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City in British Columbia, Canada
Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Canada, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
New Westminster is a city of 79,000 people (2021) in British Columbia that is part of Vancouver's eastern suburbs. Its many Victorian-era houses and buildings remain giving the city a different feel than the rest of suburban Vancouver.
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Mixed use building with a conference centre and several galleries and a museum. Attractions include:.
Museum and exhibition of lacrosse in Canada. Displays include history of lacrosse, famous players, traditions and the Canadian championship trophies.
Nearly 70,000 photos and objects that cover the history and development of New Westminster.
Rotating exhibits with a focus on art that reflects the contemporary world.
Geared towards children, it has exhibits and videos on the health and sustainability of the Fraser River.
The square's relatively nondescript appearance belies the vibrant past it once had. Both a commercial centre and the location of the CPR railway station (which still stands), it was one of the hubs of downtown New Westminster. The square was also the site of a bit of photographic history, where the iconic World War IUI photo, Wait for Me, Daddy, was taken. A bronze relief of the image stands in memorial, and there are some images and plaques explaining the history of the square.
An old house preserved to show Victorian times and styles. A historical picture gallery and archives is also on-site.
With its bright red jacket — styled after the Royal Engineers who founded New Westminster — the tin soldier is a prominent figure on the city's waterfront. At just under 10 m tall, it's also notable for being in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest tin soldier in the world.
1.3 km long, well maintained pedestrian path line, lined with garden beds full of flowers. New Westminster's closest equivalent to Vancouver's Seawall.
Offers sightseeing cruises along the Fraser River, with lunch or dinner, holiday and charter options. Contact company to find out when cruises are offered. Prices depend on type of cruise selected. Fully licensed bar and full kitchen with chef onboard.
Specializes in burgers and sandwiches. $7-25.
An old home converted into a taste of Bavaria. Specializes in schnitzel, serving it with a variety of sauces and includes a vegetarian schnitzel.
Anchored by Donalds's Market, the River Market contains a mix of food court and sit down restaurants on the first floor.
A Greek restaurant with belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.
While the decor is unappealing, this restaurant makes up for it in tasty, authentic Malaysian dishes. Start with a mix of satays (chicken, beef or lamb) at $1.25 a skewer, the roti canai (Malaysian bread) with a spicy curry dip (2 for $5), and some crispy vegetarian spring rolls (4 for $5).
Thai food, with a fair selection of vegetarian options. Located in downtown, a block away from Columbia Street.
Familiar Italian dishes in a well-regarded new restaurant with caring and attentive service. Substantial vegetarian menu. Both dine-in and take-out available (varies according to public health precautions).
Burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and beers. Live music every day: M–Sa 8PM–midnight, Su noon–4PM. Drag show Su 7:30PM.
Inspired by Mexican cuisine, but with multiple hipster New West twists. Full bar, including several cocktails and a range of tequilas.
Live entertainment on weekends and a patio on the waterfront.
Cozy pub with a stone and hardwood interior and fireplace. Has a large selection of imported and domestic beers and has won several awards in the local Readers Choice awards.
Laid back jazz club with an outdoor patio, an intimate indoor dining area with stage and bar, as well as separate rooms for special private functions.
An English-style pub, The Thirsty Duck is most famous for its weekly "Thirsty Thursdays" where every Thursday, a pint of Molson Canadian will only cost you $3.50 + taxes. Wednesday Wing Night is also good value (35 cents per wing).
Unique hotel designed to resemble a ship, set on pillars extending over Fraser River. Rooms have a queen bed, king bed or two double beds, and feature waterfront views and free Wifi. The hotel has a fitness center and jacuzzi.
Boutique hotel in a distinctive Victorian-era building. The 27 rooms are fully renovated and include free Wifi and a coffee maker. Some rooms also have a mini-fridge and microwave. There's a pub on the ground floor with a patio and plenty of TVs.
1915 Heritage Home renovated to an Olde English Guest House. The kitchen and dining facilities are available for those who wish to cook themselves, "send out" or ask about the many fine restaurants in the area.
Antiques and collectibles with everything from furniture to art to funky 50s collectibles to high end Victoriana.
Has a number of small stores, fast food places, Pharmasave with a post office, and a Save-on-Foods (grocery store).
An indoor shopping centre with Shoppers Drug Mart and Safeway as anchor tenants. The food court has a variety of choices, A&W, Fresh Slice Pizza, Orange Julius to sushi and Chinese food.
By car
From Vancouver's airport, get on Marine Drive and head east for 15-30 minutes (it depends on traffic). From Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), take the Brunette Ave exit and head south.
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Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets.
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