2024 Homes Tour

Step into the interiors of some of New Westminster’s most charming examples of built heritage, including the city’s heritage gem, Irving House. To learn more about each venue on the tour, hover your mouse over 'Homes Tour' in the navigation bar above to view the dropdown menu.

Life is short. See other (heritage) homes on this year's tour.

Click on Homes Tour tab in the nav bar above and select the home you want to see in the dropdown menu.

This year’s tour will offer an eclectic array of well-loved homes spanning decades of style, including:

a suite in a fascinating heritage apartment building with grand windows that were architect E.G. Sait’s signature touch, a beautiful church with a big heart and even bigger dreams (and an intriguing history) that is pursuing a Revitalization Agreement to help restore its unique 1968 Bing Marr design – while building rental housing and expanding its on-site daycare,the Bernie Legge Theatre (also designed by Sait), serving as the HUB for this year’s tour, with a gallery of Heritage Homes art on display, and two ever-popular Arts and Crafts homes – one is a solar-electric energy powered heritage home while the other showcases amazing woodwork and stained-glass characteristic of architect, E.J. Boughen, which has been refurbished by a new generation of owners.

For more information: email newwestheritage@gmail.com or call/text: 604 862-2867

Buy your tickets online NOW. Starting Saturday, May 4, take your digital or print Eventbrite ticket receipt to Royal City Colours at 700 Twelfth Street, New Westminster, to pick up your ticket guidebook, which contains the addresses and information about the 11 venues on this year’s tour and serves as your “passport” into all of the sites.

Please note: The annual Heritage Homes Tour runs regardless of weather. Our registration cancellation policy reflects the fact that we cannot recover our event expenses. We cannot provide refunds, returns or credits for cancellations or for non-attendance.

House Tour Tips - A quick guide on what to bring and the ‘six simple rules’ of home touring etiquette – so you’ll enjoy your best ever self-guided house tour.

Have you thought about becoming a volunteer for Heritage New West’s annual Homes Tour? Learn more at Become a Homes Tour Volunteer.

Welcome to the 2024 Heritage Homes Tour, your interactive guide to stepping inside New Westminster’s living history.

Explore the map above and scroll through the homes list below to discover eleven distinct venues, each offering its own chapter of architectural charm and community story. From visionary apartment suites to lovingly restored Craftsman houses, from grand theaters to timeless churches, these homes are proof that past and present can beautifully co-exist.

What to Expect

• Architectural variety: Styles spanning Victorian, Edwardian, Tudor Revival, Arts & Crafts, Post-Modern Contemporary, and more. Each home has something unique to reveal.

• Hidden stories: Peek into interiors with original craftsmanship — stained glass, woodwork, architectural flourishes — and hear about the love, care, and passion invested by their stewards.

• Landmarks & gathering places: The Bernie Legge Theatre returns as this year’s HUB, with art on display and community moments to share. The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, with its bold design and rich vision, will be open.

How It Works (New Map & List Format)

• Use the interactive map at the top to get your bearings, zoom in on locations, and click markers to reveal home insights.

• Scroll the list of homes below to browse each venue’s name, style, location, and key features. Click through for full details.

• Your ticket guidebook (digital or printed), available after purchase, serves as your “passport” to the venues. It contains full addresses, home histories, and site information.

Ticket & Event Info

• Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Pick up guidebook: Once you have your Eventbrite receipt (print or digital), you can collect your guidebook from Royal City Colours, 700 Twelfth Street.

• Weather policy: The Homes Tour runs rain or shine. Please plan ahead.

• No refunds: Due to the nature of this event, we cannot offer refunds, credits, or returns for cancellations or non-attendance.

Community Invitation

Heritage New West (formerly the New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society) believes in the power of preserved places. These homes tell our shared story of craftsmanship, community, and cultural memory. Join us to celebrate this legacy—and bring someone who’ll see beauty in details like carved stair-rails, stained windows, and history whispered through walls.

For questions or more info: email newwestheritage@gmail.com or call/text 604-862-2867.