Every New Westminster Resident Should Experience the Salmonbellies

Lacrosse and New Westminster have been connected for generations, and few local traditions carry the same history as the New Westminster Salmonbellies. In this episode of the New West Spotlight Podcast, Carla McNeil explores the story behind one of Canada's most unusual sports team names, the Salmonbellies' connection to New Westminster, Queen's Park Arena, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and the youth lacrosse programs helping carry the tradition into the future. But there's a personal twist: Carla has lived in New Westminster for many years and has never attended a Salmonbellies game. So rather than pretending to be a lifelong fan, she's discovering this local tradition along with listeners—and asking whether it's time for both longtime residents and newcomers to experience a game for themselves. The current Senior A Salmonbellies schedule, tickets and team information are available through the team's official website. 📍 Featured Locations & Organizations New Westminster Salmonbellies – Senior A Lacrosse 📍 Queen's Park Arena, 900–51 Third Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1L7 🌐 Official website & current schedule 🎟️ Single-game tickets Queen's Park Arena 📍 900–51 Third Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1L7 A 3,500-seat arena that becomes a dedicated lacrosse facility during the summer and hosts New Westminster's minor, junior and senior lacrosse programs. 🌐 City of New Westminster – Queen's Park Arena Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame 📍 Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC A national institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating Canada's lacrosse heritage. 🌐 Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame New Westminster Minor Lacrosse Association 🌐 Official website Providing box and field lacrosse opportunities for youth in New Westminster and helping introduce the next generation to the sport. In this episode: New Westminster Salmonbellies, lacrosse in New Westminster, Queen's Park Arena, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, minor lacrosse, local sports, New West history, family activities, and discovering local traditions. Important: Game dates, ticket availability, schedules, admission information and visitor hours can change. Check the official websites before planning your visit.