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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 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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January 02 | 2017
2017 New Years Resolutions
New year, new you right? Here’s a few ways you can stick to your resolutions this year. 1. Fitness Fad Catch a workout at one of...
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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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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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May 08 | 2018
6 Unique Ideas to Spoil Mom This Mother’s Day in New West
Taking place Sunday, May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate the mothers and mother figures in all our of lives — and it’s...
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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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February 14 | 2019
SAVE THE DATES: Top 3 Musical Events in New Westminster
Catch The Real Group at the Massey Theatre next week. This is the group's only tour stop in Canada.
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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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August 09 | 2019
Old + New West: CKNW
March 31, 1958 – Ed Farey in a CKNW broadcast studio during the Federal election. Photo courtesy of the New Westminster Archives. CKNW plays an...
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August 27 | 2018
10 Most Instagrammable Spots in New West to Spice Up Your Feed
Explore the hidden gems all over New West to pump up your Instagram feed. Channel your inner photographer or model and check out these instagrammable...
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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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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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July 03 | 2017
#MadeInNewWest Monday
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 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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July 20 | 2017
Events this Weekend in New West | July 21-23
Friday, July 21 Fridays on Front Fridays on Front is on the redesigned Front St. Each week from 5-8 PM, Front Street will feature artisan...
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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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