Greater Vancouver, BC Tourism Guide with hotels, events and attraction in the historic city of New Westminster.
Spectacular Celebrations
New Westminster is the place for fun and excitement, especially during some of the popular special events and festivals that take place annually. The Hyack Festival in May in renowned throughout the Pacific Northwest, and FraserFest in July celebrates fun along the scenic Fraser River. No matter when you visit New Westminster, it's happening here...year round!
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Check out our Calendar of Events for more happenings, or call the Visitor Centre at 604.526.1905 to find out the latest information. |
Festivals & Events in New Westminster
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12th Street Music Festival Taste of 12th Street complete with street dancing, live music, kids zone and great entertainment! They have live music on 4 stages, and activities such as a charity pig roast, craft tent, heritage tours, pony rides, car down, dunk tank and more! Photo Credit: Mike. W |
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A Very Victorian Christmas Irving House, built in 1865, is open year round, and dresses up for the holidays with traditional decorations, including a tree in the large parlour. In December through January you can enjoy seasonal music, Victorian family teas, and hands-on heritage programmes for the children. |
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302 Royal Ave New Westminster, BC V3L1H7 Tel: 604-527-4640 |
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Annual Royal City Show and Shine Since its inception over a decade ago, the Royal City Show & Shine has grown to be the signature event for the City of New Westminster. Held in July, the event attracts over 300 car enthusiasts and over 100,000 spectators to the Downtown area making the Royal City Show & Shine one of the largest car shows in B.C. It's fun for the whole family! |
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Artists on the River This event is celebrating BC and World Rivers day on the last weekend in September. From city streams to wilderness whitewater, be inspired by the river at this annual artistic and environmental celebration of BC and World Rivers Day. |
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The Quay Boardwalk New Westminster, BC Tel: 604-521-8401 Send us email » Visit our website » |
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Arts in the Park Arts in the Park in June fills Moody Park with artists, performers, music and dance — and you can be a part of everything. Let your creativity soar or get some coaching from professional artists. Watch a performance or join in yourself. Fun for kids of all ages. |
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Canada Day Western Canada's Oldest City, New Westminster always celebrates with a Happy Birthday Canada party in Queens Park. Bring the kids out for some fun and entertainment. |
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Canada Day Fireworks Join the Hyack Festival Association for Canada Day fireworks at the Westminster Quay. It will be the most spectacular display of the year. |
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Heritage Homes Tour and Tea New Westminster's heritage event of the year! The New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society presents its Annual Homes Tour and Tea on the last Sunday in May. See some of the Royal City's most beautiful homes, from the turn of the century to the 1940's. A light lunch is included in your ticket price ($35 per ticket/$30 for members of the Preservation Society). |
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Heritage Week in New Westminster Western Canada's Oldest City, New Westminster celebrates Heritage Week in a big way. Look for special events, children's hands-on heritage programs, and walking tours. Contact A Sense of History Walking Tours. |
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302 Royal Avenue New Westminster, BC V3L1H7 Tel: 604-526-6113 |
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Hyack Antique Car Easter Parade This nostalgic look at almost 200 vintage cars of yesteryear is the largest Easter Car Parade in the Pacific Northwest. Every Easter Sunday, enjoy the entertainment at the Quay, then watch as the cars head off to wind their way through city streets to Queen's Park. There you can have an afternoon of family fun with an Easter Surprise Hunt, Children's Rides, Face Painters and more, all put on by the New Westminster Parks and Recreation Department. And, of course, the Easter Bunny himself will be in attendance — you may even have your photo taken with him! |
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Hyack Festival Week Starting on the Victoria Day weekend in May, the Hyack Festival Association presents Hyack Festival Week. This annual spring community festival mixes some of New Westminster's best-loved traditions with a kaleidoscope of modern events.Dozens of events occur during the Hyack Festival featuring entertainment, parade, fireworks, sporting events, street fairs, rides and carnival games. The list goes on and on during this 9-day festival of FUN! |
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Hyack Fraserfest Don't miss this celebration of our maritime heritage — it's a great time to have fun along the river. There's an entertainment stage, display booths, artists at work, face painting, food sampling, children's rides, and a mascot parade along the boardwalk.Take a harbour tour and see New Westminster from the river; be wowed by the spectacular Fireworks on the Fraser, and don't miss the Workboat Parade, a spectacular wave of color and sound, as tug boats, fish boats, pleasure boats, steam boats, and more, form a decorated flotilla that stretches for miles along the river. |
