New Westminster

British Columbia's first mainland capital, founded in 1858 on the banks of the Fraser River, New Westminster retains a concentration of Victorian-era buildings that sets it apart from the rest of greater Vancouver's suburbs. The waterfront city has a dense café and restaurant scene, several historic churches, and a walkable heritage core that draws regular visitors with cameras.

• Population78,916
• Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 8.5 km5.3 mi