Tin Soldier Time Capsule Opening

14feb4:00 pm8:00 pmTin Soldier Time Capsule Opening4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Event Details

The World’s Largest Tin Soldier, currently located on the waterfront in New Westminster, is officially recognized by Guinness World Records. He is 9.75m (32 feet) tall and weighs 4,540kg (10,000 lbs). The Solider (informally called “Tinny” by many people in the community) was first unveiled to the public on November 29, 2000 at the Royal Westminster Regiment before dedication ceremonies for the Soldier took place on February 14, 2001 beside the Fraser River. Children placed items in a time capsule and selected February 14, 2025 as the date it would be unsealed. Many people contributed to the creation of the Tin Soldier.

Join the City of New Westminster as we open up the time capsule in the World’s Largest Tin Soldier and see what 2001 New West thought was important to include. “Tinny” was meant to stand for inclusion and kindness in the community and we reflect on the diversity of New Westminster today and how we can be inclusive and kind to everyone going forward.

Details will be updated as activities are finalized.

This event is from 4pm to 8pm, with the actual capsule opening beginning at 5pm. With thanks to many collaborators: Arts New West, New West Family Place, River Market, the Fraser River Discovery Centre, Tourism New West, the Downtown New Westminster BIA and their member businesses, and everyone involved in the creation of the World’s Largest Tin Soldier.

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Time

February 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-08:00)

Location

Tin Soldier

810 Quayside Drive

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