“On the Homefront,” this year’s theme for the New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour, commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day—the end of WWII in Europe—by sharing stories of those who served and highlighting the wartime roles of local homes and landmarks on this year’s tour.

Online sales have begun for the 2025 New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour on Sunday, May 25, 10am – 5pm. Tour the interiors of 12 heritage residences and buildings. This year’s theme, “On the Homefront,” commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII with stories of those who served, the hidden wartime roles of local landmarks, and the enduring charm of New West’s heritage homes.

In 1911, this home that could accommodate a family and seven lodgers, was literally split in two, and placed back-to-back to face Fourth Street and Pine Street respectively.

Steve Norman is passionate about his city, his neighbourhood, and the historic buildings that characterize both. After spending years restoring his Arts and Crafts influenced Edwardian-era home, here is the story of his unique vision to develop the large parcel of land surrounding it. by Sheilah Harris Writer Sheilah Harris grew up in New Westminster. […]

This trio of homes on this year’s Homes Tour (at 218 Queen’s Avenue, and 221 and 219 Manitoba Street) are cast members in a heritage win-win story where the plot includes a variety of twists and turns. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM The result was the relocation of two houses — making two homeowners’ dreams of new-build, affordable family […]