News & Updates

The full report has been presented to the City. Heritage New West has a final report on the recent public engagement sessions convened to discuss preserving and valuing the social, environmental, and economic benefits of New Westminster's b... read more

Photo: Jill Davy Help Save Heritage in New Westminster How do we preserve the social, environmental and economic benefits to our City? With the recently proposed housing changes by the provincial government, there is uncertainty about poten... read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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