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An old house preserved to show Victorian times and styles. A historical picture gallery and archives is also on-site.
The Irving House is a heritage site residing in New Westminster, British Columbia. It is a one and a half storey tall building which is known to be the oldest house in the Lower Mainland that is still completely intact. It is located at the corner of Royal Avenue and Merivale Street in its original location. Today, it is a museum open to the public for those who wish to explore colonial history during the time of pioneer expansion in the Lower Mainland.
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Mixed use building with a conference centre and several galleries and a museum. Attractions include:.
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.
Geared towards children, it has exhibits and videos on the health and sustainability of the Fraser River.
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.
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.
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.