Guidebook for New Westminster
Food Scene
Here's our restaurant and a handful of other great eats like Longtail Kitchen and Wild Rice for Asian food. Also, there's a great, independant grocery store and farmers markets on weekends.
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River Market
810 Quayside DrHere's our restaurant and a handful of other great eats like Longtail Kitchen and Wild Rice for Asian food. Also, there's a great, independant grocery store and farmers markets on weekends.
What a lark! This restaurant is stuck in the 80s, but there's a genuinely good cheap schnitzel night on Wednesdays!!
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The Old Bavaria Haus Restaurant
233 6th StreetWhat a lark! This restaurant is stuck in the 80s, but there's a genuinely good cheap schnitzel night on Wednesdays!!
That's our shop. Drop by for a meal and we will make sure you are well looked after!
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Re Up BBQ
810 Quayside DrThat's our shop. Drop by for a meal and we will make sure you are well looked after!
The local breakfast joint. If you want the traditional breakfast (or german style!) overlooking the water and the river traffic, this is it!
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Angelina's Dutch Corner
810 Quayside DriveThe local breakfast joint. If you want the traditional breakfast (or german style!) overlooking the water and the river traffic, this is it!
Old Crow Coffee Co.
655 Front StOur FAVORITE little coffee shop in New West!
Longtail Kitchen
810 Quayside DrGREAT Thai food!
Family friendly, sit down restaurant with good craft beer
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Hub Restaurant
800 Carnarvon StFamily friendly, sit down restaurant with good craft beer
Hi Sushi Japanese Restaurant
881 Carnarvon StBest sushi in our city.
Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StDo not leave Vancouver without getting pizza here!
Amazing pasta bar run by our friends, Matthew and Mark. They don't take reservations so get there early!
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StAmazing pasta bar run by our friends, Matthew and Mark. They don't take reservations so get there early!
If you want to have dim sum, this is the place. Call ahead
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Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
108-777 W BroadwayIf you want to have dim sum, this is the place. Call ahead
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetBest restaurant in the city. Call ahead
Simply a lovely French Bistro. Great patio, nice wine, good Steak Frites, etc.
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Jules Bistro
216 Abbott StSimply a lovely French Bistro. Great patio, nice wine, good Steak Frites, etc.
The Abbey
117 West Pender StreetGreat hospitality, amazing pub style food, great drinks
Minami
1118 Mainland StFabulous, modern Japanese experience
Casual side of Vancouver's best Indian restaurant. No reservations taken
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetCasual side of Vancouver's best Indian restaurant. No reservations taken
Restaurant here and food truck downtown. Grab the diablo cookies for dessert
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Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StRestaurant here and food truck downtown. Grab the diablo cookies for dessert
Shopping
Here's the nearest Skytrain station, and it's got lots of shops and services that are convenient - like a movie theater, drug store, supermarket. There's a pub on the top level with a great patio.
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New Westminster Station
Here's the nearest Skytrain station, and it's got lots of shops and services that are convenient - like a movie theater, drug store, supermarket. There's a pub on the top level with a great patio.
One of our favorite, local shops. The girls at Brick and Mortar find great things, and you can get a huge variety of up-cycled and locally inspired gifts.
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Brick & Mortar Living
42 6th StOne of our favorite, local shops. The girls at Brick and Mortar find great things, and you can get a huge variety of up-cycled and locally inspired gifts.
Viti Wine and Lager (New Westminster)
411 Columbia StBest place in town to buy craft beer
Divino's Quayside Wine Cellar
960 Quayside DriveBest wine shop we've got in New West
Bosley's by Pet Valu
1015 Columbia StNearest Pet supply store
Mid-Century Modern Home
1041 KingswayFun joint to snoop around in for Mid-century consignment furniture and decor
Our friend Clint owns this amazing, American industrial style curio, vintage sound system and furniture shop.
Space Lab
638 Keefer StOur friend Clint owns this amazing, American industrial style curio, vintage sound system and furniture shop.
Lost your luggage? Need a dress for an event? The Queensborough outlet mall has what you need.
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Queensborough Landing
805 Boyd StLost your luggage? Need a dress for an event? The Queensborough outlet mall has what you need.
Drinks & Nightlife
Here is the German style brewery that our friends Jordan and James opened. Stop by for a taste!
1300 Third Ave
Here is the German style brewery that our friends Jordan and James opened. Stop by for a taste!
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StModern Chinese restaurant and great cocktail bar.
Notturno Restaurant
280 Carrall StAsk for "H"
A Vancouver/Gastown institution. Best pub in the city for sure. Great food too.
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The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StA Vancouver/Gastown institution. Best pub in the city for sure. Great food too.
Local pub and best place in New West to watch the game.
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The Terminal Pub
115 12th StLocal pub and best place in New West to watch the game.
Some great cocktails, wine and snacks here. Good place to stop if you're heading to the Orpheum or the Commodore Ballroom.
