Nestled on the banks of the Fraser River, New Westminster views the Golden Ears Mountains to the East, Mount Baker to the southeast and the Fraser River Estuary to the southwest.
Founded in 1859, and named by Queen Victoria, "the Royal City", New Westminster was British Columbia's first capital city (1860 to 1868). The city still retains its old time charm, and quaint homey atmosphere, with numerous homes from the 1890's on tree lined heritage streets.
