![skytrain-vancouver Smooth quick trip](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/skytrain-vancouver.jpg)
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 CafĂ© rounded out the morning.
![junction-vancouver-cheques-cashed Downtrodden junction](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/junction-vancouver-cheques-cashed.jpg)
![salvation-army-store-vancouver salvation-army-store-vancouver](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/salvation-army-store-vancouver.jpg)
![new-condos-vancouver Many new condos were being buit](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/new-condos-vancouver.jpg)
![tug-boats-vancouver-harbour Working Tugs at rest](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/tug-boats-vancouver-harbour.jpg)
![bridge-vancouver Original Bridge remains](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bridge-vancouver.jpg)
![condos-vancouver-fraser Many well kept condos lined the Fraser](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/condos-vancouver-fraser.jpg)
![palm-trees-fraser-vancouver-bc Palm trees along the Fraser was a surprise](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/palm-trees-fraser-vancouver-bc.jpg)
![vancouver-flower-bed Striking flower beds dedicated to residents](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/vancouver-flower-bed.jpg)
![columbia-street-vancouver New taking over the old on Columbia Street](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/columbia-street-vancouver.jpg)
![angelinas-breakfast You can also enjoy Panekoek, a Dutch version of pancakes](https://cloud.starkinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/angelinas-breakfast.jpg)