What to Know Before You Go

Covid-19 Safety Measures

The City of New Westminster follows provincial health and WorkSafeBC guidelines. The following safety measures are intended to protect our participants, guests and staff. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we face this pandemic together.

What to Expect:

  1. Self-assess your health. Stay home if you, or anyone in your household are feeling sick, are awaiting COVID-19 test results, or are required to self-isolate
  2. Anyone displaying symptoms of illness will not be allowed into Anvil Centre.
  3. Masks required for New Media Gallery entry
  4. Sanitize hands upon entry.  All guests must use sanitizer upon entry to reduce the transmission of COVID-19
  5. Washrooms located on every floor
  6. Universal check-in and Vaccine Card Check for all activities at Main Floor Reception Desk on Level 1
  7. Arrive dressed & prepared to participate. Please arrive with the items you require for your visit: eg. a pre-filled water bottle, mat, towel etc.
  8. Some activities at Anvil Centre require pre-booked appointments, pre-registration or event tickets:
  9. New Media Gallery Tours Book your tour
  10. Archives appointments e-mail archives@newwestcity.ca
  11. Cultural Programs (In-Person/Virtual) Register
  12. New Media Gallery + Learning Lab programs (Virtual) Register
  13. New Media Gallery Events Visit
  14. Anvil Theatre Ticketed Performances Purchase tickets
  15. Cultural Space Rentals Enquire


Our Safety Measures for In-Person Programs / Visits / Events:

Masks required for New Media Gallery entry

Universal check-in and Vaccine Card Check for all activities at Main Floor Reception Desk on Level 1

Requesting only one parent/guardian drop-off and pick-up children from class

Disinfecting rooms after each program

Anvil Centre Events Theatre Events