Museum
The Royal Westminster Regiment Historical Society and Museum
3 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Yemi
October 28, 2019
Excellent museum with a wide range of artifacts collection.
Laura
April 5, 2018
In 1860 New Westminster became the first city in Western Canada, west of the lake head (the Great Lakes) to have a locally-elected municipal government. The Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery carries out a salute to the sovereign, fired with gunpowder and anvils, each May on Victoria Day. The Royal Westminster Regiment traces its roots back to the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers who founded the City. The Samson V Maritime Museum is a former steam-powered sternwheeler that worked on the Fraser River – the 5th Samson in her line, retired in 1980.
In 1860 New Westminster became the first city in Western Canada, west of the lake head (the Great Lakes) to have a locally-elected municipal government. The Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery carries out a salute to the sovereign, fired with gunpowder and anvils, each May on Victoria Day. Th…
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Location
530 Queens Ave
New Westminster, BC