New Westminster
British Columbia's first mainland capital, founded in 1858 on the banks of the Fraser River, New Westminster retains a concentration of Victorian-era buildings that sets it apart from the rest of greater Vancouver's suburbs. The waterfront city has a dense café and restaurant scene, several historic churches, and a walkable heritage core that draws regular visitors with cameras.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population78,916
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.5 km5.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
New Westminster: quick answers
Where is New Westminster?
New Westminster is in Canada, about 16 km9.9 miles in a straight line from Vancouver.
How do you get to New Westminster?
The nearest airport is Delta (YDT), about 29 min away by road. The nearest train station is Coquitlam Central, about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in New Westminster?
The warmest month is August, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is November, with about 341 mm13.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in New Westminster?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 61 restaurants, 47 cafés and 36 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near New Westminster?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cloverdale, Aldergrove and Port Moody.