Bucket List 150 #MadeInNewWest

Submit Your Ideas to New Westminster’s 150 Bucket List This year, Canada turns 150 years old and to celebrate this incredible milestone, we will be publishing the city’s first-ever bucket list of 150 experiences – and we need your ideas. Since this will be an “insider’s guide,”  we’re seeking input from local businesses and residents […]

Record Store Day 2017

What better way to celebrate Record Store Day than with a glass of Craft Beer in hand? Revamp your vinyl collection with vintage picks and limited edition finds at Analog: Pop Up Vinyl Shop this Saturday, April 22 2017!    The Details Where: 52 Sixth St. When: April 22nd from 2-5pm Join Steel & Oak […]

Capture Photography Festival hits New West!

The Capture Photography Festival is coming to New West throughout the month of April! This Metro Vancouver event has exhibits in New Westminster for the first time. This year, artists from all around submitted pictures for the theme of Traffic. Come find these stunning photographs and be inspired by the incredible 30 x 40 foot […]

Hello Spring! We’ve missed you.

The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming – we couldn’t have asked for a better way to welcome Spring. Take a stroll along the Waterfront Esplanade to see these Instagram-worthy floral arrangements.       Spring is #MadeInNewWest Show us how you enjoy Spring by tagging us on your photos!

St. Patrick’s Day 2017

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year which means an entire Irish-themed weekend! So grab a Guinness – or two and paint the town green.  As the Irish would say, Slainte (cheers)! ———-  DOWNTOWN Cruise the strip or down by the river as many of the bars along Columbia Street are offering green-themed specials and the […]

Spring Break is #MadeInNewWest

With the kids on the loose this week it’s a good thing there are plenty of things to do this Spring Break in New West.   Keep the kiddies occupied with these must-see events, from arts & crafts, to sports and cooking classes. Want to spend some quality time with your mini-me on a budget? Take the day […]

Match #MadeInNewWest this Valentines Day

1. Longtail + Love Locks Dine in with a special tasting menu at Longtail Kitchen, prepared by Chef Justin Cheung & then lock in your love at Westminster Pier Park Love Locks. Feb 14 at 6pm – $88 per person 2. Paddlewheeler Riverboat + Music Cruise the majestic Fraser River on board the Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours MV […]

Family Day 2017 in New West

  Pictures by Jennifer Gauthier / The Record 3 venues and 20+ FREE kid friendly activities! Family fun is #MadeInNewWest From Gold Panning to Science World on the Road and Carnival Games, New West is ready to entertain your family on February 13, 2017. Check out the top 3 venues hosting day-long activities below. Fraser River […]

2017 Super Bowl in New Westminster

One of the biggest sporting events of the year is taking place this weekend! If you already know who you’re cheering for at Super Bowl 51, then all that’s left to do is to decided on the place to cheer on your team. New Westminster is filled with bars and restaurants that will be showing the game on their […]

2017 New Years Resolutions

New year, new you right? Here’s a few ways you can stick to your resolutions this year.   1. Fitness Fad Catch a workout at one of the many gyms and studios throughout the city.   If you’re ready to welcome the healthier version of yourself in 2017, there are plenty of workout options throughout the city. From killer […]