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Westminster Pier Park

A long pier park over the Fraser, with swings, lookouts, and working river traffic.

Built on old industrial piles. Kids use the playground; everyone else watches tugs. Connects directly to the quay.

Details

City
New Westminster
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Address
1 6th Ave, New Westminster
Price
Free
Time needed
Half day
Setting
outdoor
Amenities
Family-friendly · Waterfront · Mountain view · Dog-friendly · Parking · Washrooms · Accessible · Pet Friendly
Good to know
Free · Scenic
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A lake loop, painters’ studios, and a beach in the middle of Burnaby.

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A long staircase from Ocean Park down to Crescent Beach — the workout, then the bay.

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New Westminster’s Fraser riverfront — boardwalk, market, and the old capital looking at the water.

Museum gallery interior
Editor’s pick

The Quay · New Westminster

Fraser River Discovery Centre

A small museum about the river that built the region — fish, flood, and working boats.

Formal park gardens
Editor’s pick

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The white arch on the 49th parallel — gardens, a border lawn, and a peculiar little international park.

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