City: New Westminster
Top Things to do in New Westminster
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New Westminster is a historically important city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, and is a member municipality of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It was founded by Major-General Richard Moody as the capital of the new-born Colony of British Columbia in 1858, and continued in that role until the Mainland and Island Colonies were merged in 1866, and was the Mainland's largest city from that year until it was passed in population by Vancouver during the first decade of the 20th Century.
Restaurants in New Westminster
1. Hidden Wonders
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Hidden Wonders is a speakeasy-style performance venue hidden behind a fake business facade in New Westminster's historic district and is the brainchild of two-time world champion of magic, Shawn Farquhar. The seventy-five-minute magic experience will feature effects created to impress Ellen, win the world championship and to fool Vegas’s Penn & Teller twice on their hit television show Fool Us.
Reviewed By Lovetotraveltimes - Vancouver, Canada
My first experience at a magic show and what an amazing evening it proved to be! Sean is an extremely talented magician with a ready wit and entertaining raconteur. It is in an intimate setting of just 30 people which allows for lots of audience participation which we all enjoyed. His magic and sleight of hand are unbelievable, leaving everyone in awe and wonder. The audience included all age groups from teens to adults. I will definitely be recommending this show to all of my friends!
2. Irving House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Located in the heart of the Royal City, Irving House is one of the oldest community heritage sites in BC. Step back to the 1800s as you enter the colonial home of Captain William Irving, King of the Fraser River. Over 140 years of memories live within Irving House "...the handsomest, the best and most home-like house of which British Columbia can yet boast..." was how Irving House was described in the British Columbian newspaper in April 1865. With 14 furnished rooms to enjoy, Irving House is a must-see for everyone interested in New Westminster's past and anyone interested in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, heritage architecture or colonial BC.
Reviewed By troy318 - Ottawa, Canada
This visiting was important to me to feel the soul of family who lived in this house. The dresses which daughters (Mary and Neil!) of a family wore took me a tunnel of history of a family. İt is an orginal house.
3. Queen's Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By murraym368 - New Westminster, Canada
While most reviews are based on the park’s nature views and “walk ability”, I thought I would point out the sporting nature of the park. First though the positive reviews already posted about the park are spot on. As well though, you can see some excellent hockey games and indoor sporting events in the arena, and see lacrosse games on the field.
4. Wait for Me Daddy Sculpture
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By gregmR137ES - Southampton, Canada
This is a great tribute to the soldiers leaving for WW2, especially since it is based on a real event. The sculpture does a great job capturing a famous photo of the little boy breaking free of his mother to say good bye to his father. It is interesting to see how the area has changed since the photo was taken.
5. Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By cindygI1914KF - New Westminster, Canada
Super great experience, reclining seats! Location is great, as it is minutes from skytrain, lots of restaurants close by.
6. Westminster Pier Park
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By tonyl255 - Vancouver, Canada
Finally ! the Pier Park re - open on April 2 , the City of New Westminster done a awesome job ,since the arsonist on September last year , ,now lest area them before , but still very relax , spacious , safe open feeling , magnificent views of Fraser River , ,lovely new play ground for the kids and lot of new benches and chairs ,still great family fun ,and jogging and walking or dog walking , every one excellent in Social Distance well follow the guidelines !
7. Quayside Esplanade & Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By cindygI1914KF - New Westminster, Canada
Stunning gardens, paved and very safe. My favourite place to relax and enjoy the Fraser River????Highly suggest taking your family, friends or just strolling along.
8. New Westminster Museum & Archives
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
The museum consists of three galleries. The permanent gallery at Anvil Centre takes you on a journey of discovery, covering over 10,000 years of New Westminster history and ending in 2010. Gallery 7 picks up where the permanent gallery leaves off. This is a place of engagement and interaction, bringing forth the contemporary stories of our city through discussion, dialogue, and exhibition in a smaller intimate setting. The temporary gallery lets us take a deeper look into many of our city's more interesting and thought-provoking stories, individuals, and objects. The third gallery can be found at 1865 Irving House, the former colonial home of Captain William Irving, and one of the oldest community heritage sites in B.C.
9. Friendship Gardens & Tipperary Park
10. New Westminster Quay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By lindacO1978GC - New Westminster, Canada
Between the lovely gardens and the action on the Fraser there’s I always something new to see. There is a board walk and many seating bays, benches to stop and watch the tugs, container ships and trains crossing the bridge. You can easily spend more than an hour just reading about the working Fraser on the placards along the walk.
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