Tourism New Westminster

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Get ready for a fizzy, flavour-filled day in Sapperton! 🥤✨

Returning to New Westminster this Sunday, September 13, The Soda Fest is a FREE, family-friendly celebration of craft soda, local music, games, and community.

Head to Sapperton Park + Field from 11 am–5 pm to sample delicious craft beverages, enjoy live entertainment, play games, and discover the local businesses that make this New West neighbourhood so special.

It’s the perfect way to spend a September Sunday exploring Sapperton with the whole family! ☀️

Learn more here: https://www.visitsapperton.com/the-soda-fest/

09/10/2026

Jörgen Dance's Artistic Director and CEO Bengt Jörgen re-visioned the classical and dramatic Swan Lake, adding a hint of Canadian heritage as is often a sign of his work. With breathtaking sets by Camellia Koo and authentic 17th-century costumes by Robert Doyle, the production marries world-class ballet with a distinct Canadian soul. It’s the story you know and love--pure, traditional beauty, seen through a familiar Maritime lens.

Get your tickets now to Ballet Jörgen’s Swan Lake on February 6: https://www.masseytheatre.com/event/ballet-jorgen-swan-lake/

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome Victoria-based travel journalist Vivian Moreau to New Westminster for a recent nearcation. We are so happy to see her experience featured in the Times Colonist!

From exploring our historic streets to taking in those incredible Fraser River views from the Inn at the Quay, Vivian discovered some of the experiences that make New Westminster such a special place to visit.

Thank you, Vivian, for spending time in our city and for sharing your New West story with readers on Vancouver Island! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

📖 Read the full article:

Rediscovering the rich history, vibrant nightlife and modern revitalization of my riverfront childhood home.

09/08/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCING THE RECOVERY DAY BC 2026 MAIN STAGE LINEUP! 🚨

🎤 Jann Arden 5 pm showtime
🎤 Cameron Whitcomb 3 pm showtime

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 14th Annual Recovery Day BC
🎉 FREE Street Festival located at 6th Ave and 6th Street in New Westminster

Join tens of thousands of people for one incredible day celebrating hope, recovery, family, and community!

🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Trucks
🎈 Kids Zone
🎁 50/50 Raffle
🤝 Community Exhibits
💚 Inspiring Stories of Recovery

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join one of Canada's largest celebrations of mental health and addiction recovery.

Recovery is possible. Recovery is worth celebrating.

We can't wait to see you in New Westminster!

Thank you to our Stage Sponsors

City of New Westminster, Sysco, Last Door Recovery Society, Recoveraid Medical Distribution, Cedars Recovery, Kinghaven Peardonville House Society, My Uptown New West, Vancity, CUPE BC, One Life Recovery Society, Tourism New Westminster, Orchard Recovery Center, EHN Canada, and the Government of British Columbia - thank you

More Details on Sponsorship and Vendor Booths can be found here
www.RecoveryDayBC.ca

09/08/2026

One of New Westminster’s biggest celebrations of hope, recovery, family and community is back this weekend! 🎉

The 14th Annual Recovery Day BC takes over Uptown New West this Saturday, September 12th, from 12-6pm, bringing together tens of thousands of people for a FREE street festival celebrating the strength and spirit of our community.

🎶 Live music featuring Juno Award-winning artists Jann Arden and Cameron Whitcomb
🌭 Food trucks
🎪 A giant FREE Kids Zone
🎟️ 50/50 raffle
ℹ️ 200+ community and health information exhibitors & artisans
…and so much more!

And while you're there, don't forget to check in with the FREE New West Pass! 📱

The New West Pass is a digital, gamified passport that lets you earn points as you explore local businesses, attractions and events around the city, including Recovery Day BC.

👉 Visit the Recovery Day Info Booth to check in by scanning the QR code sign! The booth will be located at 6th Ave and 6th St in the big Recovery Day Tent.

Rack up points and redeem them for awesome prizes! Visit https://tourismnewwestminster.com/passport/ to get started. 🔗