Columbia Street is the beating heart of BC’s oldest city, and once you know where to look, it rewards every visit with heritage architecture, waterfront parks, world-class shawarma, and more wedding gowns per block than anywhere else in the province.
A Local’s Guide to Columbia Street and Uptown New Westminster Read Post »
Labour Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, making the long weekend run from Saturday, September 5 through the holiday Monday. Here is our honest guide to what is actually confirmed in New Westminster, built around the Uptown Live Cultural Fusion weekend and Hyack Square Market Days, plus where to spend the Monday itself when the events calendar goes quiet.
Things to Do in New Westminster This Labour Day Long Weekend (2026 Guide) Read Post »
New Westminster does not have a big festival on BC Day weekend this year. Here is our honest guide to what is actually open and worth doing in the Royal City from Saturday, August 1 through Monday, August 3, 2026, plus the nearest full scale festival if you want fireworks.
Things to Do in New Westminster This BC Day Long Weekend (2026 Guide) Read Post »
From a classic English chippy that has been feeding New West families since 1965 to a waterfront spot with Fraser River views and halibut on the menu, our guide covers the best fish and chips in New Westminster for every appetite and budget.
Best Fish and Chips in New Westminster Read Post »
New Westminster was brewing beer in this province before almost anywhere else, and that history is still visible today in a working riverside brewery, a 33 tap taphouse in Sapperton, and a redeveloped brewery site that carries the name forward. Here is our guide to drinking well in the Royal City.
New Westminster’s Best Craft Breweries and Taprooms Read Post »
Home to a hospital that has stood since the 1800s, a justice training campus, and a quiet stretch of Fraser River parkland, Sapperton is one of New Westminster’s oldest and most layered neighbourhoods. Here is our guide to the streets, the river, and the institutions that shaped it.
Sapperton New Westminster: A Local’s Guide to the Royal City’s Oldest Neighbourhood Read Post »
From Dutch pannekoeken on the Fraser waterfront to Korean-fusion plates in Sapperton and Filipino silog breakfasts in Queensborough, New Westminster serves up a morning meal scene that punches well above its size. Here are our favourite spots to start the day in the Royal City.
Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in New Westminster Read Post »
From the indoor stalls of River Market to a paddlewheeler history that shaped the city, the Quay is where New Westminster meets the Fraser River. Here is our guide to the boardwalk, the food, and the views that make this stretch of waterfront worth an afternoon.
New Westminster Quay and the Fraser River Waterfront: A Local’s Guide Read Post »
From the century-old arena that once hosted touring rock acts to a free petting farm, rose gardens, and towering old trees, Queen’s Park is the green heart of New Westminster. Here is our full guide to the city’s signature heritage park.
Queen’s Park New Westminster: A Local’s Guide to the Royal City’s Heritage Park Read Post »
New Westminster is not doing fireworks this Canada Day. Here is everything you need to know about the current celebrations at Queen’s Park, plus where to catch nearby fireworks on July 1.
Where to Watch Canada Day Fireworks in New Westminster Read Post »
Our curated list of New Westminster’s top hair salons, from precision cuts and color experts to barbershop classics and trend-setting stylists.
Top Hair Salons in New Westminster Read Post »
From the Sapperton market district to Uptown and Queensborough, these five New Westminster florists handle everything from hospital deliveries to Royal City Hall weddings.
Top Flower Shops in New Westminster Read Post »
