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April 02 | 2019
Locals Know: A Dog’s Life
New Westminster locals know all the best spots! For this installment, we turn to one of our four legged friends to find out the best dog friendly spots in New West
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August 11 | 2017
Tourism New West Approved Ultimate Cultural Crawl Route
Tourism New West, the Arts Council of New West, and the Downtown New West BIA have teamed up on this exciting collaboration to discover the...
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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 31 | 2021
August Activities by the Fraser River
August is an exciting, event-filled month in New West. We’ve highlighted the must-do activities that you can take part in this month right alongside the mighty Fraser River! No matter your interests or skill level, plenty is happening in New West!
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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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March 04 | 2019
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...
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August 17 | 2018
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...
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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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March 20 | 2018
Spring Break For the Whole Family; Your Guide to Spending it in New West This Year
The weather is changing and the sun is finally peeking out from behind the clouds. This can only mean one thing, Spring Break is upon...
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September 20 | 2017
What to do this Weekend in New West | Sept 22-24, 2017
This weekend brings you the third annual Feast on the Fraser, starting on Friday! Check out the campaigns signature events taking place among other fun things to do in New...
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December 04 | 2020
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local this Season
The holidays are here and with Christmas right around the corner, the pressure to find the perfect gift is on. If you’re still on the...
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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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August 04 | 2017
August Long Weekend in New West | August 5-7, 2017
Planning on staying local this August Long Weekend? Here are some fun things to do in New Westminster. 1. Start the weekend off with a...
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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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April 19 | 2017
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...
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August 07 | 2020
Staycation New West, Ep. 3: Diverse Queensborough
Are you in need of a getaway? Well, the time is finally here to start your vacation close to home! Here's everything you need to plan your stay in Queensborough.
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November 29 | 2018
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...
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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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