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New West is shaped by stories, and memories shared. See what locals are doing, and take part in the latest #MadeinNewWest experiences below.
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July 19 | 2019
Old + New West: Heritage Homes
Queen’s Park neighbourhood was one of New Westminster’s original suburban areas. In 1859, the Royal Engineers marked out the area that is now known as...
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July 12 | 2019
Old + New West: Brewery District
After the great fire of 1898, the New Westminster Brewery, originally located on the corner of Carnarvon and Eighth Street in downtown New Westminster, was...
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July 03 | 2019
New West Grand Prix 2019
New West Grand Prix Mens Race Starting in the late afternoon of July 9, Downtown New West will be quite different from all other Tuesdays....
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July 03 | 2019
Old + New West: Cycling
Ca. 1965 – Photograph shows several bicyclists riding Cap’s-branded bikes in a May Day parade on Columbia Street. Photo Courtesy of New Westminster Archives. Gerald...
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June 29 | 2019
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours: Celebrating 30 Wonderful Years Along the Fraser
♥ Happy 30th Anniversary! ♥ A treasured fixture to the Royal City is celebrating it’s 30th Birthday this Sunday. Congratulations to Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours, plus...
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June 26 | 2019
15 Things to Eat, See & Do in New West This July
Your definitive, fun-filled guide to taking on New West this July: yummy food, interesting eye-candy and awe-inspiring attractions, galore!
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June 20 | 2019
Tinypreneurs Club: A “Tiny” Insight Into the Future
Tinypreneurs Club is a non-profit organization structured for children, ages 5 to 15, to hone-in on their specialized crafts.
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June 14 | 2019
Old + New West – Queen’s Park Part 2
1914-1929: World War 1 and its Aftermath After Britain’s declaration of war on Germany on August 4, 1914, New West immediately felt the impact. The...
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June 07 | 2019
Old + New West: Salmonbellies
Tomorrow marks the 130th anniversary of the New Westminster Salmonbellies’ first ever game. Although Lacrosse originated in eastern Canada, in the late 19th century the...
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June 06 | 2019
Another Fresh-Faced Addition to the Team: Jocelyn Wong
Meet Jocelyn Wong. She'll be one of our Tourism Ambassadors for the summer!
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May 31 | 2019
Old + New West: Queen’s Park – Part 1
1920’s: Queen’s Park Arena and Exhibition Buildings. Photo Courtesy of New Westminster Archives. Queen’s Park is one of the most popular spots within the city...
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May 27 | 2019
Meet the Summer Team: Lucas Silva
Lucas Silva is a Tourism Ambassador for Tourism New West this summer Hi! My name is Lucas Silva and I am very excited to be...
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May 24 | 2019
Old + New West: May Day
Old + New West is an ongoing series that features some of the interesting history in BC's first capital city.
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May 23 | 2019
Another Fresh Face at Tourism New West
Meet Louisa Hsu, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Tourism New West Hello, everyone! I’m Louisa and I will be working as one of the Digital Marketing...
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May 16 | 2019
Fresh Face at Tourism New West
Hi! My name is Mariana Barrozo and I’m the new Digital Marketing Coordinator at Tourism New West. I’m very excited to work for the city...
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May 11 | 2019
Last Minute Gifts for Mom
Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12th and if you haven’t picked up a gift for the Mom’s in your life, don’t worry. We’ve got lots...
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