Image of the Hyack Square Market at the base of 8th street in front of the riverfront in New Westminster. The market is set up with black vendor tents and is bustling with colour and activity, and is full of unique wares from local artists, crafters and makers.

Image of the Hyack Square Market Days circular logo, depicted in turquoise and cream, featuring a stylized illustration of one of New Westminster’s iconic bridges, against a backdrop of sea and sky.

Image of “Wait For Me, Daddy” public sculpture in Hyack Square, created by Canadian Edwin Dam de Nogales and his Spanish wife, Veronica, out of their studio in Barcelona. The sculpture, depicting a child breaking free of his mother’s grasp to chase after his uniformed father as he heads off to war, is based on an iconic 1940 photo of young Warren “Whitey” Bernard running down 8th St to see his daddy, Pte. Jack Bernard, as he departs with the rest of the BC Regiment. Pic: City of New Westminster

Black and white photo, dated October 1, 1940, showing the BC Regiment of soldiers in uniform as they march down 8th Street in New Westminster, heading off to war. A blonde haired boy - Warren “Whitey" Bernard, has broken free from his mother’s grasp and is running to catch up to his departing father, Pte. Jack Bernard, to say goodbye, earning the historic image the title “Wait For Me, Daddy."

📣1 MORE HOUR to catch our last #HyackSquareMarket for 2025! It’s been an incredible inaugural season, but we’re not quite done yet! Come browse our vendors of #handcrafted #OOAK treasures, #VintageFinds, #OriginalArt, #WhimsicalStickers, #BakedTreats & even get a #TarotReading! #NewWestCulturalCrawl

Image of two smiling women taking a selfie in a mirror. They both have brown curly hair, and they are casually dressed. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Image of a woman with brown curly hair, wearing a purple top, playing an acoustic guitar against a backdrop of posters and art on the wall. The woman is named Tiana and she is half of an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, who will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Image of a woman with brown curly hair and glasses, wearing a black top, playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone on a stand. The woman is named Abril and she is half of an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, who will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Ready for some 🆓 #LiveMusic? Local duo #PinkLady are about to take the stage at #HyackSquareMarket for 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm! Listen as best pals Tiana & Abril weave their Mexican culture through originals & covers of iconic female artists like Corrine Bailey Rae & Amy Winehouse. #NewWestCulturalCrawl

Image of the circular Hyack Square Market Days logo, depicted in turquoise and cream, with stylized representations of the iconic bridge views in New Westminster and the water and skyline.

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and bustling and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Poster image for the 2025 New West Cultural Crawl, featuring artistic illustrations of many different eyes on a chartreuse background. The festival’s logo is shown in red with a combination of typefaces. The date of the festival is October 4-5 2025 and the sponsor is Arts New West.

Our final #EndOfSeason #HyackSquareMarket day begins now! Hours are extended to 5pm, so stop by #HyackSquare on your way to #NewWestCulturalCrawl & browse work by #LocalArtists & crafters, plus vintage finds & tasty treats. Then enjoy a #FreeConcert w/ 2 sets from acoustic duo Pink Lady btw 1 & 3pm.

Poster image for the New West Cultural Crawl, featuring an illustration consisting of many stylized eyes on a bright chartreuse background, with the event logo in red lettering that mixes a variety of typefaces. The date given is October 4-5, 2025 and the presenting sponsor is Arts New West.

An abstract, mixed-media painting from art studio Syrena’s Corner, featuring a background of rich swirls of chocolate brown and toffee hues that are flecked, layered and shot through with hints of gold, framed by thick ribbons of flowing turquoise paint. A taste of this artist’s work will be on display at our Art Tent Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

Image of an illustration done in felt-tip marker by artist Maddie Andrews, who goes by the names "Mad Ivvy" and "Art By Ivvy." Depicted is a young woman with horn-rimmed glasses - a self-portrait of the artist - and stylized letters at the top and bottom of the piece read “REJECT FASCISM.” Work like this will be on display at our Art Tent and is also available for purchase at the Art by Ivvy stall at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Oct 4, 2025 between 11 am and 5pm.

Image of a smiling woman next to a painting hanging on a art gallery wall. The painting features an abstract flower shape in a burst of golden yellow against jewel tones of purple, blue and magenta, and it is swirling with energy owing to its thickly textured brush strokes that appear to be outlined in gold. Work by Cassie Sakowicz, who goes by the moniker “Blooming In The Gloom” will be on display at our Art Tent Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 in Hyack Square, New Westminster, BC between 11am and 5pm.

