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Historic river city — Quay boardwalk, Expo Line, denser than the suburbs.

Transit-first stays with SkyTrain to downtown.

🚇 Transit

New Westminster / Columbia (Expo Line).

Expo Line west to downtown ~25 min.

🛡️ Is New Westminster safe?

New Westminster is in New Westminster, outside the City of Vancouver, so Vancouver Police data does not cover it — policing here is by the New Westminster Police Department. The rule that matters most anywhere in Metro Vancouver still applies: leave nothing visible in a parked car, because theft from vehicles is one of the most common crimes in the region.

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☕ Breakfast / coffee (honest shortlist)

Front Street / Quay — Boardwalk mornings.
Columbia Street cafes — Near SkyTrain.
Uptown 6th Avenue — Local strip.

Names are orientation, not a paid ranking. Hours change — confirm same day.

📅 What’s on

Quay markets, river events.

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