New Westminster Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in British Columbia, Canada
About New Westminster
Burnabylies to the north and west,Richmondon the southwest corner,Coquitlamon the northeast and the Fraser River borders it on the south and east. Despite being a suburb of Vancouver today, New Westminster once eclipsed it in importance. Founded by the British in 1859 as the capital of the new colony of British Columbia, it was the first city incorporated in the colony. The name came from Queen Victoria for her favourite part of London and has earned the city the nickname "The Royal City". The hopes for colonial grandeur took a blow whenVictoriawas named the new capital of British Columbia in 1866. The city's importance continued to gradually decline as the major transportation routes moved north through Coquitlam and Burnaby intoVancouver.
Top Attractions in New Westminster
Explore the best things to see and do in New Westminster:
- ★Anvil Centre
- ★Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
- ★Fraser River Discovery Centre
- ★Hyack Square andWait for Me, DaddyMemorial
- ★Irving House Historic Centre
- ★New Westminster Museum & Archives
- ★New Westminster New Media Gallery
- ★Paddlewheeler Riverboat Cruises
Where to Eat in New Westminster
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Burger Heaven
- 🍴El Santo
- 🍴Patsara Thai
- 🍴Piva Modern Italian
- 🍴Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine
- 🍴Taverna Greka
Where to Stay in New Westminster
- 🏨Inn at the Quay
- 🏨The Admiral Anson Guest House
- 🏨The Met Hotel New Westminster
New Westminster Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: