Visit New Westminster

This historic city is known for its heritage architecture and commanding views of the working Fraser River. Stroll along Front Street and Columbia Street where an exciting shopping district has been molded displaying fine antiques and art as well as modern consumer goods.

Located right beside Westminster Quay and the Public Market located on the Fraser River, you can spend time searching for that ‘perfect find’. Eclectic shops feature collectibles from the forties and fifties alongside deliciously smelling bakeshops and eateries that will not disappoint.

Climb aboard The Native, a replica of a paddlewheeler and cruise on past float home communities, islands and fish boats while in the area. Museums, including the famous restored Irving House and the New Westminster Museum with its 1876 Dufferin Coach offers the opportunity to revisit the splendor and grace of the Victorian era.

Enjoy the sounds of jazz or rhythm and blues when you visit Massey Theatre, or be royally entertained at The Bernie Legge Theatre watching live productions in the style of bygone days.

The famous Queen’s Park is home to the province’s first spray park, Rainbow Playland and a one-of-a-kind Children’s Petting Farm, as well as the Arts Council’s Gallery in the Park. Many art galleries dot the New Westminster area allowing visitors to experience their own ‘cultural crawl’ and potentially finding that artistic souvenir to bring home.