The 23rd Annual New West Cultural Crawl, presented by Arts New West, is back! Bringing two days of art, culture and creativity to New Westminster. And for the second year, visitors can explore the city with our FREE Gamified Cultural Crawl passport.
From October 3–4, 2026, from 11 am–5 pm, artist studios, galleries, museums, events and cultural venues across New Westminster will open their doors, welcoming thousands of visitors from across Metro Vancouver. Spend the weekend discovering the city’s creative community, meeting local artists and experiencing the stories, spaces and culture that make New Westminster unique.
Sign up for our free gamified passport today and start exploring during the Cultural Crawl:
✨ Collect Points – Check in at up to 90 participating venues and events as you make your way around New Westminster.
🎁 Earn Rewards – Redeem your points for fun, New West–themed prizes.
📲 Sign Up Free – Your passport is digital, easy to use and requires no app.
👉 Watch this reel to see how it all works!
Don’t miss this citywide celebration of art, culture and creativity. Sign up for your free gamified passport and start exploring New Westminster this October 3–4:
Already signed up and need to access your passport? Click HERE to receive a link containing your pass.
Visit Tourism New Westminster at the Visitor Centre (located inside the Anvil Centre at 777 Columbia Street) for assistance setting up your pass.
Be sure to tag @tourismnewwest @nwculturalcrawl #ExploreNewWest #WhereStoriesMeet while you explore!
