Top 10 Free Things to do in New Westminster, Canada

March 3, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

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. Queen's Park

First Street & Third Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 2G5 Canada +1 604-777-5111 http://www.newwestpcr.ca/parks/community_parks/queens_park.php
Excellent
61%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 172 reviews

Queen's Park

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.

2. Wait for Me Daddy Sculpture

Hyack Square, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1B6 Canada http://waitformedaddy.com/monument/
Excellent
54%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Wait for Me Daddy Sculpture

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.

3. Westminster Pier Park

Begbie Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6Z6 Canada https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/community-parks/articles/5429.php
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Westminster Pier Park

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 !

4. Quayside Esplanade & Boardwalk

Quayside neighbourhood, New Westminster, British Columbia Canada http://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation/parks/community-parks/articles/5504.php
Excellent
61%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Quayside Esplanade & Boardwalk

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.

5. Pacific Breeze Winery

6-320 Stewardson Way, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6C3 Canada +1 604-522-2228 http://www.pacificbreezewinery.com/
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Pacific Breeze Winery

6. New Westminster Museum & Archives

777 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1B6 Canada +1 604-527-4640 [email protected] http://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/museums-and-archives
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 22 reviews

New Westminster Museum & Archives

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.

7. Friendship Gardens & Tipperary Park

511 Royal Ave, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 1H9 Canada +1 604-527-4567 http://www.newwestpcr.ca/parks/community_parks/friendship_gardens.php
Excellent
30%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

Friendship Gardens & Tipperary Park

8. New Westminster Quay

New Westminster, British Columbia Canada http://rivermarket.ca
Excellent
38%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 259 reviews

New Westminster Quay

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.

9. Brewery District

285 Nelson's Crt, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 0E3 Canada +1 604-525-3941 [email protected] http://thebrewerydistrict.ca/
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

Brewery District

The Brewery District is a dynamic, progressive district offering a mix of residential high-rises, shops and office buildings.

Reviewed By JeremyL310 - Nanaimo, Canada

Close to hospital has some good coffee shops and places to sit and think about things if your waiting for doctor. There is a small park for kids to play at as well.

10. The Castle Neighbourhood Grill

101-319 Governors Crt, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 5S5 Canada +1 604-544-5020
Excellent
35%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
15%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 20 reviews

The Castle Neighbourhood Grill

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