Services offered
- Riverfront walk
- Rest benches
- Community gathering space
Waterfront Esplanade
Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC
Hours
- Most parks open dawn to dusk
- Beach and seawall areas accessible 24 hours
General guidance — please call to confirm current hours.
Who can access this service
- Free and open to the public
- No registration required
How to get connected
- 1Plan your trip with translink.ca/trip-planner
- 2Dress for the weather and bring water
- 3Contact GSOS if you'd like to join a group outing
Good to know
SkyTrain: New Westminster Station.
Accessibility
- Fully paved and flat boardwalk
- Accessible washrooms at River Market and nearby plazas
- Excellent wheelchair and stroller access
Resting areas
- Benches facing the river every 50–100 m
- Shaded seating under awnings near the market
- Open plaza seating with views of the Fraser River
Lighting & safety
Well-lit along entire Esplanade until late night. One of the safer evening walking spots in New Westminster.
Family-friendly suitability
Very family-friendly. Flat stroller-friendly promenade, playground near the boardwalk, River Market with food and amenities, summer festivals.