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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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April 02 | 2019
Locals Know: A Dog’s Life
New Westminster locals know all the best spots! For this installment, we turn to one of our four legged friends to find out the best dog friendly spots in New West
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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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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 25 | 2019
Summer Fun Just Around the Corner
Art Services and the New Westminster Museum and Archives are excited to showcase their “hot-off-the-press” summer program brochure. Both departments worked closely with local designer...
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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 04 | 2017
Why you should ride the Q2Q Ferry this weekend!
(Photo credit: GRANT GRANGER / NEW WEST RECORD) The Q to Q Ferry launched last weekend in New West! So why not spend the day exploring...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 10 | 2017
Match #MadeInNewWest this Valentines Day
1. Longtail + Love Locks Dine in with a special tasting menu at Longtail Kitchen, prepared by Chef Justin Cheung & then lock in your love...
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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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May 28 | 2017
Behind the scenes of the New West Tourism Industry: Part 1
Building Community & Events with Angie Whitfield of the Downtown New Westminster BIA By Sheliza Mitha Over the past several years, Downtown New Westminster has...
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September 27 | 2018
Immerse Yourself in the 7th Annual Mushtari Begum Festival || Guest Post
It’s a day we look forward to every year at the Massey Theatre. The day that Mushtari Begum Festival returns and we follow Cassius Khan...
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