Locals Know:
Locals Know is a weekly series that is produced by Tourism New West. If you would like to be a part of this, email your Locals Know tip to info@tourismnewwest.com Kathleen Harvey is the Manager of Visitor Services for Destination BC and a proud resident of New Westminster. I love waking the tree-lined streets of […]
Locals Know:
Locals Know is an recurring series that features tips and recommendations from people who live in New Westminster.
Locals Know
I’m not supposed to have a favourite, but if I must pick, it would have to be Taverna Greka. One of the oldest businesses in Downtown New West, they proudly celebrated 36 years this past summer. The family owned and operated restaurant always offers the warmest welcome, greatest service and delicious food. They’re also blessed […]
Sing out at the Top 3 Open Mic Nights in New West!
Whether you’re a singer-songwriter or a music aficionado the Royal city has something musical to offer! We’ve rounded up this list of some top musically themed places to spend your night out right here in New West. Did we miss your favourite locale? Let us know on one of the social channels listed below. Old Crow […]
Immerse Yourself in the 7th Annual Mushtari Begum Festival || Guest Post
It’s a day we look forward to every year at the Massey Theatre. The day that Mushtari Begum Festival returns and we follow Cassius Khan and Amika Kushwaha as they take the audience on a musical odyssey that is beyond imagination. On September 29th, 2018, the Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance […]
Test Your Knowledge with the Top 4 Trivia Nights in New Westminster
New West has a thriving nightlife – full of cool alternative ways to go out and have some casual fun with friends. One of the ways it’s growing (really, faster than we can even keep up!) is with stellar Trivia nights! One of the companies responsible for bringing pop culture trivia to New West is […]
Your Guide To The Best Summer Beer & Wine!
Steel & Oak Roselle Take a minute for yourself and enjoy the Roselle beer from Steel & Oak to crunch your thir st. Roselle is a refreshing wheat ale infused with floral notes, bananas, raspberries and a touch a spice, the perfect combination for a perfect summer beer in New Westminster. It’s not everyday you […]
10 Most Instagrammable Spots in New West to Spice Up Your Feed
Explore the hidden gems all over New West to pump up your Instagram feed. Channel your inner photographer or model and check out these instagrammable spots! 1. Queen’s Park Rose Gardens, 3rd Ave inside Queen’s Park Want that “bougie” or “classy” feel to add to your Instagram? The rose garden might be exactly what you’re […]
Build Your Own Industry FAM Tour
Throughout the years, Tourism New West has hosted exciting industry familiarization tours (FAM tours) with front-staff in the industry. FAM tours are excursions put together with the purpose of educating industry professionals of a destination or of a company’s tourism products and services. With so much to do in New West, we wanted to share a […]
What’s Happening This Weekend | August 17 – 19, 2018
Friday, August 17, 2018 Fridays on Front – 600 block of Front Street Source: @Krystalatwork Celebrate your TGIF with the Pride Edition of Fridays on Front! This family-friendly event features live entertainment, food truck favourites, artisan vendors, and a bar. Spend your evening right from 5 PM – 9 PM at Fridays on Front! Celebration […]