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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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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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April 19 | 2017
Record Store Day 2017
What better way to celebrate Record Store Day than with a glass of Craft Beer in hand? Revamp your vinyl collection with vintage picks and...
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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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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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March 16 | 2017
St. Patrick’s Day 2017
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year which means an entire Irish-themed weekend! So grab a Guinness – or two and paint the...
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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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August 14 | 2020
Guide to New West’s Unique Eats: Part One
Looking to spice up your life? Then this is the guide for you. Treat yourself and head out on a culinary adventure with these 10...
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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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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 26 | 2019
15 Things to Eat, See & Do in New West This July
Your definitive, fun-filled guide to taking on New West this July: yummy food, interesting eye-candy and awe-inspiring attractions, galore!
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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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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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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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March 14 | 2019
Celebrating Pi with Pie
Happy Pi Day! Where's your favourite spot to get pie in New West?
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July 12 | 2019
Old + New West: Brewery District
After the great fire of 1898, the New Westminster Brewery, originally located on the corner of Carnarvon and Eighth Street in downtown New Westminster, was...
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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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