New Westminster
- Three routes
- (PT 106)
- 5/10 km
- Jan to Dec
- Trail Rating 2A/3A/3B
- Boardwalks, Famous Canadians, Art in Public Places
Start Point
Inn at Westminster Quay
900 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, V3M 6G1
Walk Box Location
Registration Counter
Location
Hotel close to New Westminster Sky Train station. Exit 8 St; Left on Columbia St; Right on Begbie St; Cross tracks; Right on Quayside Dr to Inn. Driving from Hwy #1 east: Take Exit 40 A - Brunette Ave; Bear Left onto Columbia St; Left on Begbie St; Cross tracks, Follow around onto Quayside Dr. From Hwy #1 west: take Exit 33 Kensington; Left on Canada Way, becomes 8 St; Left on Columbia St; Follow as above. Parking meters or on street & pay parking lot at hotel.
All scheduled walks start from the parking lot at Queens Park 3rd Ave and 1st St.
Description
There are three routes:
One walk includes historic New Westminster downtown (former capital of BC), Queen's Park, passing City Hall, Cenotaph & Fraser River waterfront with many heritage homes & fantastic views.
Second walk takes in Piers Park on Fraser River waterfront, Queen’s Park; many heritage homes.
The third route starts in Queens Park, takes in several parks & a ravine.
Three 5km routes also available. Washrooms at start point and in Queen's Park.
Contact
Leonard at: surreytrekkersbc@gmail.com
Registration
Every day Dawn to Dusk