Irving House, New Westminster

#3 among attractions in New Westminster

Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

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. It is located at the corner of Royal Avenue and Merivale Street in its original location. Today, it is a museum open to the public for those who wish to explore colonial history during the time of pioneer expansion in the Lower Mainland. ()

Coordinates: 49°12'28"N, 122°54'22"W

Address

302 Royal AveDowntown New WestminsterNew Westminster V3L 1H7 Canada

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+1 604-527-4640

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Irving House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Queen's Park Arena, Skybridge, Royal City Centre.

0.5 miSW
Museum
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, New Westminster
13 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.
0.5 miN
Hockey, Sport, Sport venue
Queen's Park Arena, New Westminster
14 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.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Skybridge, Surrey
13 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.
0.8 miNW
49°12'45"N • 122°55'23"W
Royal City Centre, New Westminster
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miE
Bridge
Pattullo Bridge, New Westminster
13 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.
0.5 miNW
Church
Holy Eucharist Cathedral, New Westminster
13 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.
0.6 miE
Bridge
New Westminster Bridge, Surrey
15 min walk • The New Westminster Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses the Fraser River and connects New Westminster with Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
~1450 ftW
49°12'26"N • 122°54'43"W
The Royal Westminster Regiment Association, New Westminster
7 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1440 ftW
Museum, Military museum
The Armoury, New Westminster
7 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.
0.6 miS
49°11'59"N • 122°54'40"W
Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster
16 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Children's museum
~1260 ftS
Church
Holy Trinity Cathedral, New Westminster
7 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 Irving House open?

Irving House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Irving House?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Cathedral, New Westminster (7 min walk), The Armoury, New Westminster (7 min walk), The Royal Westminster Regiment Association, New Westminster (7 min walk), Douglas College, New Westminster (11 min walk).

How to get to Irving House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Irving House:

Bus

Agnes St at Merivale St • Lines: 103, 105 (2 min walk)
4 St at Agnes St • Lines: 103, 105 (4 min walk)

Metro

Columbia • Lines: Expo Line (6 min walk)
New Westminster • Lines: Expo Line (14 min walk)