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Here are the best Mother’s Day activities and gifts in Burnaby
This is your reminder that Mother’s Day is this weekend on Sunday, May 8. But don’t start panicking yet, because we’ve made a list of the best Mother’s Day activities and gifts in Burnaby. From spa days to brunch, here are some ideas so you can treat mom!
Nothing says “I love you mom” like a basket full of Italian pasta and sauces. Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli offers 11 different types of baskets in numerous different sizes. We would recommend getting the “Mamma Mia” basket which, according to Cioffi’s website, has “an assortment of food items that your Mamma or Nonna will love!”
Address: 4156 Hastings St, Burnaby
Manites Flower Shop should be your go-to place for flowers this year. They have specific Mother’s Day flower arrangements that, if you order now, can be delivered on Mother’s Day! They also are currently offering a free Mother’s Day balloon with all orders.
Address: 7656 6th St, Burnaby
You can’t go wrong with a classic Mother’s Day brunch, and OEB Breakfast Co. is one of the best brunch spots in Burnaby. For Mother’s Day, they’re serving a “Mom’osa” which are classic mimosas with a “tropical twist.” They also have plenty of delicious brunch options like six different types of Egg Benedicts and scram-blettes. You can also order takeout if your mom is more of a breakfast in bed kind of person.
Address: 4525 Lougheed Hwy Unit 2306, Burnaby
The Burnaby Village Museum is opening on May 7, which is just in time for Mother’s Day. Go for a walk through a Burnaby community in the 1920s or ride the carousel for $2.65. Admission to the museum is free which makes this one of the best Mother’s Day activities in Burnaby.
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Your mom has worked hard this year, so treat her to something special with a fancy dinner at the Hart House Restaurant. From seared duck breasts to racks of lamb, there is something delicious on the menu your mom will love. But be sure to make a reservation quickly since this will be a popular spot for Mother’s Day.
Address: 6664 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
Sometimes all your mom needs is a break (and by “a break” we mean a break from you). So treat them to a spa day at Art of Sauna, which has plenty of different experiences to help your mom relax. They have three different steam rooms, plenty of massage offerings, and different body treatments and facials. Art of Sauna currently has a “Mother’s Day Pamper Package” which includes a strawberry and coconut facial and body scrub.
Address: 7818 6th street, Burnaby
Dinner and a movie? It doesn’t get better than this. With super comfy seats and food delivered directly to your table, there really isn’t a better way to watch a movie than at the Cineplex VIP Cinemas Brentwood.
Address: 3106, 1920 Willingdon Ave Unit 31-06, Burnaby
Go for a Mother’s Day hike
There are so many amazing hikes to do in Burnaby that your mom will love, regardless of how experienced a hiker she is. We would recommend visiting one of Burnaby Mountain’s many different hiking trails. There is nothing better than some fresh air and quality time with mom, which is why this makes our list of best Mother’s Day activities in Burnaby.
Mind Games has a huge selection of games that your mom will love. From puzzles and monopoly to more advanced games like Catan and Wingspan, there is something here your whole family will enjoy playing. If you’re unsure what game to get, their staff are incredibly knowledgeable and will help you.
Address: 393 4800 Kingsway Burnaby
Chez Christophe has some of the finest baked goods in Burnaby, and this Mother’s Day they are serving three special Mother’s Day treats. You can pre-order Croissant Fleurs, a Mimosa Opera, or Chamber of Hearts which is a chocolate showpiece. The Mimosa Opera and Croissant Fleurs are only available from May 6–8 so be to order some before they’re gone.
Address: 4717 Hastings St, Burnaby
Local purveyor Thyme & Rosemary has created a special Mother’s Day brunch box to treat your mom to some delicious gourmet goodies. The box includes fresh croissants, smoked salmon with capers and cream cheese, two yogurt parfets with granola, scones, specialty cheeses, nuts, herbs, and fresh flowers. Pack the box to the park and enjoy a cute brunch picnic outside! Order your box here.