Guidebook for New Westminster
Food Scene
Classy, contemporary & sustainable tasty Mexican food. Excellent ambience and energy. Higher end & pricier than your typical taco place. Head over during a Friday or Saturday night to enjoy the live music! They also have a kids menu. Probably the most popular restaurant in New West so it gets busy.
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El Santo
680 Columbia StClassy, contemporary & sustainable tasty Mexican food. Excellent ambience and energy. Higher end & pricier than your typical taco place. Head over during a Friday or Saturday night to enjoy the live music! They also have a kids menu. Probably the most popular restaurant in New West so it gets busy.
Contemporary restaurant serving Asian Fusion cuisine with the best local ingredients around (think hormone-free meats, farm-fresh veggies, Ocean Wise seafood). So yum. Along the Fraser River and Quay boardwalk.
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Wild Rice Market Bistro
810 Quayside DrContemporary restaurant serving Asian Fusion cuisine with the best local ingredients around (think hormone-free meats, farm-fresh veggies, Ocean Wise seafood). So yum. Along the Fraser River and Quay boardwalk.
Located in the Shops at New West Skytrain Station (second level above Safeway) - Your typical North American restaurant food with a great patio or sit at the bar. It's huge so you probably won't have to wait for a table.
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Hub Restaurant
800 Carnarvon StLocated in the Shops at New West Skytrain Station (second level above Safeway) - Your typical North American restaurant food with a great patio or sit at the bar. It's huge so you probably won't have to wait for a table.
A quick walk uptown. Order the margaritas and a bunch of different tacos for the authentic Mexican experience.
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Taqueria Playa Tropical Mexican Restaurant
334 6th StA quick walk uptown. Order the margaritas and a bunch of different tacos for the authentic Mexican experience.
Live music 7 days a week! The menu offers a little bit of everything and is consistently delicious! Open late too.
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The Heritage Grill
447 Columbia StLive music 7 days a week! The menu offers a little bit of everything and is consistently delicious! Open late too.
Just opened in October 2017. A new hidden gem! Excellent sushi, very friendly staff and great service.
Hyack Sushi
55 Eighth StJust opened in October 2017. A new hidden gem! Excellent sushi, very friendly staff and great service.
Our new favourite. Delicious and quaint. It’s never busy - they must just do a lot of take out!
Sushi Yen
41 6th StOur new favourite. Delicious and quaint. It’s never busy - they must just do a lot of take out!
Jump in your car or take the skytrain. Unfortunately this isn’t within walking distance but is one of our go-to dinner spots. The brunch is delicious too. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is fun, and their wrap around patio stays warm with their multiple heat lamps!
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Browns Socialhouse Brewery District
296 East Columbia StreetJump in your car or take the skytrain. Unfortunately this isn’t within walking distance but is one of our go-to dinner spots. The brunch is delicious too. The food is consistently good, the atmosphere is fun, and their wrap around patio stays warm with their multiple heat lamps!
Located at Columbia Square Plaza - The best fish & chips in New West. Fried seafood plates and all you can eat options. A fixture of New West.
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Cockney Kings Fish & Chips
66 10th StreetLocated at Columbia Square Plaza - The best fish & chips in New West. Fried seafood plates and all you can eat options. A fixture of New West.
If you are craving a burger, you must check out this landmark in New West. A variety of tasty burgers, big and bigger!
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Burger Heaven Restaurant
77 10th StIf you are craving a burger, you must check out this landmark in New West. A variety of tasty burgers, big and bigger!
While you’re at Westminster Pier Park, walk 5 minutes West to enjoy all that the River Market has to offer. Shop for groceries at Donald’s Market, eat lunch at Wild Rice, pick up some fresh flowers at Bunches and Blooms, take home some tea from Great Wall Tea Co, and enjoy the best gelato at Tre Galli Gelato Caffe. And more!
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River Market
810 Quayside DrWhile you’re at Westminster Pier Park, walk 5 minutes West to enjoy all that the River Market has to offer. Shop for groceries at Donald’s Market, eat lunch at Wild Rice, pick up some fresh flowers at Bunches and Blooms, take home some tea from Great Wall Tea Co, and enjoy the best gelato at Tre Galli Gelato Caffe. And more!
A casual atmosphere complete with a Sports Bar section and separate restaurant. Head here if you’re craving pizza and a beer. Great for families.
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Boston Pizza
1078 Marine DrA casual atmosphere complete with a Sports Bar section and separate restaurant. Head here if you’re craving pizza and a beer. Great for families.
The best local coffee house in New West. Grab a coffee in-house and enjoy the good vibes atmosphere or take one to-go and walk to Pier Park.
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Old Crow Coffee Co.
