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Floralume: Everything You Need To Know About The Newest Art Installation

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the new innovative and interactive public art installation, “Floralume”. Floralume is a public art piece that found its new home in Downtown New West.

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#Pride2018: Window Decor in Downtown New West

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Pride Week was a complete success! Even if you didn’t go out to any of the events, there was still a lot to look at as you walked down the streets of Downtown New West.

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Free Outdoor Lunch Spots in Downtown New West

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

When the sun is shining, who wants to spend their days inside? You might not have a choice during the workday, but you can always take a break from the florescent lights and stale air by eating lunch outside. Grab some food to go, bring some friends, and enjoy the warmth and breeze with these five free spots in Downtown New West.

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#Pride2018 in Downtown New West

Thursday, August 9, 2018

If you’ve been wondering about the increase of rainbow flags and drag queens that have been taking over Vancouver, then you’ve noticed that Pride month is in full swing! If you missed the Vancouver Pride Parade, you’re in luck; Downtown New West is hosting a week long celebration, with different events every day.

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The Stranger Downtown: Celebrating August’s Weirdest National Days

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Here at the Downtown New West BIA, we love our National Days! They’re a fun way to observe & celebrate the community around us and what everyone has to offer. However, sometimes there are days so absolutely peculiar that even we’re forced to stop and do a double-take.

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