“Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.”
                                                                                                               ~Mark Angelo

World Rivers Day is celebrated by millions of people around the globe. The event was created by Burnaby resident and internationally renowned conservationist, Mark Angelo. Mark will be on site and speaking during the ‘Welcoming Remarks’ at 1:00 pm. His advice on World Rivers Day is to go to a river, creek, or stream—and do it with a kid. In 1993, the City of Burnaby was the first municipality in BC to proclaim BC Rivers Day.

Join us as we celebrate World Rivers Day! 

Burnaby Village Museum is hosting a free, fun, family celebration.   World Rivers Day fun includes displays from community stewardship groups, entertainment, hands-on activities, displays and demonstrations. Plus, the Village and Carousel will be open.  More information »

World Rivers Day is a global event celebrating rivers in Canada and around the world. This year, 2017, will be the 13th anniversary of World Rivers Day and 37th annual Rivers Day in BC.