New Westminster

Established along the shores of the mighty Fraser River, New West is a historical and cultural hub just waiting to be discovered. With great shops, attractions, eateries and events, New Westminster is the perfect place to stay! Whether you’re looking to discover the local art scene or enjoy live music with friends, there’s always something new and exciting happening in Read more...

“CULTURAL EXPERIENCES” The City of New Westminster is a community with a unique, rich heritage that draws on its past to inspire the future.  Anvil Centre is a fusion of ideas and energies. It is a window into experiencing the best the world has to offer, as well as a platform for our community to share its stories with a Read more...

Anvil Centre is a modern and vibrant gathering place conveniently located in the historic cultural district of the City of New Westminster—and the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. If you’re looking for a boutique venue that ignites the imagination, inspires ideas, and stimulates the senses, Anvil Centre is the place where commerce, culture, and community meet. Anvil Centre features 18,000 Read more...

The Gallery at Queen’s Park is community art gallery that has provided a venue for emerging and established artists to showcase their work since 1985. Over the year, 12 exhibitions are presented in two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums such as paintings, photography, pottery, wood carvings, bronze statues, and more. Located in the Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Operated by the Arts Read more...

In 1965, after considerable lobbying efforts from a group of passionate lacrosse enthusiasts, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame was created to serve as a permanent way to recognize and honour box players, field players, builders, teams who have contributed to the rich history of lacrosse in Canada. Located in New Westminster (which has its own unique lacrosse history), the Read more...

The Community Art Gallery at Anvil Centre celebrates the rich cultural landscape of New Westminster. The space forges creative dialogue, brings attention to local art as well as creates new opportunities for artists in our city.  It is an accessible space, where New Westminster based art groups can organize members’ exhibitions.  It is open to New Westminster emerging and established Read more...

The museum consists of three galleries. The permanent gallery at Anvil Centre takes you on a journey of discovery, covering over 10,000 years of New Westminster history and ending in 2010. Gallery 7 picks up where the permanent gallery leaves off. This is a place of engagement and interaction, bringing forth the contemporary stories of our city through discussion, dialogue, Read more...

Explore downtown New Westminster on a self-guided walking tour of public art.  This virtual map reveals pictures, information, activities and games related to each piece of public art. https://www.newwestcity.ca/public-art-registry Promoting and encouraging diverse and inclusive  public art opportunities to animate the urban landscape and nurture civic dialogue.  Credit: City of New Westminster |James Harry  Miyíw̓ts – Water’s Edge is a 16ft mirror polished stainless Read more...

PotteryWorks is a multi-media art studio located in New Westminster that supports, teaches and promotes artists overcoming disability through the practice of art and craft. Our primary goal at Pottery Works is to support community inclusion for our artists. SHOP ON LINE – https://www.potteryworksonlineshop.ca/ We teach and promote them to become valued members of their communities and to be recognized Read more...

As one of Canada’s oldest cities, New Westminster is filled with history and is home to some of the province’s oldest structures. Follow along as we explore its historical roots and learn about the rich past of Downtown New West. We’ve listed four prominent buildings for you to explore, but be sure to do some of your own exploring along the way! Read more...

The Van Dop Gallery is Canada’s premiere home gallery, exemplifying the union of art and living. Van Dop Gallery – Founded in 1996, is a fine art gallery located in the Victory Massey Heights neighborhood of New Westminster representing over 80 nationally established artists. The artwork on display includes paintings, photography, sculptures, and other media. Trudy and team have over Read more...