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August 09 | 2019
Retro New West: VRGE & Burger Heaven
The RETRO aspects of New Westminster that remain today! The city that epitomizes blending the old with the new.
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September 24 | 2019
Exploring New West on $20 or Less
Most things in life aren’t free. But fortunately, New West makes it possible for you to visit the city at only minimal cost. Unlike many...
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December 02 | 2021
Holi-Date Bucket List
The days are getting colder, the hearts are getting warmer, and everyone is in the mood for cuddles. So here is a New West Holi-date...
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March 20 | 2017
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...
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May 18 | 2017
Hyack Festival 2017
This year’s theme is – First Nations. First Cities. Telling Our Story. Together. Join in the Hyack Festival Celebration this year with activities for the...
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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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July 17 | 2021
Bike Your Way Through New Westminster
British Columbia is best known for its abundance of outdoor activities, and New Westminster is no exception! To help you plan an exciting two-wheeled adventure through our great city, we’ve rounded...
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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 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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August 11 | 2017
This Weekend in New West! | August 11-13, 2017
The August long weekend may have come and gone, but there’s still a ton of fun stuff going on throughout New West to keep the...
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August 28 | 2017
#MondayFunDay at Pandora’s Locks
Restore power to a vault, escape wonderland, and find Becky… It’s no secret that escape rooms are all the rage these days, but did you know...
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February 25 | 2019
Meet the Maker: Episode 1
Executive Director of the Arts Council of New West Stephen O’Shea recently sat down with Meet the Maker for an interview for our podcast. O’Shea...
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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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August 01 | 2018
Quayside to Queensborough Ferry Back & Running All Summer Long!
Q2Q Ferry is back and running as of May 18th – oct 28th 2018! The Q to Q ferry departs from Westminster Quay, under the...
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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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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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January 10 | 2019
Locals Know:
Eric Moolin from CL Simplex knows where to find great views of the Fraser River Something I usually show visitors is Brunette-Fraser Regional Greenway. It’s...
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