sweet treats. The Heights has Burnaby’s favourite dessert shops and it’s a destination known to the foodie community. It’s a great area to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings or even a nice after-lunch or dinner treat. This summer, try “dessert...Read More
Celebrate Mother’s Day and Support Local
Mother’s Day is almost here, so let’s shop locally to find mom the perfect gift because they deserve it. To help you out this Mother’s Day, here are a few gift ideas for when you go shopping in the Heights. Mother’s Day Burnaby Heights Gift Guide L’ Atelier Sandie Bell What says “I love you” more than simply writing it out? Don’t forget to pick up a card to tell your mom how much you...Read More
Hats Off Day is coming back!
Get your hats ready! Hats Off Day is coming back in June 2022. With the announcement by the Provincial Government of the lifting of restrictions on outdoor gatherings, the HMA, together with the Hats Off Day Organizing Committee, and with the support of the City of Burnaby, is able to finally host an in-person street festival again. The last two weeks have included a flurry of meetings with...Read More
Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop Burnaby Heights!
We invite you to “Love Your Local” this season. Burnaby Heights businesses are ready and excited for you to shop, eat, and experience local. Swing on by! To make this season extra special for your family and friends, we put together a holiday gift guide featuring some of Burnaby Heights’ unique shops. Something for the Kitchen Posh Pantry (4548 Hastings) If you know...Read More
Home for the Holidays: keepin’ it local this season
Halloween has spirited away, and the holidays will soon be upon us. Heights merchants, as everyone else, are already working on making sure local shoppers have the goods and services they need to get ready for all the festivities! With the strain, uncertainty and economic impact of the pandemic, keepin’ it local during the holiday season and supporting your local businesses have...Read More
Build Back Tourism 2021 – Explore the Heights Scavenger Hunt
The annual “Bring Back Tourism” program is back for staff and volunteers actively working at the attractions, hotels and partner locations within the Tourism Challenge from May to September 2021. We welcome you to Burnaby Heights! This initiative provides an opportunity to support our community safely. Come and share your experience with others online, give love to our...Read More
Every field can be sustainable, and these businesses prove it
Even with a strong desire to help the environment, it can be nerve-wracking to how they can be more sustainable. Sometimes, all it takes is hearing someone else’s story about how they made the jump successfully, to be inspired themselves. Taking action to better the environment is a way to stand out and become a leader in creating everlasting change. From decorating a salon, to communicating...Read More