[WALKTober] New West Wander: Diwali Fest x BEST

Walktober continues this fall, bringing together community, nature, and the joy of walking. Each week in October, we host guided walks across Metro Vancouver that highlight unique stories, landscapes, and the importance of sustainable mobility. These walks are open to everyone and are a great way to connect with others while exploring the outdoors and new neighbourhoods.

Our second walk of the season, New West Wander: Diwali Fest x BEST, welcomes you to experience the brightest and most popular event on the Indian calendar. We'll start our refreshing 4 KM journey accessible to all ages and abilities at New Westminster Pier Park, following the BC Parkway with quiet views of the impressive Fraser River, and conclude at Anvil Centre hosting the vibrant Diwali Fest 2025.

Diwali means “row of lighted lamps," symbolizing light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Experience the best and most exciting South Asian musical and dance talents while lighting diya’s, laying out colorful rangoli’s, exchanging gifts of sweets, and celebrating the universal Diwali Spirit with communities from across the Lower Mainland! Learn more here!

Diwali Fest also has many exciting volunteer positions ready to be filled ranging from setup, event assistance, and audience services where you can express creativity, strength, and great people skills as part of a dedicated and community-oriented event team (with snacks along the way!) Follow the link here to learn more about volunteering at one of BC’s largest Diwali themed events!

Meeting Point at Westminster Pier Park, near Front Street Basketball Court, 1 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A4

🚌 Transit Access: Columbia Station on the Expo Line:

• 102 New Westminster Station @ Columbia Station Bay 1
• 105 New West Station @ Columbia Station Bay 1
• 109 Loughheed Station Bus @ Columbia Station Bay 2
• 102 Victoria Hill @ Columbia Station Bay 3
• 105 Uptown @ Columbia Station Bay 3

*This walk is subject to weather conditions*
*All routes have access to benches and public washroom facilities*

By signing up for this walk, all participants agree to follow our Code of Conduct.

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