Greater Vancouver, BC Tourism Guide with hotels, events and attraction in the historic city of New Westminster.
The Heart of the Lower Mainland
New Westminster is easy to reach no matter how you choose to travel. Situated within 20 miles are the International border, the Tsawwassen Ferry terminal, passenger rail stations, and the Vancouver International Airport. Whether by land, by sea, or by air, New Westminster is your central destination on BC's West Coast.
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By Land
From the US Border Highway 5 becomes Highway 99 at the border. Follow this for about 15-20 minutes until you reach the Highway 91 exit and head north. Go over the Alex Fraser Bridge, stay right heading into New Westminster. |
By Bus
From the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver Choose from three transportation options: the Skytrain station, awaiting taxi cabs, or drive along 1st Avenue to the freeway and watch for the Cariboo Road exit signs. For information on fares and schedules, call Greyhound at 1.800.661.TRIP (8747) or visit http://www.greyhound.com. |
By Rail
From the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver Choose from three transportation options: the Skytrain station, awaiting taxi cabs, or drive along 1st Avenue to the freeway and watch for the Cariboo Road exit signs. |
By Sea
From the BC Ferry Terminal at Tsawwassen Upon arrival at Tsawwassen, take Highway 17 North until you reach the Highway 99 North off-ramp towards "Richmond/Vancouver". Follow Highway 99 North until the Highway 91A North exit towards "Annacis Island, New Westminster" (exit #11). For more information about scheduled sailings, visit http://www.bcferries.com. |
By Air
From the Vancouver Airport Follow the directional signs leading to Richmond and Vancouver via the Arthur Laing Bridge. From the bridge, take the Marine Drive East Exit. Follow this until it turns into Marine Way (about a 15-20 minute drive) and pass under the Queensborough Bridge on to Stewardson Way keeping in the right hand lane heading to New Westminster. |
