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12 Best Things to Do in Burnaby, BC

Burnaby in British Columbia is Vancouver’s lesser-known next door neighbor. This ever-growing city is home to picturesque parks, family-friendly tourist attractions, and plenty of shopping opportunities.

Located east of Vancouver, within the Lower Mainland, Burnaby is British Columbia’s third largest city (after Vancouver and Surrey), with a population of approximately 223,000 people. The city takes its name from the merchant businessman Robert Burnaby, who explored the Burnaby Lake area in 1859.

Burnaby is easily reachable by transit from downtown Vancouver, taking only 15 minutes via the SkyTrain, which services most of the city through the Expo and Millennium lines.

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Ultimate Visitor Guide to the Frick Collection

The Fifth Avenue Mansion housing the Frick Collection was built in 1913-1914 for Henry Clay Frick, a successful steel and coke industrialist. A longtime patron of the arts, Frick’s collection includes a diverse range of Western painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. What is most impressive about a visit to the Frick is the opportunity to see the art arranged in the mansion. Many pieces are still on display where Frick originally placed them.

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Essential Guide to Visiting Hearst Castle on California’s Coast

Hearst Castle is a sprawling Moorish-style mansion and surrounding complex located on the California coast. Between 1919 and 1947, it served as the residence of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, and in 1954, it was transformed into a California State Park. The estate features 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools, and walkways, alongside three large guesthouses and the magnificent main mansion, which is adorned with Spanish and Italian antiques. Historically, Hearst Castle boasted a private movie theater, a zoo, tennis courts, and two stunning swimming pools, making it a hotspot for lavish parties and celebrity guests.

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