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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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August 16 | 2019
Old + New West: The Golden Mile
1912: A view of Columbia Street looking northeast. Photo courtesy of the New Westminster Archives. Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster has always served as...
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June 24 | 2017
13 can’t miss ‘Summer 2017’ events in New Westminster
New Westminster has become well known for its variety of fun filled, family-friendly events year-round. From mouth-watering food, thought-provoking art, and engaging live music, this...
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June 09 | 2017
Best-Kept Secrets in New West
Discover the Best-Kept Secrets in New West According to Our #BCTourismMatters Week Interviewees 1. Spend Some Time Exploring the New Businesses and Refreshed Energy in the Area...
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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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April 07 | 2018
Cabaret & Tasty Cocktails; Channel Your Inner Liza Minnelli in New West This Weekend
The Royal City Musical Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award Winning Musical Cabaret at the Massey Theatre April 12-29. Set in 1931 Berlin...
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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 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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August 02 | 2019
Old + New West: Hyack Square
Beginning in 1859, the Royal Engineers surveyed what is now Downtown New Westminster into a grid pattern parallel to the Fraser River. What is now...
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