Living in Burnaby, sometimes it feels like you need to go all the way into Vancouver just to have fun. Though (they say…) you can get anywhere in the metro area in half an hour, that doesn’t mean you have to. In the summer you can enjoy picnics in Central Park and long walks along Deer Lake, or enjoy a pint or two on Burnaby’s best patios. But did you know that Burnaby is also home to some of the best escape rooms in the Vancouver area and one of its nicest casual culinary studios? When you’re done cruising the mall at Metrotown, check out these fun things to get up to in Burnaby.
#1 – Escape the room at Locked Canada
#1 – Escape the room at 1050 Kingsway, Unit 206
There’s a reason Vancouverites make the trek to Burnaby to check out Locked Canada. This escape house is home to thoughtful game design and logical puzzle flow making it an escape artist’s dream. These games are categorized by scare factor—the spookiest by far is Asylum, but if you’re looking for something a bit more mellow try Z Apocalypse or Crimson Room. Grab a pint on the Earl’s patio after to take the edge off.
#2 – Discover the secrets to home cooking at Posh Pantry
#2 – Discover the secrets to home cooking at 4548 Hastings Street
Cooking classes are a great way to enrich your culinary repertoire and finally make use of all the spices that have been gathering dust on your spice rack. At Posh Pantry in North Burnaby you can learn how to make restaurant-quality meals and master complicated essentials. The menus change all the time, from hearty Italian to fresh and delicious Vietnamese and exotic Chinese.
#3 – Experience the next level of escape rooms at Krakit
#3 – Experience the next level of escape rooms at 4035 North Road
Krakit, near the Vancouver Golf Club, is another top-notch escape room in Burnaby, bringing together seamless storylines and brain-cracking puzzles. Krakit goes above and beyond by introducing live actors into their rooms—guaranteeing a good scare. They have four different rooms here—and just a heads up, SAW is not for the faint of heart.
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