Category: Architecture and Landmarks

Gastown plays an essential part in Canada’s history because it is Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood. Founded by John Gassy Jack Deighton in 1867 from a single tavern. Here you can find Victorian architecture houses, impeccable décor boutiques, galleries, and the best culinary art. The Gastown neighborhood perfectly combines old with new without stripping its historical value. As you walk along the streets of Gastown, you will feel the 18th-century vibe with its old building, cobblestones, the Steam clock, and vintage lamp posts.
Food is also Gastown’s pride. The restaurants boast of European cuisine, Asian-inspired …

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Your visit to New Westminster will not be complete without experiencing the great Fraser River history and scenic views. Start your tour at the Fraser River Discovery Center, where you will learn about the historical and cultural significance of the river. Then marvel at the scenic view of the river in the different vantage points via the PaddleWheeler Riverboat Tours. The tour includes sunset dinner cruises, the Pitt Lake backcountry tour, and the Historic Fort Langley narrated cruise.
Topping off your Fraser River experience is Westminster Pier Park. This Park is located half on land and half on water. It is famous for its …

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New Westminster is known for its rich architecture and landmarks dating back to the 18th century. The top three best architectural landmarks in New Westminster are the Irving House, New Westminster Public Library, and The Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment Historical Society.

The Irving House, built in 1865, is considered the oldest house located on the lower mainland. It was the house of the famous captain William Irving. The house owes its architecture to the Victorian and early Edwardian eras. Its 14 furnished rooms are still intact and in original condition.
The New Westminster Public Library was also …

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“Wait for Me, Daddy” Sculpture, located at the bottom of 8th street in Hyack, is one of the most visited landmarks in New Westminster. The sculpture was taken from the picture that was widely circulated during WW2. The photo captured a 5-years old kid running out from the grasp of his mother to go after his soldier father, who was in a march for his war assignment. It was taken by a Canadian photographer Claude P. Dettloff. The boy in the picture is Warren “Whitney” Bernard, who was running after his father.
In 2014 the city of New Westminster commissioned a bronze statue to commemorate the story …

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