For #NewWestCulturalCrawl, our #ArtTent showcases 3 gifted #VisualArtists: frequent #HyackSquareMarket vendor Syrena from #SyrenasCorner, 5-time vendor Maddie of #ArtByIvvy, and Cassie from #BloomingInTheGloom - an intuitive painter & trained Reiki master deeply attuned to the energies around her.🖼️

Background image of a busy stall at the Hyack Square Market with a text overlay reading “Hyack Square Market Giveaway”. The image also features the logos of Hyack Square Market Days as well as sponsors the City of New Westminster and the Downtown New West BIA, and market producer Designs By Jules. Next to the image is an arrow pointing to a QR code that says “SCAN ME”

Image of a QR Code that is a direct link to the Hyack Square Market gift basket giveaway.

Entered our draw yet? All this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors donated to a gift basket which could be yours with just a few simple steps! Scan this QR code, click to “like” all the pages & enter your name when prompted. Draw takes place after this final market & we’ll contact the lucky winner!🤞

Poster image for the New West Cultural Crawl, featuring an illustration consisting of many stylized eyes on a bright chartreuse background, with the event logo in red lettering that mixes a variety of typefaces. The date given is October 4-5, 2025 and the presenting sponsor is Arts New West.

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and bustling with shoppers, and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 season & the New West Cultural Crawl. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women are the musical duo known as Pink Lady, and will be playing two acoustic sets Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Heading to #NewWestCulturalCrawl? Stop by #HyackSquareMarket on the way! It’s our final market of the season and we’ve got a great line-up of unique artists & crafters. Hours are extended to 5pm & we’ve got talented acoustic duo Pink Lady performing 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm #PinkLady #FreeConcert #NewWest

Background image of a busy stall at the Hyack Square Market with a text overlay reading “Hyack Square Market Giveaway”. The image also features the logos of Hyack Square Market Days as well as sponsors the City of New Westminster and the Downtown New West BIA, and market producer Designs By Jules. Next to the image is an arrow pointing to a QR code that says “SCAN ME”

We’ve been compiling a #Giveaway 🎁🧺 containing 1 item from all of this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors, and it could be yours with just a few simple steps! Scan this QR code, click through all the tabs to “like” all of the pages and enter your name when prompted. Entries accepted til 5pm Oct 4!

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and bustling with vendors and shoppers, and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Acoustic duo Pink Lady will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

SEASON RECAP 15/15🧵Watch this account for future announcements - including the winner of the #HyackSquareMarket end-of-season #Giveaway (WHICH YOU CAN STILL ENTER TIL 5PM TOMORROW!) - cause we’ve got big plans for more markets coming your way! Hope to see you tomorrow 11-5 for the closing, #NewWest!

A collage of images depicting vendors and products represented at the first Hyack Square Market Days, August 16, 2025. Their names are Fafnir’s Mexican Shop, Lexka B-Youx, Damn It Shanet, Tiny Rainbows Studio, Designs By Jules, Twisted Metal & Other Diversions, Syrena’s Corner and Yami’s Sweet Cakes. A smiling vendor is shown selling wares in their tent in the centre image.

SEASON RECAP 4/🧵⏪Our 3rd #HyackSquareMarket on August 16 saw the return of #FafnirsMexicanShop,#LexkaBYoux, #DamnItShanet, #TinyRainbowsStudio & #DesignsByJules, and welcomed new vendors #TwistedMetalAndOtherDiversions, #SyrenasCorner and #YamisSweetCakes. Social media engagement started ramping up!

Collage of images depicting vendors and products sold at the 2nd Hyack Square Market on August 9, 2025. Vendors included Sika Nova, Skunk Bath & Soap, Tiny Rainbows Studio, Designs By Jules, Damn It Shanet, Holly Hopper Made, Lexka B-Youx and Fafnir’s Mexican Shop.

SEASON RECAP 3/🧵⏪Our 2nd #HyackSquareMarket - Aug 9 - saw the return of #SikaNova, #SkunkBathSoap, #TinyRainbowsStudio & #DesignsByJules and welcomed new vendors #DamnItShanet, #HollyHopperMade, #LexkaBYoux and #FafnirsMexicanShop. We began hitting our stride & even started seeing repeat visitors!

A smiling woman wearing a denim vest, leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled garments that she has designed and sewn herself. The tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and the woman is Julie, the producer of New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square Market and creator of the Designs By Jules sustainable clothing brand.

