“The Shadbolt Centre is a thoughtfully designed cultural venue that favors functionality, architecturally it leans toward simplicity rather than spectacle. The building is simple but well organized, with rooms, studios, and a small theatre that feels intimate rather than limited.
I attended an adaptation of The Barber of Seville by Rossini. The staging was modest, but the scale of the theatre works in its favor: sightlines are good from almost anywhere, and the intimacy of the space allows the performers and music to carry the experience. The result was a pleasantly surprising production.
This centre feels less like a grand arts institution and more like a genuine cultural hub for the community. I’ll certainly keep an eye on their program to return in the near future.”
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
4000 Kingsway, Burnaby
Venues And Event Spaces
“The clean and cozy facility used as a voting location during elections has just enough space and exits for a one-way during social distancing. Ample parking on the side.”
“One of my friends had her reception here. Another friend used this venue for both her ceremony on the lower level and her reception upstairs. It is wheelchair accessible and seems to have enough room for a decent size event of any kind. Parking was nearby and the venue easy to find.”
“We had a wonderful wedding event at Royal Palace Banquet Hall. Murtaza was super helpful, and a pleasure to work with. We were impressed with the lovely ambiance, delicious food, beautiful decor, variety of music and excellent service! Good value indeed! Thank you for making our event so special!?”
“Stayed in December of 2024 for the Taylor Swift Concert. This was quite close to the metro to get downtown, was very close to a large variety of shops and restaurants - so we could stay close to our hotel. It was also directly across from a shopper's drug mart and grocery store which was incredibly convenient!”
“We came for the ‘beautifully broken’ exhibit as the last stop on our artsy tour of the day.
It didn’t disappoint. The building itself feels calm and light and seems to be a really well utilized community space. There was a badminton match happening and a Japanese bookstore and tea room upstairs and signs for a Pokémon tournament.
The exhibit was excruciatingly beautiful and displayed in a way that allowed you to view most pieces from several angles. There were personal, historical, and some political thoughts woven like the gold within the pieces.
I am very grateful that I was lucky enough to get to see it.”