Great option for watching and/or producing programs. The James Cowan Theater seats 285 and has great sight lines. The small Studio Theater is more intimate. This is an older building, but well-kept. The grounds are beautiful, as is the newer atrium annex. read more

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À beautiful place to take any sort of art lessons! The place has multiple theatres and studios asking with a ton of classes to choose from. All the work displayed on the walls are from students and is routinely changed so there is always something inspiring to look at! Really love this place I honestly thought that it was a much newer building than it actually is! Good design transcends time. The amount of talent that comes out of here is amazing read more

The Shadbolt is where my friends used to play piano recitals but I hadn't ever gone until now. I was struck by the distance out from the city but it's a gorgeous setting on a hill, very forested, very relaxing. It's in the same park as Hart House restaurant which I've heard mixed things about but it's quite a cozy little nook in Burnaby (oddly enough, only about 2 minutes from the highway). I went to see a play, and found that theatre was well lit but very cold. The facilities in the centre seemed good. As per my friend's recollections, there were a huge amount of grand pianos (I counted 3 just near the theatre we were at), which indicates that this hall really has a great breadth of various activities. Also, there was a really sweet staff that gave out free hot chocolate as it was a cold winter night. And they sold shortbread cookies for 75 cents! Sweeeeeet. I like this hall - the whole setting is idyllic. read more

The Shadbolt's got it all: a striking building in a gorgeous natural setting, loads of free parking, and on transit and bike routes, and a great line-up of live theatre and music. They also run a full slate of art classes for both children and adults. I've never taken a class but the offerings look tempting. I have seen quite a few shows here, and they have a beautiful spacious theatre with comfy seats and great sightlines. If you miss the Fringe Fest, there is often an encore run of Pick of the Fringe here. As well, there are symphony concerts, musicals, dance, and plenty of plays - from a great variety of companies. Burnaby-based companies are well-represented, but well-known companies from Vancouver and beyond also play here. If you're into some hassle-free yet quality theatre, get thee to the Shadbolt. It's purty. read more

One if the hidden theatre gems in the city located at Deer Lake Park. Modern, Sleek and very beautiful inside. Was here for amateur classical night and the acoustics were decent, there's always art on Display from the students. read more

What a great venue!! I've been here once for a Christmas party and it was perfect. Staff was super friendly and inside the room was perfect. I've also been here quite a lot for courses or programs and the venue doesn't disappoint. Catering staff are really great and always checking to see if we need anything. Grounds around the Center are beautifully maintained and nice for a walk. Don't hesitate to come here for anything. It's a great spot!! read more

It's a big theatre with a modern look, glass and concrete in the middle of Burnaby and the woods. In the middle of Deer Lake park, the theatre has over 200 seats, there are 6 dance studios, rehearsal spaces, meeting places, a pottery room, a cafe and an art room. I saw a one woman play here and it was really good. I know you can rent out the space for private parties and even weddings I think. So overall, if you're looking for that experience, check it out. read more

Loved the free concert in the lobby! Was dropping off a child for ballet class, and the entire lobby was set up for a (free) flute concert. It was delightful! What a great idea. read more

My daughter did ballet here.  While waiting for her lessons, I love walking around the in the huge park that leads all the way to deer lake. It was the most relaxing and enjoyable moments. The venue is very modern and nice too. read more

Great Coffee and Soups at Encore's Cafe in the Shadbolt Centre. Tuesdays are $2 dollar lattes/specialty coffees and Wednesdays are $2 tea lattes. read more

The Shadbolt is a fabulous venue for arts, theater music and more. They sometimes run caberet shows where you can sit and have a drink at a table while watching some great shows. They also have the outside park where I seen many awesome shows, from Bjork to Black Eyed Peas, in fact just watched Florence and the Machine a few night ago, soooo good!!!! I'll also be enjoying the Burnaby Blues Fest which is going to happen on August 11th outside in one of the lovliest settings you can imagine. It's an all day event with loads of music acts. Go and have a look for yourself, well worth the trip read more

I used to enjoy the variety of adult dance classes. Now the classes are mostly taught by the same person and since I do not enjoy the way that person teaches I never go there anymore. read more