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General Description

New Westminster is the oldest incorporated city in British Columbia. It was the capital city of the province until Vancouver Island joined with B.C. in year 1866, at which time the capital of the was relocated to Victoria. Located on the north bank of the Fraser River, 20 km east of Vancouver, the city is the geographical centre of the Lower Mainland with a population of 50,000(1999 census). Immediate neighbors are Burnaby, Richmond and Coquitlam.

Economy

Also known as the Royal City, New Westminster's historic evolution from pioneer settlement as a point of stop and supply along the route to the gold rush, to stately Victorian town, is reflected in the fine period architecture of commercial, residential and institutional buildings. It was also a port for the lumber that was harvested from its immediate vicinity. This port is now mainly a housing complex, The Westminster Quay. Redevelopment interest has accelerated and New Westminster is the focus of major investment in residential, institutional and commercial projects. The city's planned development as a regional town centre is on target. Projects already completed include Begbie Square (a beautiful urban plaza); a downtown campus for Douglas College; extensive re-paving, widening and revitalizing of major streets, especially the main artery, Columbia St. and a new $23 million shopping centre on Columbia St. known as Columbia Square. The Clarkson Place at 681 Columbia St., a commercial-residential complex has been completed.

Housing & Real Estate

The jewel in the crown of the redevelopment of the waterfront and downtown is Westminster Quay, a 14-hectare development extending 2 km along the Fraser River. The 1,323-unit Westminster Landing or Quay project is now complete, as is the 104-unit Mansions at the Quay.

The Quay, is a funky public market of over 70,000 sq. ft.(adjacent to New Westminster Sky Train Station), with a 15-metre clock tower, 1,323 residential units, 66,000 sq. ft. of office space, and a 126-unit hotel. Homes here are both high-rise or low-rise condominium apartments and townhouses. A scenic riverfront esplanade with plants, view areas and plazas will extend 6 km along the water's edge up to Fraserview Park when completed.The B.C. Penitentiary, built on prime view land overlooking the Fraser River, has been dismantled and redeveloped for residential use, which includes Fraserview Park and Glenbrooke South. New Westminster features many lovely, older executive homes (some are registered as historic homes),such as those adjacent to Queen's Park, which has 30 hectares of parkland. You can be sure that many parties and balls were held in these quarters in the days of yore. The city also prides itself on newer prestige homes such as those in Victory Heights.

Recreation

Some of the many recreations to enjoy include; historic museums, Queens Park, New West Minister Quay, and the Hyack Festival in May. The Hyack Parade is now the largest on-street parade in Western Canada. The Canada Games pool is an Olympic size pool for the enjoyment of all the residents.

Transportation

The city is connected to downtown Vancouver and Surrey by the sky train (rapid transit), with 3 stations in New Westminster, which makes it most convenient for getting to work. A transportation hub, New Westminster is connected to the municipalities of Surrey, Richmond and Delta by the newly constructed Alex Fraser bridge, Patullo and Queensborough bridges. The Pacific Stage lines and Greyhound coaches serves the out of town travellers (also to the airport) with the depot at Braid St. and Brunette Ave close to the Coquitlam border.

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