Save the Date: March 29 AGM at the Cathedral
February 10 - March 30, 2026
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, immediately followed by a special presentation by Jim Wolf:
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.”