SEASON RECAP🧵As the inaugural #HyackSquareMarket season ends tomorrow, we wanted to take a look back. Hard to believe permits were only approved at the end of July and we were up & running in the square just a few days later, but if you’ve met our producer Julie, you’ll definitely understand! (1/15)

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents, and text announces it is the last weekend of the 2025 summer market season. Depicted in an inset photograph are two young women in casual clothing, standing close together and smiling. The women, an acoustic duo known as Pink Lady, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Oct 4 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Image of “Wait For Me, Daddy” public sculpture in Hyack Square, created by Canadian Edwin Dam de Nogales and his Spanish wife, Veronica, out of their studio in Barcelona. The sculpture, depicting a child breaking free of his mother’s grasp to chase after his uniformed father as he heads off to war, is based on an iconic 1940 photo of young Warren “Whitey” Bernard running down 8th St to see his daddy, Pte. Jack Bernard, as he departs with the rest of the BC Regiment. Pic: City of New Westminster

Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo depicted in turquoise and cream, featuring a stylized illustration of one of New Westminster’s iconic bridges against a backdrop of sky and water.

Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo, with text saying it is presented by the City of New Westminster and The Original Downtown New Westminster (the Downtown New West BIA) and produced by local New Westminster sustainable fashion house Designs By Jules.

🚇🚍It’s #GoByTransitWeek in the #LowerMainland & it couldn’t be easier to get to #HyackSquareMarket by Skytrain - you’ll see our vendor tents in #HyackSquare in front of the iconic “Wait For Me, Daddy” sculpture as soon as you exit #NewWestminster Station via 8th St. Final week hours extended to 5pm!

Background image of a busy stall at the Hyack Square Market with a text overlay reading “Hyack Square Market Giveaway”. The image also features the logos of Hyack Square Market Days as well as sponsors the City of New Westminster and the Downtown New West BIA, and market producer Designs By Jules. Next to the image is an arrow pointing to a QR code that says “SCAN ME”

Image of a QR Code that is a direct link to the Hyack Square Market gift basket giveaway.

Have you entered to win our gift basket w/1 item from all this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors? This weekend's your last chance! Follow this link, click thru all the tabs to “like” all the pages & enter your name when prompted. Draw takes place after this final market & winner will be contacted.

Circular logo for Hyack Square Market Days, illustrated in turquoise and cream, featuring one of New Westminster’s iconic bridges and a stylized depiction of water and clouds.

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days with text advertising featured entertainer Dr Baddy performing at 700 Columbia Street. Depicted in an inset photograph is a bearded man with dark hair wearing a tricorn hat covered in badges. He is adjusting a rainbow tie and is wearing a brightly coloured patchwork vest over a black t-shirt. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing two sets Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

What’s a little rain among pals? ☔🎪 #HyackSquareMarket has spacious vendor tents to stay dry while you browse our fantastic selection of #handmade, local goods & take in a performance from musician #DrBaddy & The Perpetual Disappointments btw 1&3pm today. Why not stop in on your way to #Riverfest?

Background image of a busy stall at the Hyack Square Market with a text overlay reading “Hyack Square Market Giveaway”. The image also features the logos of Hyack Square Market Days as well as sponsors the City of New Westminster and the Downtown New West BIA, and market producer Designs By Jules. Next to the image is an arrow pointing to a QR code that says “SCAN ME”

Image of a QR Code that is a direct link to the Hyack Square Market gift basket giveaway.

We’ve been compiling a #GiftBasket containing 1 item from all of this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors🧺🎁💝For your chance to win, follow this link, click through all the tabs to “like” all of the pages & enter your name. Draw is after our final market, at which point the winner will be contacted.

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days with text advertising featured entertainer Dr Baddy performing a free event at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents set up and bustling with vendors and shoppers. Depicted in an inset photograph is a bearded man with dark hair wearing a tricorn hat covered in badges. The man, acoustic musician Dr Baddy, will be performing two sets Saturday, Sept 27 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Heading to #Riverfest? Stop by #HyackSquareMarket on the way! We’re fully ♿accessible, family & pet-friendly, with a great line-up of talented artists & crafters. Plus, local musician #DrBaddy entertains for 2 acoustic sets btw 1&3pm, all 🆓! #FreeConcert #NewWest #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays

Background image of a busy stall at the Hyack Square Market with a text overlay reading “Hyack Square Market Giveaway”. The image also features the logos of Hyack Square Market Days as well as sponsors the City of New Westminster and the Downtown New West BIA, and market producer Designs By Jules. Next to the image is an arrow pointing to a QR code that says “SCAN ME”

Image of a QR Code that is a direct link to the Hyack Square Market gift basket giveaway.

