City coordinates: 49.2067726, -122.9108818
New Westminster is a historic city in British Columbia located on the banks of the Fraser River within the Metro Vancouver region. It was founded in the nineteenth century and served as the original capital of the colony of British Columbia.
The city developed as a port, industrial and transportation centre due to its strategic riverfront location. Many historic buildings and neighbourhoods remain in the downtown area, reflecting the city’s early role in the development of the province.
Today New Westminster combines historic character with modern urban growth, supported by transit connections, residential development and its location within the greater Vancouver metropolitan area.