A beautifully restored 1912 fairground carousel in Deer Lake Park, the C. W. Parker Carousel is one of the finest surviving examples of the classic North American carved-wood merry-go-round. The horses, chariots, and decorative panels were painstakingly restored to their original colours and are genuinely beautiful close-up — far more elaborate than modern fairground rides.
The carousel operates in the park seasonally on summer weekends. It's a short walk from the Burnaby Art Gallery, making it an easy combined visit. Even when not operating, the carousel building can usually be viewed from outside.