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Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar
900 Seymour StSome great cocktails, wine and snacks here. Good place to stop if you're heading to the Orpheum or the Commodore Ballroom.
Amazing late night watering hole. See if you can get into the Elk Room
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The Diamond
6 Powell StAmazing late night watering hole. See if you can get into the Elk Room
Urban Brewery, usually has a food truck parked outside after 5pm
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StUrban Brewery, usually has a food truck parked outside after 5pm
Cheapest beers in town. Meet some backpackers.
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The Cambie Hostel - Gastown
310 Cambie StCheapest beers in town. Meet some backpackers.
Sightseeing
Great park that you can walk to via the river boardwalk from our house. Fabulous location for picnics in the summer
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Westminster Pier Park
1 6th StGreat park that you can walk to via the river boardwalk from our house. Fabulous location for picnics in the summer
This is the public square by the city court house. It's a lovely place to stop for a picnic, or to take a coffee and catch up with a friend
651 Carnarvon St
This is the public square by the city court house. It's a lovely place to stop for a picnic, or to take a coffee and catch up with a friend
During the summer the FARMERS MARKET is held here on Thursdays from 3-7pm. Great fun and good eats
Tipperary Park
315 Queens AveDuring the summer the FARMERS MARKET is held here on Thursdays from 3-7pm. Great fun and good eats
Our favorite Urban Farmers! They have an organic market open every day in the summer, also heritage pigs, chickens and cows. Fun for the kids and dinner!
Blue Sky Ranch
Our favorite Urban Farmers! They have an organic market open every day in the summer, also heritage pigs, chickens and cows. Fun for the kids and dinner!
Short, pedestrian ferry ride. Extremely scenic. Good hiking, nice coffee shops!
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Bowen Island
Short, pedestrian ferry ride. Extremely scenic. Good hiking, nice coffee shops!
Essentials
Choices Markets
8683 10th AveGreat organic grocery store
Great little grocery store with good organic, vegan and gluten free options.
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Donald's Market
810 Quayside DrGreat little grocery store with good organic, vegan and gluten free options.
Entertainment & Activities
Grimston Park
1900 7th AveOur favorite kid friendly park, with a great wading pool in the summer.
Moody Park
600 Eighth StPark, playground and outdoor pool.
Great fun for both kids and adults. Highly recommend a day at Science world. Then take the Aquabus for a trip around false creek
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Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat fun for both kids and adults. Highly recommend a day at Science world. Then take the Aquabus for a trip around false creek
Everything Else
If you're just getting to the area and are buying a car or travelling the country by car, get a BCAA membership here.
BCAA
501 6th StIf you're just getting to the area and are buying a car or travelling the country by car, get a BCAA membership here.
New Westminster Public Library
716 6th AveOur library
Here's the biggest pool in the city, if you want to swim for fitness, use the sauna, etc.
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Canada Games Pool
65 E Sixth AveHere's the biggest pool in the city, if you want to swim for fitness, use the sauna, etc.
Douglas College
700 Royal AveThis is the local college - it's pretty big.
There is great hiking and a suspension bridge here. Less touristy than the Capilano bridge
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Centro de Ecologia de Lynn Canyon
3663 Park RdThere is great hiking and a suspension bridge here. Less touristy than the Capilano bridge
Amazing doughnuts! Also, Deep cove is a great starting point for a canoe or kayak adventure. Best to take a car here
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Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveAmazing doughnuts! Also, Deep cove is a great starting point for a canoe or kayak adventure. Best to take a car here
Drive here and rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard. You can go all the way up the Arm and camp at the top... or it's a good day excursion.
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Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdDrive here and rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard. You can go all the way up the Arm and camp at the top... or it's a good day excursion.
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallBest beach in Vancouver - clothing optional.
Best Asian food fair and grocery shopping. Try S&W Pepper for amazing Seczhwan food.
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The Crystal Mall
4500 KingswayBest Asian food fair and grocery shopping. Try S&W Pepper for amazing Seczhwan food.
Transportation hub to change train lines or get on the Seabus to go to North Vancouver
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Estação Waterfront
601 West Cordova StreetTransportation hub to change train lines or get on the Seabus to go to North Vancouver
Pacific Breeze Winery
320 Stewardson WayLocal, urban winery. Open for tastings.
Hop on this boat at Granville Island, Science World, the foot of Howe St and at Vanier Park. Kid friendly and super fun for popping around the city.
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetHop on this boat at Granville Island, Science World, the foot of Howe St and at Vanier Park. Kid friendly and super fun for popping around the city.
I grew up around here. There's an awesome beach for a picnic and a fun hike (about 2 hours) around the lake. Also, you can rent a canoe.
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Buntzen Lake
I grew up around here. There's an awesome beach for a picnic and a fun hike (about 2 hours) around the lake. Also, you can rent a canoe.