Save the Date: March 29 AGM at the Cathedral

Join us for our 2026 AGM and Special Presentation

Sunday, March 29, 3-5 PM | The Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral at 501 Fourth Avenue, New Westminster

Everyone is welcome—membership in Heritage New West is not required to attend, though only current members are allowed to vote on motions and the election of a 2026 Board of Directors.

2:30 PM Doors open - view our heritage art collection; buy/renew membership.

3:00 PM A brief but informative Heritage New West 2026 AGM

3:45 PM Today's special presentation by Jim Wolf.

4:45 PM  Raffle prize draw!

During the AGM, the Cathedral Kitchen Guild will offer refreshments and baking by donation, followed by frozen perogy meals for sale after Jim's presentation. All proceeds from the refreshments table and perogy sales go to the Cathedral's fundraising campaigns. 

Heritage artwork will also be available, with all proceeds supporting Heritage New West’s bursary and grant programs for local arts and education.  

We will also be holding a raffle - $10 per ticket - with a chance to win:

• Your choice of one of our remaining heritage artwork pieces (value $200)

• Two tickets to the New Westminster Heritage Homes Tour (value $100)

• A signed copy of Jim Wolf’s book (priceless!)

Craigdarroch Reconstructed: The Story of the Castle's Design and Construction

In 2016, historian Jim Wolf partnered with Craigdarroch Castle to uncover its lost history. Through meticulous research, he reconstructed the story of the Castle’s design and construction, identifying for the first time the artists behind its stained glass, frescoes, and decorative finishes. His work also reveals the history of the original 28-acre estate, including the long-lost gardens and landscape features cherished by the Dunsmuir family.

Jim Wolf is an historian, heritage expert and planner whose career has focused on researching, writing about, and advocating for British Columbia’s architectural and cultural heritage. He is the 2021 recipient of Heritage BC’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the author of several best-selling and award-winning books on historic places and architecture.

Over the years, Jim has been one of Heritage New West’s most engaging presenters, speaking on topics such as “Researching Your Home’s History,” “The Arts and Crafts Movement in British Columbia,” and “New West: A History in Postcards.”