Stay informed about heritage happenings in New Westminster.
May 4, 2024
Arundel Mansions (1912) [caption id="attachment_4678" align="alignleft" width="543"] Photo credit: Paul Fuoco, NWHPS[/caption] With SkyTrain’s elevated tracks running along its exterior, and an interior that is largely untouched, the ambien... read more
February 26, 2024
There is a public hearing on Monday night, February 26, for the designation of a tree under the HRA. Please attend this meeting and have your say - or email your opinion to Council at clerks@newwestcity.ca "Heritage Revitalization Agreement... read more
September 26, 2023
New Westminster City Council votes to lift the freeze on HRA applications in Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area September 16, 2023 Dear Friends of Heritage We need your help In a surprise move on September 11, City Council voted to lif... read more
June 28, 2023
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 dev... read more
House H - Herbert R. Davidson House, 218 Queeen's Avenue House J - Herbert House, 221 Manitoba St.House I - Sandick House, 219 Manitoba St This trio of homes on this year's Homes Tour (at 218 Queen’s Avenue, and 221 and 219 Manitoba Street)... read more
June 11, 2023
Steve Norman was an award recipient at May 2023 BC Heritage Awards Gala. If you attended the May 28 Heritage Homes Tour, you will have toured Steve's 1910 heritage home on Queen's Avenue and the two rescued cottages he subdivided his property for as part of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement.... read more
May 10, 2023
A Homes Tour Preview The William and Nettie McAdam House (1911) https://player.vimeo.com/video/666353659 Take a virtual tour of The William and Nettie McAdam House (video provided by 360hometours.ca) Commissioned by the McAdams in 1911, thi... read more
May 4, 2023
Royal Westminster Regiment Museum (1973) [caption id="attachment_4702" align="alignleft" width="800"] Photo credit: Paul Fuoco, NWHPS[/caption] Officially opened on April 15, 1973, the Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment is the first r... read more
April 20, 2023
House F - Captain Wilfrid and Margaret Philpott House (1905) photo: Paul Fuoco by Lindsay Delair In 1905, Master Mariner, Captain W.H. Philpott and his wife Margaret built their family home ‘Westham’ at 433 Carnarvon Street. The Neo-E... read more
April 9, 2023
After more that 40 years as a registered non-profit organization, the directors of the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society felt it was time to refresh our brand. A visible past inspires a more thoughtful future. by Jill Davy, Dire... read more