We’ve been compiling a #GiftBasket containing one item from all of this season’s #HyackSquareMarket vendors. Follow the link at https://f.mtr.cool/jlcnoluejv click to “like” all 4 pages, then enter your name when prompted. Draw takes place & winner contacted after our final market. Enter now!

Image of a poster for Hyack Square Market Days event at 700 Columbia Street. The background of the poster shows the market tents bustling with vendors and shoppers. Depicted in an inset photograph is a blonde woman in a black shirt, jacket and leather pants, seated cross-legged on the floor of Vancouver’s historic Waterfront Station, holding an acoustic guitar. The woman, acoustic pop rock musician Layla Vaugeois, will be performing two sets Saturday, Sept 20 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

Image of a smiling blonde woman in a turquoise top with an acoustic guitar slung across her body, performing on stage in front of a microphone on a stand. The woman, acoustic pop rock musician Layla Vaugeois, will be performing two sets at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square on Saturday, Sept 20 btw 1 & 3pm, and admission is free.

A wet forecast won’t dampen our spirits!☔🎪Our spacious tents at #HyackSquareMarket will keep you & our vendors' wares dry. We’re 1 block from #NewWestminster Skytrain Station, and the lovely #LaylaVaugeois returns for 2 sets btw 1 & 3pm, all 🆓! #FreeConcert #NewWest #ShopLocal #HyackSquareMarketDays

Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo, with text saying it is presented by The Original Downtown New Westminster (the Downtown New West BIA) and produced by local New Westminster sustainable fashion house Designs By Jules. Hyack Square Market Days runs every Saturday this summer until Sept 20th, from 11am to 4pm in New Westminster’s Hyack Square, just two blocks from Columbia Skytrain Station.

#HyackSquareMarket is now open! 4 new vendors join our returning faves this week at #HyackSquare, plus, we've got #CoreyLavigne 🎸playing 2 sets of blues in a family & dog-friendly space in the heart of #NewWest. It's all free & 2 blocks from #NewWestminster Skytrain, all happening until 4pm today! 🆓

Black & white image of a musician in a cowboy hat and tie-dye pattern shirt playing a guitar, inset into a poster on a sky blue background that features several business and civic logos and the shape of a bridge walkway across the bottom. The poster announces that the musician, New Westminster-based guitarist Corey Lavigne, will be performing two sets of rhythm & blues at New West’s Hyack Square - 700 Columbia Street - on Sept 13 from noon to 2pm, and admission is free. Hyack Square Market Days - of which this concert is a part - is produced by Designs By Jules, and presented by the City of New Westminster and The Original Downtown New Westminster / New Westminster BIA.

#WeAreSoBack this Saturday w/more #FreeLiveEntertainment grown right at home in #NewWest! Come down to #HyackSquareMarket, browse our new & returning vendors from 11-4 & enjoy 2 sets from top-notch local bluesman🎸🇨🇦 #CoreyLavigne #ShopLocal #OutdoorConcerts #SummerConcerts #FreeShows #NewWestminster

Logo image for sticker maker Puppers For Cheering Uppers, featuring the grey outline of a dog’s paw with two stick figures jumping for joy in the foreground.

Photo of a happy fluffy white dog in a stroller, wearing a blue bow tie and a green and white striped tuxedo bib that has been designed and handsewn by local New Westminster artist and vendor Holly Hopper Made.

We’re open! #HyackSquareMarket is 100% #DogFriendly 🐶, and we can’t wait to meet your adorable pooches from 11 to 4 today (and every Saturday)! Several of our vendors sell pet-related items at their stalls, so bring your four-legged bestie for a sniff around... it’s a great day for a family outing!

PS: #HyackSquareMarket is 100% #DogFriendly🐶, and we can’t wait to meet your adorable pooches from 11 to 4 today (and every Saturday)! Several of our vendors sell pet-related items at their stalls, so bring your four-legged bestie for a sniff around... it’s a great day for a family outing! 🐕🆗🐩🆗🦮🆗🐕‍🦺🆗

a little girl is laughing with the words `` it 's almost time ! '' Alt: a little girl is laughing and clenching her fists with excitement, with the words `` it 's almost time ! ''

IT’S ALMOST TIME! Our 1st #HyackSquareMarket kicks off today from 11 AM - 4 PM! 🆓 Hop Skytrain to Columbia Station in #NewWestminster & head down towards the waterfront to #ShopLocal vendors like #DesignsByJules, #SikaNova, #GulansHandmade, #LidzArtStudio, #CozyTheShop, #SkunkBathSoap & #ArtByIvvy