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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (13) Queen's Park Arena building was officially opened on September 19, 1930. It's has numerous claims to fame. It has been home to the New Westminster Salmonbellies lacrosse teams since that time. 16 Mann Cups have been won by New Westminster teams since the arena was built. Queen's Park Arena has the only wooden floor for lacrosse in the world.
Queen's Park Arena is also famous for the New Westminster Bruins and their Memorial Cup winning teams of the late 70s. The arena was known as the "most feared arena in hockey" and some of the games made the movie Slapshot seem tame. Leave a Comment
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Located east of Vancouver in the city of New Westminster, Westminster Quay has a public market, a casino, a hotel and several restaurants located on the north bank of the Fraser River. It's a great little getaway if you're visiting Vancouver and want a change in scenery. Leave a Comment Address: New Wesminster, BCOther Contact: Check out my New Westminster pag
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Queen's Park is located on the site of a converted fairground and is as old as Stanley Park. Although not as large as Stanley Park, it features a number of similar attractions, including the province's first spray park, Rainbow Playland, a petting zoo, sports and picnicking facilities, and beautifully groomed gardens to wander through. Of course Queen's Park Arena is of historical importance as it is the home of the New Westminster Salmonbellies and is the last arena that lacrosse is played on a floor made of wood. Leave a Comment Address: 6th and McBride.Directions: Entrance is off of McBride heading south as well as 1st Street.
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Over 500 classic, hot rod, antique and restored vehicles will line beautiful, historic, Columbia Street between 8th and the Pattullo bridge and at the Westminster Quay Market along the Fraser River. Leave a Comment Address: Downtown New WestminsterDirections: Columbia Street between 8th and the Pattullo bridg
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An entire street of antique and collectable shops. Leave a Comment Address: Front Street, New Westminster, BCOther Contact: Check out my New Westminster pag
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Built in 1865 by Captain William Irving, this place offers visitors a chance to revisit to go back to the pioneer days. The house is about as old as houses get around here. There are fourteen furnished rooms housing Victorian era exhibits. These features include ornate ceiling plasterwork, the glow of original wallpaper and elaborate marble fireplaces. Costumed guides aid in the presentation.
Also at this location is the New Westminster Museum & Archives. People can explore the history of the province's first capital and the commercial hub of the Lower Mainland. It all started when the Royal Engineers founded the "Royal" City in 1859. They brought everything from bayonets to china teacups. An interesting display exists documenting New Westminster's May Day celebration, the oldest continuing event in the British Commonwealth, still held today. You can also view a red coach that was used by Governor General Lord Dufferin and Lady Dufferin in 1876. Leave a Comment Address: 302 Royal Ave.Phone: 604-527-4640Directions: Parking is available on Royal Avenue in front of Irving House. Additional two-hour street parking is available on Merivale and Agnes Streets.Website: www.tourismnewwestminster.org
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On board the M.V. Native Paddlewheeler Riverboat from The New Westminster Quay "Greater Vancouver's other Waterfront". This authentic paddlewheeler is modeled from the ships that used to travel British Columbia some one hundred years before her.
The voyage takes you through fascinating scenery and wildlife, historic locales and will dock at Fort Langley, the birthplace of British Columbia. Visit the original Hudson's Bay Company Trading Post and explore the village with its many interesting sites, shops, museums and antique stores that make up Fort Langley's unique character. Leave a Comment
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The Bug Lab is an Invertebrate Zoo, featuring over 25 different live and native invertebrate species housed in a safe and educational environment. View tarantulas, scorpions, leaf and stick insects, coakroaches and mantids, crickets, grasshoppers, centipedes and millipedes, and more. I went to high school with the owner and she is passionate about creepy crawly things. She knows how to keep things fun. Admission is $8, $6 for kids, and $24 for a family of four. Leave a Comment
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The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame was officially opened on May 17, 1967. The problem is that they hid it in the community centre. This place means something to you if you know your Canadian Lacrosse. Otherwise, it may be fairly disappointing. Both the Minto and Mann Cups are not labelled and the significance is not explained. The Minto Cup is presented to the top Junior team in Canada and the Mann Cup to the top Senior team in Canada. Accomplishments of specific players are not highlighted. Basically, it becomes a collection of trinkets and trophies. It would be great if this could be moved to nicer and more accessible facilities. However, it is still a must see as lacrosse is one of Canada's official sports.
The museum is free but there must be somebody at the Community Centre office there to open it for you. Leave a Comment Address: 65 E 6th Ave.Phone: 604-526-4640Directions: Located within the Community Centre directly opposite Canada Games Pool.Website: www.lacrosse.ca/CLHF.html
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The museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment is housed in the old gun room of the historic Armoury. This militia unit has 28 battle honours and continues to provide an Infantry Company to augment the Regular Force on NATO, and UN missions. This small city's regiment has also produced two Victoria Cross recipients. The museum features photos, small arms, and other memorabilia dating back to 1863.
The hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11 am - 3 pm, or by special appointment. There is no admission fee. Leave a Comment
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- Port Moody, 8.85 km / 5.50 miles
- Port Coquitlam, 11.15 km / 6.93 miles
- North Vancouver, 15.55 km / 9.66 miles
- Vancouver, 16.16 km / 10.04 miles
- Pitt Meadows, 17.03 km / 10.59 miles
- Ladner, 19.14 km / 11.89 miles
- Steveston, 21.47 km / 13.34 miles
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