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The Latest
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 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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June 26 | 2017
Tej Kainth Celebrates 10 Years with Tourism New West
By Sheliza Mitha (Tej’s first day at Tourism New West!, The NewsLeader 2007) June 18th, 2017 marked 10 years exactly since Executive Director Tej...
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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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March 30 | 2017
Capture Photography Festival hits New West!
The Capture Photography Festival is coming to New West throughout the month of April! This Metro Vancouver event has exhibits in New Westminster for the...
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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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May 24 | 2018
5 Awesome Heritage Themed Festivals And Events This Weekend in New West
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not take a step back in time, and celebrate the spirit of New Westminster. We’ve rounded...
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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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July 17 | 2017
#MadeInNewWest Moment Monday | July 17, 2017
Welcome to #MadeInNewWest Moment Monday, where we will be sharing the top #moments captured by our social community on the weekends this summer! Tag your photos...
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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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March 10 | 2017
Spring Break is #MadeInNewWest
With the kids on the loose this week it’s a good thing there are plenty of things to do this Spring Break in New West....
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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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June 15 | 2017
Father’s Day in New West 2017
Father’s Day is coming up fast, and if you haven’t made your plans yet, we’ve got you covered with for some dad-approved fun #MadeInNewWest 1....
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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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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 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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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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