2025 Homes Tour
Welcome to the 2025 Heritage Homes Tour — your front-row pass to the architecture, stories, and spirit that make New Westminster unforgettable.
This year Heritage New West proudly presented 12 unique heritage venues for its 2025 tour, including seven private homes new to the tour or returning after a long absence. From Prairie Style to Queen Anne Revival, each home had a story to tell. This year’s theme, “On the Homefront,” marked the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, highlighting the wartime roles of local homes and landmarks alongside the timeless charm of New Westminster’s heritage homes.
What’s New This Year
Fresh spaces & familiar favorites: Alongside some of last year’s most beloved venues, new homes are making their debut, offering a wider range of architectural styles and personal histories.
Deep storytelling: Discover how each homeowner has blended preservation with modern life, creating spaces that are as livable as they are beautiful.
Community spirit: The Bernie Legge Theatre once again serves as the HUB, hosting art displays and welcoming conversations. The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral will also open its doors, highlighting its striking design and cultural legacy.
How to Explore
Interactive map: Zoom, click, and plan your route with the map at the top of the page.
Detailed listings: Scroll below for highlights of each venue — style, location, and key features — then click through for deeper insights.
Your guidebook: After purchasing your ticket, pick up your printed or digital guidebook. It’s your all-access pass with full addresses, histories, and tips for your tour day.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Guidebook pick-up: Bring your Eventbrite receipt (digital or printed) to Royal City Colours, 700 Twelfth Street, to collect your guidebook.
Rain or shine: The tour happens no matter the weather — layer up, grab an umbrella, and enjoy.
No refunds: Tickets are non-refundable, so plan accordingly.
Join the Celebration
Heritage New West invites you to take part in a day that honors the past while celebrating the present. These homes aren’t just buildings — they’re storytellers, memory-keepers, and reminders that good design stands the test of time. Bring a friend, a curious mind, and a sense of wonder.
For questions or more info: email newwestheritage@gmail.com or call/text 604-862-2867.
| Name | Address | Details | Built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh and Jane Galbraith House | 131 Eighth Street | Style: Queen Anne Revival (with Victorian roots) | 1892 |
| Anna & Ernest W. Jewhurst House | 206 St. Patrick Street |
Style: Arts and Crafts
Builder: Miller and Jewhurst |
1912 |
| Thomas and Annie Gifford House | 216 Third Street | Style: Edwardian | 1911 |
| Edmund C. Davey House | 221 Townsend Place |
Architect: BC Mills Timber & Trading Co.
Builder: BC Mills Timber & Trading Co. |
1907 |
| Irving House Museum | 302 Royal Avenue |
Style: Gothic Revival
Architect: T.W. Graham |
1865 |
| Mercer Cottage | 305 Tenth St | Style: Craftsman | 1928 |
| Carlton Court | 317 3rd Avenue |
Style: Mission Revival
Architect: Ralph Berrill |
1925 |
| Robert and Edith Galbraith House | 436 Third Street |
Style: Gerogian Revival
Builder: Galbraith Sash and Door |
1926 |
| Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral | 501 Fourth Avenue | Architect: Bing Gregory Marr | 1968 |
| William Stuart and Vivian Gifford House | 509 Third Street | Style: Spanish Mission Revival overlaid with Hollywood Regency | 1936 |
| The Armoury and Royal Westminster Regiment Museum | 530 Queens Avenue | Style: Richardsonian Romanesque | 1973 |
| Gilbert and Marguerite Hutchinson House | 832 Cherry Street |
Style: Minimal Traditional
Builder: Gilbert Hutchinson |
1947 |
| The Bernie Legge Theatre | Queen's Park |
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: E.G.W. Sait |
1909 |