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August 20 | 2018
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...
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June 29 | 2017
Canada’s 150th in New Westminster
Canada is turning the BIG 1-5-0! To celebrate this milestone, Tourism New West has created an Insider’s Guide filled with over 150 experiences in New...
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October 09 | 2020
Explore New West’s art scene at the 17th annual New West Cultural Crawl!
Calling all artists and art lovers, the 17th annual New Westminster Cultural Crawl is almost here! Van Dop & Associates and the Arts Council of...
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June 13 | 2021
Keeping New West Connected
During a time when staying connected is more important than ever, residents of New Westminster have embraced new, creative ways of interacting.
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March 16 | 2017
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...
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April 22 | 2019
The 10 Best Places for Chocolate in New West
With Easter this weekend we have chocolate on our mind! But forget about waxy bunnies and eggs, we have searched out the best places in...
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October 27 | 2017
What to do this Weekend in New West | Oct 27 – 29, 2017
From spooky tours to ghoulish games here’s the top 5 things to do in New West this weekend for Halloween! Friday, October 27 Fright Night on...
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September 04 | 2019
New Westminster is Canada’s Recovery Capital
This Saturday marks the annual Recovery Day Festival that New Westminster has hosted for the past several years. Recovery Day- a national day where those...
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June 02 | 2017
Behind the Scenes of the New West Tourism Industry: Part 6
To Market To Market! By Sheliza Mitha | Photos courtesy of the New West Farmers Market Though some variation of farmers markets have likely been...
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June 22 | 2021
ReDiscover New West: For the Home
Due to the pandemic, we’ve all spent A LOT of time in our homes. With some effort and creativity, our homes also became our workplaces,...
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April 27 | 2021
2021 Summer Employment Opportunity
Tourism New Westminster is seeking 2 Visitor Service Coordinators to take on programs and tasks that support the organization’s initiatives.
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August 18 | 2021
Indoor Fun in New West
Whether it’s a hot summer afternoon or a rainy winter evening, New West is jam-packed with exciting indoor activities to keep you occupied. If you’re looking for a fun...
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April 23 | 2019
Love New West? Looking for a Summer Gig?
Tourism New Westminster is hiring! If you love New Westminster and are looking for full time employment from May through September, Tourism New Westminster may...
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June 28 | 2021
ReDiscover New West: For the locals by the locals
New West is a true home of the arts, and has a vibrant and thriving cultural scene. The city has galleries, theatres, studios and retail...
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July 23 | 2020
Keep the Kids Entertained with Summer Fun for Little Ones
Summer’s finally here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’re trying to stay sane with the kids running around the house all...
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August 14 | 2018
Exploratory Weekend in New Westminster Filled With Fun, Food, and Findings!
Past couple of weeks have been filled with fun, food and new attractions. With the New West Cultural Crawl approaching, I decided to download the...
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August 16 | 2019
Old + New West: The Golden Mile
1912: A view of Columbia Street looking northeast. Photo courtesy of the New Westminster Archives. Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster has always served as...
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May 28 | 2017
Behind the scenes of the New West Tourism Industry: Part 1
Building Community & Events with Angie Whitfield of the Downtown New Westminster BIA By Sheliza Mitha Over the past several years, Downtown New Westminster has...
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