Living in New Westminster
Known to residents as the Royal City, New Westminster is a historic city with a modern twist. Located at the north bank of the Fraser River, New Westminster is a part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. By vehicle or SkyTrain, New Westminster is just 35 minutes out of downtown Vancouver.
New Westminster offers ample and remarkable shopping, dining and parks. During the summer, expect to experience some of the best events and festivals including Uptown Live, Hyack Festival, 22nd Street Festival, Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest, Key West Ford Show and Shine and many more! The entertainment continues throughout the year as New Westminster's many performance venues are brought to life through the arts and culture within the city.