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Hyack Santa Claus Parade of Lights In December, take your place along Columbia Street and get caught up in the whirl of bands, floats, and holiday cheer, at the Parade of Lights. Starting at dusk, the lights of the parade transform Downtown into a twinkling fairyland. |
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Hyack Zest of New West Foodie Heaven! In October, indulge in New Westminster's finest culinary experiences at participating restaurants and pubs. All for a set price. |
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Lit Fest New West Lit Fest in New West is an annual festival showcasing local and BC based authors and poets for readings, workshops, performance events and marketplace exhibitions. Photo Credit: Boncea Images |
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variouse locations New Westminster, BC Tel: 604-525-3244 Send us email » Visit our website » |
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May Day One of the longest running celebrations in the British Commonwealth, features performers from each of the district's schools and the crowning of a May Queen. |
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Queen's Park Stadium New Westminster, BC Tel: 604-522-6894 Send us email » Visit our website » |
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New Westminster Cultural Crawl Every August, local and visiting arts and cultural enthusiasts can explore our unique history and discover locally-created works of art. |
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Pride Week From August 10th-14th The Royal City Pride Society is presenting: New West Pride - Follow the Rainbow. A fun filled event including a festival, brunch, meet and greet, BBQ, dance and more! |
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Quayside Community Boardwalk Festival and Sale This annual event in August attracts over 7000 treasure hunters, music lovers, food aficionados, fun-loving children, scores of family and many others from all over North America. Hosted along the mighty Fraser River, the Quayside Community Board has produced an event that features over 150 tables of Collectibles & Antiques, Books, Arts, Sport Goods, Household Items, Clothing, Bric-a-Brac ...and so much more. In addition, there are bands playing, vendors serving up food such as BBQ Salmon, Kids zones for over-the-top fun, a Farmers Market and Raffles & Prizes to name only a few. |
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The Quay Boardwalk New Westminster, BC Tel: 604-521-6677 Send us email » Visit our website » |
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Queensborough Days This annual community celebration in May is filled with fun, food and activities for the entire family. There is entertainment, rides and crafts. The highlights of the day, according to many, are the diverse food venues representing several cultural groups within the community. |
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Royal City Farmers Market A summer-long Farmer’s Market from June to October, chalk full of chard and fresh chevre, the weekly Royal City Farmer's Market in Tipperary Park beside City Hall is certainly worth a visit. Pick up bags of locally grown peppers, handcrafted goods, kettle corn and free range meats at this bustling community gathering. Held every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm. |
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Royal City Multicultural Festival Head over to the New Westminster Quay boardwalk for a full day of ethnic culture from all over the world. Enjoy a wide selection of foods, traditional dances and more! |
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Sapperton Day Street Festival The Sapperton Day Street Festival is a non-profit community event that brings over 10,000 visitors into Sapperton every June. Admission is FREE & proceeds go to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. Don't miss live music, craft fair & market place, info booths, kids zone and silent auction, prizes, give aways, tests of skill & daring! Enjoy the Pancake Breakfast, Hot Dogs & Mini Donuts, get your dog a Doggy Pawdecure, let loose the kids in the Bouncy Castles, Soccer Shootout & Race Track, win a prize at the Carnival Games then climb the Rock Wall. |
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East Columbia Street New Westminster, BC Tel: 604-341-1496 Send us email » Visit our website » |
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Urban Farmers Fall Fair It's a little bit of country, in the middle of the City! Put on your overalls and your straw hat and get ready to kick back for an old time country fair in September. Compare your picks with the judges' as local gardeners proudly compete for biggest tomato, most colourful vegetables and tastiest preserves. Buy some fresh-cut flowers, or fruit and vegetables direct from the growers. And don't miss the entertainment stage, where there are performances all day long. Be sure to stay for the pie auction at days end — your chance to bid on the prize winners. |
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Yam Jam Every summer in June, Hyack Square is awash with budding artists and entertainers at this annual youth arts festival in New Westminster. YAM (Youth Arts Movement) JAM, showcases the talents and creativity of our young artists, through displays, performances and interactive workshops. Photo Credit:STCCreatives.com |
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