Touring Vancouver: Old-New-Downtrodden-Quaint

Smooth quick trip

This morning I took the Skytrain to New Westminster, a short ride from Coquitlam, for an anticipated visit to the Quay.

On arrival it was disconcerting to see on the first T junction the following: a Cheques Cashed Centre, a Salvation Army store and a Money Mart – not an auspicious start. It was 9C, cloudy and I was cold. After crossing over the train tracks to locate the Information Centre, I was thwarted again as it didn’t open until 10 AM.

However, the fairly recent Boardwalk along the Westminister Quay was well labeled and I followed it for a 50 minute walk along the river passing tugboats, restaurants and then condos which overlooked the mighty Fraser. Coffee at the local Angelina’s Café rounded out the morning.

Downtrodden junction

Salvation Army Store

Many new condos were being buit

Working Tugs at rest

Original Bridge remains

Many well kept condos lined the Fraser

Palm trees along the Fraser was a surprise

Striking flower beds dedicated to residents

New taking over the old on Columbia Street

You can also enjoy Panekoek, a Dutch version of pancakes