October 17, 2025
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Anvil Centre
777 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
Transportation & Parking
By Transit
Anvil Centre can be easily reached via SkyTrain. New Westminster Station is directly opposite on 8th Street. Multiple bus routes also terminate here, including HandyDART.
By Car
New Westminster is easily accessed from Vancouver and Burnaby. Other Metro Vancouver locations are connected via one of three bridges: Queensborough, Patullo, and the Port Mann. It is recommended to check traffic conditions before starting your journey.
Travellers arriving by BC Ferries in Tsawwassen can take the South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17), exiting for the Alex Fraser & Queensborough bridges (Route 91) or the Patullo Bridge (Route 1A) to reach downtown New West.
By Bicycle
The 26km BC Parkway is a multi-use route that roughly parallels the Expo Line, connecting Surrey City Centre, New Westminster, South Burnaby, and Vancouver. The BC Parkway passes within a block of Anvil Centre. Bicycle parking is available in front of the venue, along Columbia Street and 8th Street.
Get Home Safe
The Event Experience
Event Host
[Bio of host]
Participating Breweries
[Short intro of number of breweries & beers available, plus link to list on page or PDF?]
Beverage List
[Short description of available beverage types with link to list on page or PDF?]
Food Vendors
[Description, logos?]
Merchandise
[What is available? Is there an online shopping cart or brochure to link to?]
Payment Options
There is no on-site ATM. The nearest machines are at the CIBC across 8th Street from Anvil Centre, accessed via the second floor of New Westminster Station. There are also ATMs at Scotiabank on the next block, at the corner of Begbie & Columbia.
Debit/credit cards are accepted at the token booth and concessions. Please bring cash for the coat check and for tipping bartenders.
Event Program
5:00pm: Doors open for BCBA gala
5:00pm: Afterparty begins
X pm: Live music
X pm: First awards round starts
X pm: Second awards round starts
X pm: Live music
6:30pm: Last call
6:45pm: Last pour
7:00pm: BCBA gala ends
10:00pm: BCBA afterpary ends
[Is there a detailed program available in digital or print format? Where? When?]
Accessibility
Wheelchairs
All doors and elevators can accommodate wheelchairs.
Accessible Washrooms
Gender-neutral, accessible washrooms can be found on every level.
Accessible Parking
Parking for guests with disabilities is provided on every level.
Policies & Safety
Code of Conduct
The BC Beer Awards is an inclusive organization and event that is committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, race, or religion.
Having a Safe Space environment at our events and affiliated events means that every guest should feel welcome to participate in activities, services or events free of threats, intimidation, harassment, unwanted advances, and the deliberate, or negligent, creation of unsafe conditions.
Harassment of participants in any form will not be tolerated and will result in the immediate banishment from the BC Beer Awards Judging, BC Beer Awards Event Ceremony, and all future BC Beer Awards affiliated events.
Bag Policy
[Are there limits as to what you can bring into the venue? Must backpacks be checked in at the Coat Check?]
Photo & Video Policy
[Any restrictions?]
Health & Safety
Anvil Centre has a fully-equipped first aid room.
[Beyond Serving It Right rules, does the BCBA have any policy/statement regarding alcohol consumption/service? This is also the place to make any other health & safety statements.]
Lost & Found
[Where does someone go / who to contact if they have lost something?]