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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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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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October 02 | 2017
Live Shows in New West | October 2017
Cozy up to with some live entertainment this month in New West! Vagabond Players: Little Shop of Horrors October 5 – October 27 | 8 PM –...
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June 03 | 2017
Behind the Scenes of the New West Tourism Industry: Part 7
A Little Bit of Mexico in (the) New West By Sheliza Mitha | Photos courtesy of El Santo When local restaurateur Alejandro Diaz first...
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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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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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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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April 07 | 2018
Cabaret & Tasty Cocktails; Channel Your Inner Liza Minnelli in New West This Weekend
The Royal City Musical Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award Winning Musical Cabaret at the Massey Theatre April 12-29. Set in 1931 Berlin...
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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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July 31 | 2018
@NewWestminsterFoodie Eats Her Way Through The Mouth-watering Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Festival
What a weekend for my very first takeover of the Tourism New West Instagram account. It started off with my first visit to Friday’s on...
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June 01 | 2017
Behind the Scenes of the New West Tourism Industry: Part 5
New Westminster’s New Media Gallery By Sheliza Mitha The September 2014 opening of the sleek and modern Anvil Centre brought with it more than...
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March 18 | 2018
Arts, Music, & The Circus; Your Guide To Spring Break Day Camps in New Westminster
Winter Break has only just ended (or so it feels) and Spring Break is here again. Looking for something fun for your kids to do...
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May 29 | 2017
Behind the Scenes of the New West Tourism Industry: Part 2
Inside New West with Christina Anderson By Sheliza Mitha Although Canada momentously celebrates its 150th birthday this year, New Westminster’s history is even older...
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May 01 | 2017
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...
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June 09 | 2017
Best-Kept Secrets in New West
Discover the Best-Kept Secrets in New West According to Our #BCTourismMatters Week Interviewees 1. Spend Some Time Exploring the New Businesses and Refreshed Energy in the Area...
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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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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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