Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster

Name: Fraser River Discovery Centre
Address: 788 Quayside Dr, New Westminster, V3M 6Z6, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-521-8401

#10 among attractions in New Westminster

Specialty museum, Museum, Children's museum

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Fraser River Discovery Centre (address: 788 Quayside Dr) is a place located in New Westminster (British Columbia province) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, museum, children's museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 20 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 49°11'59"N latitude and 122°54'40"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fraser River Discovery Centre is a short distance from the following public transport stations: New Westminster Station Bay 2 (bus, 3 min walk), New Westminster (metro, 4 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame (museum, 4 min walk), Shops at New West (shopping, 4 min walk), Douglas College (universities and schools, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 49°11'59"N, 122°54'40"W

Address

788 Quayside DrDowntown New WestminsterNew Westminster V3M 6Z6 Canada

Contact

+1 604-521-8401

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Fraser River Discovery Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Queen's Park Arena, Irving House, Skybridge.

~630 ftN
Museum
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, New Westminster
4 min walk • The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame is a Canadian lacrosse hall of fame, located in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. The Hall was chartered in 1965 by the Canadian Lacrosse Association, and inducted its first class of hall of famers in the following year.
1.1 miN
Hockey, Sport, Sport venue
Queen's Park Arena, New Westminster
28 min walk • Queen's Park Arena is a 3,500 seat multi-use arena located within Queen's Park in New Westminster, British Columbia. The arena was built in 1930 and opened on September 19.
0.6 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
Irving House, New Westminster
16 min walk • The Irving House is a heritage site residing in New Westminster, British Columbia. It is a one and a half storey tall building which is known to be the oldest house in the Lower Mainland that is still completely intact.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Skybridge, Surrey
20 min walk • The SkyBridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Built between 1987 and 1989, it spans the Fraser River and connects New Westminster with Surrey.
1 miNW
49°12'45"N • 122°55'23"W
Royal City Centre, New Westminster
27 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Pattullo Bridge, New Westminster
23 min walk • The Pattullo Bridge is a through arch bridge that crosses the Fraser River and links the city of New Westminster to the city of Surrey in British Columbia. It was named in honour of Thomas Dufferin Pattullo, the 22nd Premier of British Columbia.
0.8 miN
Church
Holy Eucharist Cathedral, New Westminster
21 min walk • The Holy Eucharist Cathedral Also Cathedral of the Holy Eucharist It is the name that receives a religious building affiliated with the Catholic church that is located in New Westminster, a city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, and a member municipality of Metro Vancouver.
1 miNE
Bridge
New Westminster Bridge, Surrey
26 min walk • The New Westminster Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses the Fraser River and connects New Westminster with Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
0.5 miN
49°12'26"N • 122°54'43"W
The Royal Westminster Regiment Association, New Westminster
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miN
Museum, Military museum
The Armoury, New Westminster
14 min walk • The Armoury also called The Armouries is a Canadian Forces armoury located at 530 Queens Avenue in New Westminster, British Columbia and it is the oldest active wooden military structure in Canada. It is the home of The Royal Westminster Regiment, an infantry reserve regiment.
~1860 ftN
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, New Westminster
9 min walk • Holy Trinity Cathedral is an cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster in New Westminster, British Columbia. The parish was established in 1859, with its current building completed in 1902. It is the second-oldest parish in the Diocese of New Westminster by six months, the oldest being Saint John's Maple Ridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fraser River Discovery Centre open?

Fraser River Discovery Centre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Fraser River Discovery Centre?

Nearby attractions include Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, New Westminster (4 min walk), Douglas College, New Westminster (8 min walk), Holy Trinity Cathedral, New Westminster (9 min walk), The Royal Westminster Regiment Association, New Westminster (13 min walk).

How to get to Fraser River Discovery Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fraser River Discovery Centre:

Bus

New Westminster Station Bay 2 • Lines: 103, 105, 106, 109 (3 min walk)
New Westminster Station Bay 4 • Lines: 123, N19 (4 min walk)

Metro

New Westminster • Lines: Expo Line (4 min walk)
Columbia • Lines: Expo Line (11 min walk)