655 Front StThe best local coffee house in New West. Grab a coffee in-house and enjoy the good vibes atmosphere or take one to-go and walk to Pier Park.
Hive Cafe
609 Front StA new popular spot with great coffee and pastries. Make sure to pop in to this cool space.
Drinks & Nightlife
The biggest patio in New West. Come here to grab a beer and a burger, and sit on the patio and watch the tugboats go by. Head there on a Monday for Monday Night Trivia.
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Paddlewheeler Pub
810 Quayside DrThe biggest patio in New West. Come here to grab a beer and a burger, and sit on the patio and watch the tugboats go by. Head there on a Monday for Monday Night Trivia.
New West is proud of the only (so far) brewery in town. Cool little spot to sip on craft beer & lemonade. You can even order food from a local restaurant and get it delivered here and eat while you sip. Grab some S&O gear before you leave.
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Steel & Oak Brewing Co.
1319 3rd AveNew West is proud of the only (so far) brewery in town. Cool little spot to sip on craft beer & lemonade. You can even order food from a local restaurant and get it delivered here and eat while you sip. Grab some S&O gear before you leave.
Parks & Nature
A newer picturesque park right on the mighty Fraser River. Complete with a waterfront boardwalk, festival
lawn, concession (open in the summer only), elevated view points, benches, picnic tables, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, public art, misters (spray park water feature) and two preschool aged playgrounds. Access it from the Front Street Parkade pedestrian overpass or the adjacent parking lot.
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ウェストミンスター・ピア・パーク
1 6th StA newer picturesque park right on the mighty Fraser River. Complete with a waterfront boardwalk, festival
lawn, concession (open in the summer only), elevated view points, benches, picnic tables, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, public art, misters (spray park water feature) and two preschool aged playgrounds. Access it from the Front Street Parkade pedestrian overpass or the adjacent parking lot.
Running and walking trails wind through the park to connect all the amenities (rainbow playground, petting zoo, sports fields, off-leash dog area, and more). While you’re in this area, take a walk through the beautiful neighbourhood and spot the old heritage houses. This is a very popular neighbourhood for TV & Film. Can you spot Betty’s house from “Riverdale”?
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Queens Park
Running and walking trails wind through the park to connect all the amenities (rainbow playground, petting zoo, sports fields, off-leash dog area, and more). While you’re in this area, take a walk through the beautiful neighbourhood and spot the old heritage houses. This is a very popular neighbourhood for TV & Film. Can you spot Betty’s house from “Riverdale”?
Getting Around
Need a car to rent for 5 minutes, 1 hour, the entire day? Just hop into an Evo and you're off! This service is new to New West.
Evo Car Share
544 Columbia StNeed a car to rent for 5 minutes, 1 hour, the entire day? Just hop into an Evo and you're off! This service is new to New West.
Essentials
A 9 minute walk or quick drive. This one is our go-to grocery
store. It’s easy to park at and you can also pick up a bottle of wine or beer at the BC Liquor Store while you’re at the plaza.
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Save-On-Foods
1025 Columbia StA 9 minute walk or quick drive. This one is our go-to grocery
store. It’s easy to park at and you can also pick up a bottle of wine or beer at the BC Liquor Store while you’re at the plaza.
An 8 minute walk or 3 minute drive. Parking is a bit tricky. Head in to the underground parking lot to find a spot, accessible off Carnarvon or Columbia St. (Oh, and there’s another Starbucks in here!)
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New Westminster Station
An 8 minute walk or 3 minute drive. Parking is a bit tricky. Head in to the underground parking lot to find a spot, accessible off Carnarvon or Columbia St. (Oh, and there’s another Starbucks in here!)
Entertainment & Activities
Located at New Westminster Skytrain Station, this theatre has all the latest movies. Recliners seats and reserved seating are available. On Tuesdays save up to 40% off movie tickets!
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Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster
800 Carnarvon StLocated at New Westminster Skytrain Station, this theatre has all the latest movies. Recliners seats and reserved seating are available. On Tuesdays save up to 40% off movie tickets!
The home of Lafflines Comedy Club and other shows. Check their website to see their schedule.
The Columbia
530 Columbia StreetThe home of Lafflines Comedy Club and other shows. Check their website to see their schedule.
Massey Theatre
735 8th AveCheck to see what local concerts or plays are going on during your stay.
Shopping
A quaint little shop filled with local goodies and unique gifts. This is a must visit if you want to take home a little piece of New West.
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Brick & Mortar Living
42 6th StA quaint little shop filled with local goodies and unique gifts. This is a must visit if you want to take home a little piece of New West.
Interesting and thoughtful gifts. Come here for the best essential oils and all-natural products for your body and home.
Good Omen
34 6th StInteresting and thoughtful gifts. Come here for the best essential oils and all-natural products for your body and home.