From vibrant cherry blossoms lining the streets to lush greenery in our parks, every corner in New Westminster will soon be bursting with color and new life. 🌱 Whether you’re craving a serene escape, a one-of-a-kind local experience, or a nostalgic trip down memory lane, there’s something here to spark your curiosity. And the best part? It’s all just 25 minutes from Downtown Vancouver! Close enough for a visit and brimming with discoveries that make you want to stay. This April, let New Westminster surprise, delight, and entertain you—because this is the city Where Stories Meet. ✨

What's New:

  • Elevate Your Stay at Inn at the Quay: Get 15% off and a $50 gas card when you book a minimum 2-night stay at Inn at the Quay by April 27, 2025. 🛎
  • Create a fragrance that’s uniquely you at Aromatica Parfums: This passionate family business is located on Columbia Street in New West, dedicated to crafting exquisite, handmade Canadian made products. 🤩
  • Looking for a blast from the past? Explore this old-school video arcade featuring over 77+ classic games with cold beers and a $13/hr play rate. 👾
  • A Perfect Day of Wellness in New Westminster: Whether you’re a local or visiting for the day, follow this itinerary for a wellness experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. 🧘🏻‍♀️🍵

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Featured Events

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Reframed: Understanding New West Through Photos
Exhibition on view until June 29, 2025

Reframed: Understanding New West Through Photos critically examines photographs acquired by the City’s Museum and Archives since 1950. The exhibition articulates the role these images have played in shaping community narrative and reframes them to present a more genuine picture of the City’s past.

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New West Craft Market
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 11-4pm

New West Craft is a handmade market hosted by Arts New West. The market is open to designers, makers, crafters, artists, and small shop owners who offer a selection of unique and diverse goods. The markets take place on the first and third Saturday of every month from 11am to 4pm at River Market in Downtown New Westminster.

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Bee's Knees Burlesque at The Flapper Lounge
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 8pm

Let's get dudded up, sip on some Giggle Water, and step back into the Jazz Age with Bee's Knees Burlesque! Check out the Flapper Lounge on Thursday, April 17th for an evening of entertainment from Sugar L'Estrange and Meadow Physical Productions that truly is the Bee’s Knees.

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Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical
April 25 - May 11, 2025

A Hilarious Story of Friendship and Revenge in the Rolodex Era! Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers – office manager Violet, frazzled divorcée Judy, and sultry secretary Doralee – concoct a plan to get even with the “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” they call their boss.

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National Star Fest West
April 24-26, 2025

​The National STAR Fest West, hosted by the Theatrical Arts Education Association (TAEA), is set to take place from April 24th to 26th, 2025, at Douglas College in New Westminster. This festival offers high school theatre students and educators a platform to showcase their talents through adjudicated one-act and short play performances, with opportunities for both full and minimal technical support.

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Anvil Theatre presents Alex Cuba
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 7:30pm

Award-winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba’s songs are compelling exchanges that effortlessly groove through soul, funk, jazz, and pop styles. A forward-thinking, indie-minded artist, Cuba’s sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs have garnered him over 20 awards and nominations. Not to be missed!

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Click here to check out our full events calendar and stay up to date on everything New West! 

If you have an event based in New Westminster that you would like to submit to our calendar, please submit your event by clicking here.

 
 

Experience New Westminster like never before with our exclusive New West Pass for FREE! This Gamified Passport is a digital, interactive pass designed to encourage exploration and engagement around the city, by rewarding users with points to be used towards awesome prizes.

Here is how to get started:

1) Visit www.tourismnewwest.com 🌐
2) Click “Passport” and complete the sign up process 📝
3) Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text/email and is ready to use immediately ✔️
4) Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access. There is no app to download 📲
5) Start collecting points ⭐
6) Redeem your points for awesome New West themed prizes 🤩

Sign up today to start exploring and earning rewards!

Have you already signed up and need help accessing your passport? Click HERE for your pass link, or simply reply to this email, and we will happy to assist you.

 
 

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