Richmond

Visit ethnic eateries and peruse through

various shops in New Westminster’s 12th Street

neighbourhood. Environmentally-savvy travellers will

appreciate the new eco-friendly street lamps that line the

12th Street hill.

Take a trip Downtown, a destination on

its own full of antique stores, amazing restaurants, chic

lounges and bridal boutiques. You just might find that

perfect collectable that turns out to be worth millions!

Don’t miss the River Market at the Quay.

This destination for foodies shares a Food 360 Vision,

and is about celebrating the full circle of food in a more

local, passionate and sustainable way. Enjoy growing food

in edible gardens, an independent grocery store focusing

on local and organic foods, specialty food vendors,

on-site food processors, restaurants, a cooking school,

and food festivals. and when you are full? Pop over to

the Fraser River Discovery Centre, a river museum that

focuses on the environmental, economical, historical and

cultural importance of the Fraser River. a terrifi c way to

get out and really explore the Fraser River is aboard a

paddlewheeler river tour.

See if Lady Luck is on your side at the

5-star Starlight Casino in Queensborough. and once you’ve

collected your winnings, head to Queensborough Landing, a

shopper’s paradise full of brand name retail outlets.

Number two:

Visit BC’s version of San Francisco in Uptown

New Westminster. With its sloping streets, heritage buildings

and enviable position between two of the city’s largest

green spaces (Queen’s Park and Moody Park), Uptown is a

favourite for walking.

Finally, don’t miss a visit to the growing

Sapperton neighbourhood, which has become a shopping

hot spot with a mix of local designers and modern home

essentials. Come for a visit... it’s happening here.