Welcome to Uptown New West! We are excited to be a part of the Tourism Challenge, and helping staff and volunteers in the tourism industry explore our neighbourhood. To earn your two Uptown New West stamps, please find the answer to ALL of these questions. Please make sure to check each location’s opening hours.
- There is a Team Ukraine shirt hung inside Full Basket Butcher. Which international sports events was it from?
- Visit Gongcha at the Royal City Centre. How many bubble tea illustrations are on the wall art inside the store?
- At Groove Cat Books & Records, how many types of Blind Date with a Book can you choose from?
- There are two paintings on display on the second floor of Westminster Centre. What is the name of the paintings?
Then, visit one of the following locations, give them the answers to the above and collect your stamps:
Discount Offers for Tourism Challenge Participants
Some of the Uptown New West merchants are pleased to offer a special discount to all Tourism Challenge participants. By showing your Tourism Challenge passport with your photo ID between April 19 and May 31, 2025, you will receive the following. This is an extra perk Uptown New West is offering and making a purchase does not earn you any stamps on the passport.
- Full Basket Butcher (619 Belmont Street, New West): 5% off any products (excluding fresh eggs)
- Gongcha Royal City Centre (1st Floor, 610 Six Street, New West): 15% off any food & drink combos
- Groove Cat Books & Records (775 Sixth Street, New West): 15% off any used books and records (excluding the Blind Date with a Book bundles)
- JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits (517 Seventh Street, New West): 10% off retail price only and promotion cannot be combined with existing deals/promotions
- Waves Coffee (599 6th St, New West): 10% off food and drinks
Don’t forget to tag us in any photos you share on Instagram at @myuptownnewwest with hashtag #UptownNewWest!