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Things To Do in New Westminster

Step Back In Time at Local Museums

New Westminster has one of the finest collections of museums to be found anywhere in a community of its size. Seven facilities offer unique collections about local history, our military past and sports legacy.

Museums & Attractions in New Westminster

 
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in New Westminster
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Lacrosse is Canada's National Summer Sport, and New Westminster can proudly boast to be the location of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame — representing the sport across Canada. Located in the Community Centre, the Hall of Fame features photographs and information on its inductees, plus trophies, jerseys, equipment and other displays on this exciting sport, justifiably known as "the fastest game on two feet".
Address:
65 E. 6th Avenue
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-527-4640

Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster
Fraser River Discovery Centre
The Fraser River is recognized as one of the great rivers of the world, and has played an important role in the development of not only New Westminster, but also British Columbia as a whole. The Fraser River Discovery Centre is an interpretive museum, focusing on the economic, environmental, cultural and historical importance of the Fraser River.
Address:
788 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-521-8401
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Historic Irving House in New Westminster
Historic Irving House
In April 1865 the British Columbian newspaper described the new home built by Captain William Irving as "The handsomest, the best and most home-like house of which British Columbia can yet boast.". Today you can revisit the splendour and grace of those pioneer days. Step through the front door and enter the 19th Century. Appreciate the glow of original wallpaper in the parlours. Imagine getting dressed before a coal heater in the bedroom. Envision cooking a meal using the gleaming wood stove in the kitchen. Be sure to visit during December, when the house is transformed for a Victorian Christmas.
Address:
302 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-527-4640
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Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment in New Westminster
Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment
New Westminster has had a long and illustrious military history, well documented at the Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment. Housed in the old gun room of the historic Armoury, the museum traces the history of the Regiment back to the Royal Engineers, who laid out the City of New Westminster, and through the First and Second World Wars, where the Regiment saw active duty overseas. Open Tues & Thursday
Address:
530 Queens Avenue
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-526-5116

New Westminster Museum and Archives in New Westminster
New Westminster Museum and Archives
Remember days gone by, when irons didn't steam, toasters didn't pop and cameras didn't zoom! Directly behind Irving House, the New Westminster Museum brings alive the history of Western Canada's oldest city. See items brought by the Royal Engineers who founded New Westminster in 1859...from bayonets to china teacups, they came prepared. Learn about New Westminster's historic May Day celebration, still held each May and about the Great Fire of 1898 that destroyed the city's downtown. Search out family history or research your home in the Archives. Step back in time and learn about a few of the many stories that have helped shaped New Westminster over the past 150 years!
Address:
302 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-527-4640
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New Westminster Police Museum in New Westminster
New Westminster Police Museum
Pop in to the Federal Building on 6th and Columbia and take in photographs and artefacts of over 125 years of policing history. The brainchild of Detective Constable Ted Usher, this museum honours one of the oldest provincial police departments with a great collection, including a 1958 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Kids can have their picture taken in "jail" making this stop fun for the whole family.
Address:
555 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-525-5411

Samson V Maritime Museum in New Westminster
Samson V Maritime Museum
All Aboard! The Samson V was the last steam-powered paddlewheeler to operate on the Fraser River. Built in 1937 for the Federal Government, it spent its life on the Fraser River as a snagpuller, keeping the river clear of stray logs and other navigational hazards. Retired in 1980, it features photographic displays on its history and that of its predecessors, plus exhibits on early paddlewheeler captains and their vessels, fishing, lumbering, crossing the Fraser, and other aspects of our maritime heritage. Oct-April: Sat&Sun 12-4 May-Sept: Thurs-Sun 12-5 (including all holidays)
Address:
Westminster Quay Boardwalk
New Westminster, BC

Tel: 604-527-4640
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