New Westminster
Top Places to Visit
Royal Westminster Regiment Museum
530 Queens Avenue
, New Westminster
The military history of New Westminster is preserved at the Royal Westminster Regiment Museum in Vancouver, Canada. Located in the gun room of the historic ... more
Museums
There are several museums that have information on local history, including:
Irving House Historic Center
Irving House Historic Center, 302 Royal Ave, 604-527-4640. Open W-Su 11:30AM-4:30PM in the summer, weekends only 12:30PM-4:30PM in the winter. An old house ... more
Samson V Maritime Museum
Samson V Maritime Museum, moored on the river at Westminster Quay, 604-522-6894 [2]. Open daily from July 1 to Labour Day, Noon-5PM; open weekends from Noon-5PM... more
Fraser River Discovery Center
Fraser River Discovery Center, 788 Quayside Drive, 604-521-8401 [3]. Open Tu-Sa, 10AM-4PM. Geared towards children, it has exhibits and videos on the health and... more
Top Places to Eat
Boathouse New Westminster
900 Quayside
, New Westminster
The Boathouse is an upscale casual restaurant with premium waterfront dining featuring crab, shrimp, lobster, and salmon festivals.
The Old Bavaria Haus
The Old Bavaria Haus, 233 6th St, 604-524-5824 [7]. Open every day from 4:30PM. An old home converted into a taste of Bavaria. Specializes in schnitzel, serving... more
Taverna Greka
Taverna Greka, 326 Columbia St, 604-526-6651 [8]. Open 11AM-10PM M-F, 4PM-10PM Sa-Su. A Greek restaurant with belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Mains...
Burger Heaven
Burger Heaven, 77 10th St, 604-522-8339 [6]. Open 11:30AM-9:30PM Su-Th, 11:30AM-10PM F-Sa. Specializes in burgers and sandwiches. $7-$25.
Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine
Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine, 628 6th Ave, 604-526-3000. Open every day, 11:30AM - 3PM (lunch) and 5PM - 9:30PM (dinner). While the decor is unappealing, ... more
Top Shopping Places
Columbia Square Plaza
Columbia Square Plaza, Columbia and 10th St, 604-521-3304. Has a number of small stores, fast food places, Pharmasave with post office and an IGA Marketplace (...
Roach Products Inc.
Unit 100, 100 Braid Street
, New Westminster
This store is a hip outfitter of clothing, body armor, accessories and specialty products for mountain bikers and BMX racers. Ingrid Doerr, a bike courier ... more
Westminster Quay
Westminster Quay, 810 Quayside Drive, 604-520-3881 [5]. This is a public market with a number of souvenir, produce and deli shops. Enjoy lunch from the food ... more
Royal City Center
Royal City Center, 6th St at 6th Ave, 604-526-6566. An indoor shopping center with Shoppers Drug Mart and Safeway as anchor tenants. The food court has a ... more
Smart Centres - New Westminster
805 Boyd Street New Westminster, BC. V3M 5X2
Phone: 604-517-1039
Phone: 604-517-1039
Antique Shops
Antique shops are popular in New Westminster with two clusters of them in the city: Antique Alley on Front Street (across from Westminster Quay). Selling ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
The Thirsty Duck
606 Twelfth Street
, New Westminster
Phone: ☎ (604) 526-6411
Phone: ☎ (604) 526-6411
The Thirsty Duck, 606 Twelfth Street, ☎ (604) 526-6411. Open daily 11:30am-1:30pm. An English-style pub, The Thirsty Duck is distinguished by its bowling lanes ... more
The Heritage Grill
447 Columbia Street
, New Westminster
Phone: ☎ 604-759-0819
Phone: ☎ 604-759-0819
The Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia Street, ☎ 604-759-0819. Mon – Thurs: 10am – 12am; Fri, Sat: 10am – 2am; Sun: 10am – 12am. As a laid back jazz club, The ... more
Pub Pier 660
Pub Pier 660, 660 Columbia Street, 604-525-2850. Open 11AM-1:30AM M-Sa and 11AM-11PM on Sundays. Has karaoke, nightly DJ dancing and Sunday bingo.
River's Reach Pub
River's Reach Pub, 320 6th St, 604-777-0101 [9]. Open 11AM-Midnight Su-Th and 11AM - 1AM F-Sa. Cozy pub with a stone and hardwood interior and fireplace. Has a ... more
Clancy's Sports Bar & Grill
140 6th Street
, New Westminster
Phone: ☎ (604) 528-7358
Phone: ☎ (604) 528-7358
Clancy's Sports Bar & Grill, 140 6th Street, ☎ (604) 528-7358. This sports bar features pool tables, live entertainment, Texas Holdem every Tuesday evening, and... more
Paddlewheeler Pub & Patio
Paddlewheeler Pub & Patio, 810 Quayside Drive (at Westminster Quay across from the Inn on Westminster Quay), 604-524-1894. Live entertainment on weekends and a ...
Top Activity Places
Esplanade Walking Tour
Do the Esplanade Walking Tour, a 1.6 mile trail along the Fraser River. It starts at Westminster Quay.
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises, 139-810 Quayside Drive, 604-525-4465 [4]. Offers sightseeing cruises along the Fraser River, with lunch, dinner & dance, ... more
