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What's Happening
High Streamflow Caution
Please remember to use caution near and around the riverfront as the Fraser River is flowing faster and higher than normal.June 3, 2020City of New Westminster approves implementation of recovery plan
The City’s recovery plan will guide the gradual reopening of civic facilities and the restoration of programs and services.June 1, 2020Construction of New Westminster Aquatics and Community Centre temporarily suspended due to COVID-19
As a result of COVID-19, construction on the New Westminster Aquatic and Community Centre will be temporarily suspended.June 1, 2020Select playgrounds to reopen June 1st
Starting Monday, June 1st, select playgrounds will reopen.May 28, 2020
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Parks and Recreation
New West Parks & Recreation is easy and friendly to deal with and provides creative, innovative services and programs through a well-maintained network of community facilities , parks and open spaces
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Welcome to the Royal City
As the oldest city in western Canada, New Westminster has a long and rich history. In 1859, the Royal Engineers arrived from England to establish the first capital of the new colony of British Columbia.
The chosen site was selected both for its beauty and strategic location on the Fraser River.
The chosen site was selected both for its beauty and strategic location on the Fraser River.