Spring is Coming: Signs of the Season in New West

In this reflective and heartwarming episode of New West Podcast, host Carla McNeil explores the gentle transition from winter into spring in New Westminster. Through quiet walks, blooming parks, and riverside paths, this episode captures the small but meaningful signs that the season is beginning to change. From budding trees and soft blossoms to longer evenings and the return of outdoor routines, listeners are invited to slow down and notice how the city begins to wake up again. Whether it’s a stroll with a warm coffee in hand or a moment of stillness in a quiet garden, this episode highlights how spring doesn’t arrive all at once — it unfolds gradually, in layers. Featuring some of New Westminster’s most loved green spaces, this episode offers a calm, local perspective on seasonal change, perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their surroundings and embrace the softer pace of early spring. 🌸 Featured Locations Queen's Park Address: Third Avenue, New Westminster, BC A central green space where budding trees and early blossoms signal the quiet arrival of spring. Tipperary Park Address: 315 Queens Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1K1, Canada A charming park near City Hall where pathways and open space invite slow, reflective walks. Friendship Garden Address: 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9, Canada A peaceful garden space offering a calm, reflective environment as the season begins to shift. Westminster Pier Park Address: 1 6th Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A4, Canada A lively waterfront park where longer days and river views highlight the transition into spring. Westminster Quayside Park Address: 1260 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 7B1, Canada A scenic riverside space perfect for strolls, offering wide views and a sense of seasonal change. Moody Park Address: 600 8th Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 2B6, Canada A vibrant neighbourhood park where the sounds of play and gathering return as spring approaches. Hume Park Address: 660 E Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3Y2, Canada A quieter, tucked-away park with trails and open space, ideal for slower walks and early seasonal calm.