New Westminster, Historical port city in Metro Vancouver, Canada
New Westminster extends along both banks of the Fraser River with industrial zones, residential neighborhoods, and commercial districts across 15.6 square kilometers.
The city served as British Columbia's first colonial capital from 1859 to 1866, before the title transferred to Victoria following the colonies' union.
The Hyack Festival, initiated in 1870, brings together thousands of participants each year to celebrate the city's colonial and maritime heritage.
Five SkyTrain stations connect New Westminster to Vancouver's transit system, while the Q2Q Ferry links the Quay district with Queensborough neighborhood.
The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic Center, nominated for the Prix Versailles award, represents contemporary architectural innovation in sports facility design.
Location: Metro Vancouver Regional District
Inception: 1865
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Shares border with: Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Coquitlam
Website: https://newwestcity.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.20690,-122.91100
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
Pattullo Bridge
1.2 km
Skybridge
1 km
Queensborough Bridge
2.9 km
New Westminster Bridge
1.2 km
3 Civic tower
5.1 km
Surrey City Centre Public Library
4.8 km
The Armouries
87 m
King George Hub
5.7 km
Place des Arts
5.1 km
Gurudwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar
6.4 km
New Westminster Courthouse
430 m
Federal Building and Post Office
430 m
Arundel Mansions
513 m
Anvil Centre
570 m
Columbia Theatre
478 m
Surrey City Hall
4.8 km
Paramount Theatre
532 m
Trapp Block
555 m
Ellis Block
493 m
Guichon Block
459 m
Floden House
2.9 km
T. Eaton and Company Store
488 m
Burr Block
453 m
Deane Block
436 m
Ellard Block
451 m
Westminster Trust Building
526 m
Wintemute House
3.7 km
Masonic Block
511 mReviews
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