The first formal park dedication bylaw covering Burnaby Mountain was passed in 1942, but the boundaries were re-adjusted in 1952 with the creation of the Trans Mountain Pipeline site. Significant portions of the mountain remained as dedicated park, however, and in 1957, the site was chosen to house Burnaby's contribution to the celebration of British Columbia's centennial - the Centennial Pavilion. The grounds around the pavilion became a favourite picnic site that provided for the first time a formal viewpoint and public access to other mountain trails. In the 1980s, the Pavilion underwent major renovations and opened in 1986 as Horizons restaurant.
Photograph of forty-one Burnaby Centennial Committee members at the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain. John Shaw, Municipal Clerk, can be seen in the second row from the front, 6th from the left and Reverend Faulkner is seated in the front row, second from the left. The rest are unide…
Photograph of forty-one Burnaby Centennial Committee members at the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain. John Shaw, Municipal Clerk, can be seen in the second row from the front, 6th from the left and Reverend Faulkner is seated in the front row, second from the left. The rest are unidentified.
Photograph of Burnaby Mountain Park looking west towards Vancouver. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "This view was taken from Burnaby Mountain Park, which is adjacent to Simon Fraser University. Some of the most spectacular views can be seen from this high elevation."
Photograph of Burnaby Mountain Park looking west towards Vancouver. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "This view was taken from Burnaby Mountain Park, which is adjacent to Simon Fraser University. Some of the most spectacular views can be seen from this high elevation."
Photographic postcard of the Burnaby Mountain Park sign a Centennial Pavilion. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The Centennial Pavilion was built in 1958 during British Columbia's Centenary. It is situated on Burnaby Mountain at an elevation of 1000 feet. Numerous footpaths througho…
Photographic postcard of the Burnaby Mountain Park sign a Centennial Pavilion. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The Centennial Pavilion was built in 1958 during British Columbia's Centenary. It is situated on Burnaby Mountain at an elevation of 1000 feet. Numerous footpaths throughout the beautifully landscaped grounds lead to interesting view points which provide magnificent scenery of Burrard Inlet, Coast Range Mountains, City of Vancouver, and other surrounding Municipalities."
Photograph of the view of the mountains and park from a hill on Burnaby Mountain Park. The photograph is taken facing north. The photograph shows the parking lot and the Burnaby Mountain Centennial Pavilion.
Photograph of the view of the mountains and park from a hill on Burnaby Mountain Park. The photograph is taken facing north. The photograph shows the parking lot and the Burnaby Mountain Centennial Pavilion.
Photograph of the view from Burnaby Mountain Park. The photograph is taken facing west and shows the park, part of the parking lot at the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion, and Capitol Hill and the mountains in the distance.
Photograph of the view from Burnaby Mountain Park. The photograph is taken facing west and shows the park, part of the parking lot at the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion, and Capitol Hill and the mountains in the distance.
Photograph of the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion in Burnaby Mountain Park. The pavilion was built in 1958 for the British Columbia Centenary and became Horizons Restaurant in 1986 and may have housed The Owl and the Oarsman Restaurant at this time. Two individuals are standing on the deck and looking …
Photograph of the Burnaby Centennial Pavilion in Burnaby Mountain Park. The pavilion was built in 1958 for the British Columbia Centenary and became Horizons Restaurant in 1986 and may have housed The Owl and the Oarsman Restaurant at this time. Two individuals are standing on the deck and looking toward the mountains. The photograph is taken from across the lawn, facing north of northwest.
Newspaper clipping glued to verso of photograph reads: "Burnaby centennial pavilion, built in 1958 at which time it was proposed that it would be used as a banquet hall, restaurant and tearoom, may become simply a restaurant under plans being considered by the parks and recreation commission. The parks commission plans to begin resevations about October of this year when the present tenants have vacated."
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "Basil King Photos"
Photograph of the forty-one men and women who comprised Burnaby's BC Centennial Committee. The photograph was taken during the opening of the Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "Burnaby's BC Centennial Committee 1958. Planned projects for BC Celebr…
Photograph of the forty-one men and women who comprised Burnaby's BC Centennial Committee. The photograph was taken during the opening of the Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "Burnaby's BC Centennial Committee 1958. Planned projects for BC Celebration. Our project was Centennial Pavilion on Burnaby Mountain, opened 1958."
Photographs in this collection were taken and compiled by Norah Code, former editor of the "Burnaby Courier" newspaper during the course of her work for the newspaper.
Photographic postcard of the Centennial Pavilion located in Burnaby Mountain Park. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The Centennial Pavilion, located in Burnaby Mountain Park was built in 1958 to commemorate the centenary of the Province of British Columbia. Numerous view points on be…
Photographic postcard of the Centennial Pavilion located in Burnaby Mountain Park. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The Centennial Pavilion, located in Burnaby Mountain Park was built in 1958 to commemorate the centenary of the Province of British Columbia. Numerous view points on beautifully landscaped grounds provide interesting panoramic views of the lower mainland."
Photographic postcard of the rear portion of the Centennial Pavilion along with a view of some of the landscaping at Burnaby Mountain Park. The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "This park is situated on the western portion of Burnaby Mountain. Numerous view points throughout beautiful…
Photographic postcard of the rear portion of the Centennial Pavilion along with a view of some of the landscaping at Burnaby Mountain Park. The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "This park is situated on the western portion of Burnaby Mountain. Numerous view points throughout beautifully landscaped grounds provide magnificent views of Burrard Inlet, Coast Range Mountains, City of Vancouver and surrounding Municipalities."
Collected by editorial for use in an October 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "John Garrett, the head chef at Horizon's Restaurant on Burnaby Mountain, has just published his first book, featuring favorite recipes of dishes from the restaurant."
Photographs in this collection were taken and compiled by Norah Code, former editor of the "Burnaby Courier" newspaper during the course of her work for the newspaper.