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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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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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March 27 | 2018
Art & Community Spaces at the Craft Cafe
Sarah Campbell – Staff Writer Wandering through the New West River Market, it’s hard to miss the brilliant colours and warm atmosphere of the Craft Cafe....
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November 02 | 2017
What to do this Weekend in New West | Nov 3-5, 2017
The first weekend in November is kicking off with concerts, plays, and a craft market! Check out our pick for the top 6 things to...
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December 21 | 2018
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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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 04 | 2020
Tourism New Westminster: COVID-19 Bulletin #4 – Updated May 1, 2020
Tourism New Westminster is keeping current with the COVID-19 outbreak through active communication with industry partners and local government. We understand that the impacts on...
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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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August 07 | 2017
#MadeInNewWest Moment Monday | August 7, 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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July 25 | 2018
Tourism New West Executive Director Job Posting
Tourism New Westminster, the official destination marketing organization for New Westminster, is looking for a creative, connected and passionate Executive Director to lead our marketing...
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February 10 | 2017
Family Day 2017 in New West
Pictures by Jennifer Gauthier / The Record 3 venues and 20+ FREE kid friendly activities! Family fun is #MadeInNewWest From Gold Panning to Science...
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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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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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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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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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August 18 | 2019
New West Museum & Archives: Upcoming Programs & Attractions to End Off 2019
Happy Back-to-School season! As the weather begins to cool and people get back into the swing of their autumn schedules, the New West Museum...
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July 23 | 2020
Keep the Kids Entertained with Summer Fun for Little Ones
Summer’s finally here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’re trying to stay sane with the kids running around the house all...
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