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July 31 | 2021
August Activities by the Fraser River
August is an exciting, event-filled month in New West. We’ve highlighted the must-do activities that you can take part in this month right alongside the mighty Fraser River! No matter your interests or skill level, plenty is happening in New West!
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July 26 | 2019
Old + New West: The Quay
What is now known as the Quay was first surveyed by The Royal Engineers in 1860. They superimposed a grid pattern parallel to the Fraser...
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December 04 | 2020
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local this Season
The holidays are here and with Christmas right around the corner, the pressure to find the perfect gift is on. If you’re still on the...
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November 07 | 2020
Faces of the Fraser with John Horton
Faces of the Fraser is an informal opportunity for the community to engage with people on the river to learn more about the role played...
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May 11 | 2019
Returning: a film about the Salish Sea
Returning is a documentary film created by award-winning cinematographer Mike McKinlay and renowned scientist, author and SFU adjunct professor Dr. Rob Butler. Returning began as...
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February 27 | 2021
Super Saturday – Sturgeon Survival!
Taking place on the last Saturday of every month, Super Saturdays is a series of public programs geared towards family friendly activities that explore different...
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April 17 | 2021
River Basin Days: In Your Neighbourhood
River Basin Days is a series of outdoor and online family friendly public programs hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Join FRDC staff and...
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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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September 24 | 2020
Looking for an Outdoor Adventure? Try Biking Through New West!
We all know that BC is known for its stunning landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities, and New Westminster is no exception! If you’re ready...
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December 14 | 2019
Gifts from the Fraser – a Fraser River Discovery Centre Celebration!
In collaboration with the City of New Westminster’s New West WinterFest, the FRDC invites you to join us for a series of family-friendly activities throughout...
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March 13 | 2021
Spring Break at the FRDC!
Take a break and spring into the Discovery Centre! This Spring Break, the FRDC is excited to offer two weeks of interactive family-friendly activities, tours,...
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October 31 | 2020
Owl Prowl at the FRDC!
This month, Super Saturday returns with a spooky twist! Did you know that the Fraser Watershed is home to a wide variety of owl species?...
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February 17 | 2021
A Virtual Fraser River Dialogue – How COVID-19 has Impacted Fraser River Businesses
The Fraser River Discovery Centre (FRDC) will host is first virtual Fraser River Dialogue of 2021 on Wednesday, February 17th from 7 – 8:30 pm,...
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June 15 | 2019
3rd Annual Tinypreneurs
The Children Entrepreneurs will be back in New Westminster for the 3rd Annual Tinypreneurs event. A phenomenal children market place, with kids performances, workshops, talks...
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