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Each neighbourhood in New West has its own identity. With new experiences and places to explore around every corner, these neighbourhoods come together to shape our lively city. Read on to discover the communities that define New West.
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June 07 | 2019
Old + New West: Salmonbellies
Tomorrow marks the 130th anniversary of the New Westminster Salmonbellies’ first ever game. Although Lacrosse originated in eastern Canada, in the late 19th century the...
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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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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 07 | 2020
Staycation New West, Ep. 3: Diverse Queensborough
Are you in need of a getaway? Well, the time is finally here to start your vacation close to home! Here's everything you need to plan your stay in Queensborough.
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July 20 | 2019
Saving Our Stones
Help preserve the city's grave markers under the guidance of museum staff.
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June 08 | 2019
Meet The Archivist (16+ years)
You are invited to meet our city archivist who will go through their top 10 favourite discoveries since beginning with the City of New Westminster....
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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 14 | 2019
Old + New West – Queen’s Park Part 2
1914-1929: World War 1 and its Aftermath After Britain’s declaration of war on Germany on August 4, 1914, New West immediately felt the impact. The...
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July 28 | 2021
The TV & Film Locations of New Westminster: A Self-guided Walking Tour
From Godzilla and I, Robot to Riverdale and X-Files, New Westminster’s historic neighbourhoods have appeared in more films and TV shows than you might think. New West has portrayed major urban metropolises such as New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco and even Japan.
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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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July 03 | 2019
Old + New West: Cycling
Ca. 1965 – Photograph shows several bicyclists riding Cap’s-branded bikes in a May Day parade on Columbia Street. Photo Courtesy of New Westminster Archives. Gerald...
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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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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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July 19 | 2019
Old + New West: Heritage Homes
Queen’s Park neighbourhood was one of New Westminster’s original suburban areas. In 1859, the Royal Engineers marked out the area that is now known as...
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