Enhance your Wardrobe: Top 6 Thrift Stores in New Westminster
Are you looking to revamp your wardrobe with spectacular, funky new pieces while supporting sustainable fashion by shopping secondhand? These must-see thrift stores in New Westminster are sure to help you with just that, there is something for everyone! 1. Uncommon Clothing Uncommon clothing is a dazzling vintage boutique store conveniently located on the top […]
Explore the Queen’s Park Heritage Houses with our Self-guided Walking Tour
Located within the boundaries of Fifth Street, Queen’s Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Queen’s Park, the neighbourhood hosts the greatest concentration of heritage houses in New Westminster—perfect for any architecture enthusiast.
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!
ReDiscover New West: For the locals by the locals
New West is a true home of the arts, and has a vibrant and thriving cultural scene. The city has galleries, theatres, studios and retail shops that help artisans get their products to market, and offer unique opportunities to both shop and support local. The great news is you don’t have to wait for artist […]
ReDiscover New West: For the Planet
The City of New Westminster has taken bold steps to tackle climate change. So, it’s no surprise the city is home to so many climate-friendly retailers you can easily visit by bike, foot or transit. Follow along on this bike journey that will take you from Sapperton to Queensborough with help from transit and the […]
ReDiscover New West: For the Home
Due to the pandemic, we’ve all spent A LOT of time in our homes. With some effort and creativity, our homes also became our workplaces, gyms, restaurants, and entertainment centres. As restrictions ease, and friends and family can begin to enter our homes again, it’s officially time to put pants on, but also time to […]
ReDiscoverNewWest: For the Family
As we bid farewell to spring, it’s time to pack away cold-weather clothes and dig out the summer threads. If your family has outgrown their warm-weather wardrobe, it’s time to go shopping! New West has a wide variety of stylish and affordable options for everyone in the family, and if you promise a picnic dinner […]
ReDiscover New West: For the Gourmands
Do you daydream of taking cooking classes in the south of France or eating Michelin-starred street food in Singapore? While our passports wait patiently to be stamped once more, you can bring the taste of faraway lands to your kitchen table, without ever leaving New West. ReDiscover New West’s delightful fresh food markets, butchers and […]
ReDiscover New West: For the explorer
Our travels start in Uptown New West, home to quite possibly one of the most eclectic shops you’ll ever find, the New West Cobbler Shoe Repair. Known for re-soling your favourite pair of shoes and their superb customer service, they also offer knife and scissor sharpening, key cutting and have a phenomenal collection of tchotchkes […]
ReDiscover New West online
Looking for easy ways to shop local? Check out some of New West’s best stores online!