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New Westminster
Westminster Quay Public
Market
A favourite place for both locals and
visitors to shop and browse, the Westminster Quay Public Market is just
a block from the New Westminster SkyTrain Station. Set on the edge of
the Fraser River, the market features numerous vendors selling
everything from fresh seafood to fresh veggies, one-of-a-kind jewelry,
books, artwork, clothing and novelty items. Take in the aromas of
freshly baked pies, imported cheese or fresh strawberries. Enjoy lunch
from the food fair while sitting at an outdoor table, or stroll along
the Quay’s boardwalk. Known as The Festival Market, Westminster
Quay also features special events, themes and celebrations throughout
the year – check out the Calendar of Events to see what’s
happening today!
Downtown New Westminster -
Columbia Street
Downtown New Westminster is in the
heart of the Lower Mainland, easily accessible by car or at one of two
SkyTrain stations – New Westminster & Columbia. The Downtown is a mix of
unique character buildings both old and new, and features tree-lined
streets that light up at night, and old fashioned lamp standards that
add a warm ambience. Stroll the flower-laden esplanade overlooking the
Fraser River, or explore the interesting Downtown streets, filled with
the beautiful architecture of heritage buildings, sidewalk cafes,
gourmet coffee bars and shopping from art boutiques, gift stores and
hobby shops to the funkiest fashions and a niche of bridal shops. The
Royal City, once British Columbia’s capital, now boasts places where you
can delight in the best of the old and new together. Visit a heritage
hotel or an urban pub and bistro, enjoy fine European dining or pizza by
the slice, dance the night away, laugh at comedians, or just watch the
sun set on the water from your table overlooking the Fraser. Columbia
Street features many special events and promotions during the year.
Don’t miss Columbia Street Scene the last Saturday in May, or Downtown
Dickens Days in December. Check out the Calendar of Events for more
Downtown happenings.
Antique Alley and Front
Street
Located across from the Westminster
Quay Public Market, these ten quality antique shops offer everything
from funky 50’s collectibles to high end Victoriana. Spend an entire day
browsing the shops and strolling down memory lane.
Royal City Centre – Uptown
New Westminster
The city's newest shopping area is the
bright and modern Royal City Centre. Many of your favourite stores,
including Zellers and Safeway, a full-service restaurant, plus some
one-of-a-kind shops, will look after your shopping needs. Whether you’re
looking for the latest fashions, a good book, that perfect gift, or
something to help your cold, you’ll find it at Royal City Centre. Be
sure to stop in the Garden Food Court and see the birdhouses - they are
miniature versions of some of New Westminster's most historic buildings.
Royal City Centre, at Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street, is at the heart of
the Uptown shopping district
Columbia Square Plaza
At the west end of Downtown, this
neighbourhood shopping centre fairly hums with activity – a drugstore,
supermarket, specialty shops and restaurants will fill your convenience
and service needs.
Royal Square Mall
A Safeway store and numerous small
shops and services are the features of this Mall. Located at McBride and
Eighth Avenue, its large open parking lot and proximity to major
thoroughfares make it a great spot for RV'ers to pick up some picnic
fixings or other necessities.
Vintage Row - Twelfth Street
Antiques abound in New Westminster. In
addition to Front Street, Twelfth Street also features an antique theme.
More than half a dozen antique stores sell everything from high-end
gloriana to historic fixtures, including one-of-a-kind period lights,
turn of the century plumbing accessories, and architectural bits and
pieces.
Sapperton
Reminiscent of a typical main street
from days gone by, Sapperton has a quaint neighbourhood feel that makes
it perfect for browsing. Be sure to visit Cap’s Bicycle Store for a look
at some interesting memorabilia.
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