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  New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
New Westminster was founded by the Royal Engineers under the command of Colonel Richard Clement Moody, and named by Queen Victoria after her favourite neighbourhood in London, Westminster.
In 1859, New Westminster was the mainland berth for the fleet of sternwheelers that plied the waters between Victoria and Yale, the starting point of the Cariboo Wagon Road.
Positioned at the hub of the Greater Vancouver network today, New Westminster is a charming mix of old and new, with a picturesque waterfront and fabulous Victorian architecture - a vibrant and progressive city with a community rich in tradition and respect for its heritage.
www.newwestminsterbc.com   (1218 words)

  
  HighBeam Encyclopedia - British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada, is bounded on the E by Alberta, on the S by Montana, Idaho, and Washington, on the W by the Pacific Ocean, on the NW by Alaska, and on the N by the Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories.
British Columbia attracts millions of visitors annually, and the land is a hunting and fishing paradise.
In 1866, Vancouver Island and British Columbia were merged, and in 1871 the united British Columbia, lured by promises of financial aid and the building of a transcontinental railroad that would link it to the rest of Canada, voted to join the new Canadian confederation.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/BritCol.asp   (1686 words)

  
 New Westminster, British Columbia at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
New Westminster is located at 49° 13' North, 122° 54' West (49.216667, -122.90).
New Westminster is part of the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area, on the north bank of the Fraser River.
New Westminster is the oldest city in western Canada and was the capital of British Columbia between 1858 and 1866.
www.wiki.tatet.com /New_Westminster,_British_Columbia.html   (149 words)

  
 New Westminster Travel: City of New Westminster British Columbia Tourism Directory & Vacation Guide
When Queen Victoria named New Westminster in 1859 after her dearest location in London, this first capital city of BC was dubbed 'the Royal City'.
Although it was dethroned in 1868, New Westminster retains its imperial title, largely due to its stately Victorian and Edwardian heritage buildings, regal views of the surrounding mountains and majestic hillside location within the Great Vancouver region.
New Westminster has the distinction of being the oldest city in Western Canada, and its crowning glory is the annual Hyack Festival in May, the parade-one of B.C.'s largest-being the diamond in the festival's crown.
www.newwestminster.worldweb.com   (250 words)

  
 Curling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first curling club in the United States began in 1832, and the game was introduced to Switzerland and Sweden before the end of the nineteenth century, also by Scots.
Today, curling is played all over Europe and has spread to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and even China and Korea.
The first world curling championship in the sport was limited to men and was known as the "Scotch Cup" held in Falkirk and Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1959.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Curling   (6987 words)

  
 New Westminster British Columbia real estate
British Columbia continues to attract Canadians and foreigners alike: 22 000 persons settled in the province in 1998, and its population now exceeds 4 million - 13 percent of Canada's total.
The majority of B.C.'s inhabitants are of British origin, but the population includes immigrants and descendants of immigrants of all nationalities.
British Columbia has the most balanced export market of all Canada's provinces, with the United States, Japan, the European Union and the Pacific Rim countries as its clientele.
www.adamlloyd.ca /British_Columbia/page_1044771.html   (339 words)

  
 TransGlobe -- New Westminster Apartments For Rent — Search New Westminster Apartment Rentals.
The City of New Westminster is situated in the center of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, otherwise referred to as the Lower Mainland.
The City, roughly 15 square kilometers in area, is attractively located on a hillside overlooking the Fraser River, 20 km east of Vancouver.
With a population of 48,000, New Westminster is located at the centre of the Greater Vancouver Region.
www.gotransglobe.com /residential/NewWestminster.html   (205 words)

  
 BEST OF New Westminster British Columbia Canada
New Westminster is connected to central Vancouver by Sky Train.
Whether you are coming to shop, dine, golf, or just relax, New Westminster, British Columbia offers the BEST of everything.
The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.
bestofnewwestminsterbc.com   (274 words)

  
 Westminster British Columbia : British Columbia HQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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New Westminster was the capital of BC between 1858 and 1866 - Travel and Tourism information for New Westminster, British Columbia: Transportation,
British Columbia HQ excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
britishcolumbiahq.com /westminsterbritishcolumbia/index.php   (1086 words)

  
 Business Directory New Westminster British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Business Directory New Westminster - Cities from States
Cities from States in the Business Directory New Westminster
New Westminster is a city with an area of 15.3 km²; and a population of 54,207 people Search and find companies, telephone numbers, addresses, email addresses in the Business Directory New Westminster New Westminster, British Columbia is a small city located in the province of British Columbia in Canada.
www.business-directory-canada-bc-new-westminster.com /citiesfromstates.htm   (66 words)

  
 New Westminster Hotels - New Westminster Hotels and Accommodations Guide
New Westminster Hotels - New Westminster Hotels and Accommodations Guide
Check for the best New Westminster hotel rates and book your accommodations with us.
Wonderful location, charming character, extraordinary style, and impressive service make the Inn at Westminster Quay a unique 126 room full service hotel that stretches over the majestic Fraser River in the Royal City of New Westminster B.C...
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