Beat the Heat in Downtown New West

Top 5 Ways to Cool Off in DT New West This Summer

You know what they say: if you can't stand the heat...come to Downtown New West? Well maybe not, but here's what you can do to stay cool in DT New West this summer.

1. COOL TREATS

Walking around Downtown New West on a hot summer day can be a sweaty endeavour - especially with all of those hills to conquer! Instead of melting under the heat of the sun, cool off with a delicious frozen treat from Tre Galli Gelato that will make those hills seem like the prairie flatlands. If frozen yogurt is more your thing, Menchie's has all the flavours and toppings to satisfy your craving. Eats @ the Pier concession in Westminster Pier Park also has some tasty treats, with a view!

Tre Galli Gelato - photo credit to @ssiimmoonnaa

2. BOARDWALK

On a hot summer day, just looking at the flowing Fraser River makes you want to jump right in, but we all know that's not a smart move. Don't sweat it (see what I did there?), the new misters at Westminster Pier Park will cool you down instantly! Take a walk along our beautiful boardwalk (perhaps with your cool treat from Eats on the Pier) and take it all in.

3. PATIOS

There is no better way to beat the heat than to stare it down from one of Downtown New West's perfect patios with a refreshing drink in hand. Downtown New West has 23 patios to choose from, so you are sure to find your favourite among them. Our top picks:

• Hub Restaurant
• Paddlewheeler Pub
• Wild Rice

Wild Rice Patio

4. AIR CONDITIONING

Finding air conditioned spaces should be an Olympic sport. Fortunately for you, we've trained hard and started a list of "cool" Downtown New West destinations.

• Anvil Centre
• Columbia Theatre/Lafflines Comedy Club
• Fraser River Discovery Centre
• River Market

5. FIND SOME SHADE

Finally, if you're stuck outside and there's nowhere else to go, you'd best find some shade to avoid heatstroke. Sgt. Major Soldier is always available with 32 feet of shade, free for all who visit him, next to River Market. AlsoJudge Begbie is always willing to share his tree-covered area in Begbie Square at the New Westminster Law Courts - a perfect place to sit back and relax.

-Your 2015 Summer Am-badass-ador