20260929- Walk This Way, New West! Scenic Strolls, Dog Walks, Family Paths & Places to Unwind

How many different kinds of walks can you find in New Westminster? Quite a few. In this episode of the New West Spotlight Podcast, Carla McNeil explores walking routes and outdoor spaces around the Royal City for different moods, ages and reasons — from scenic Fraser River strolls and dog-friendly walks to family outings, quiet nature escapes and walks that can easily be combined with food, shopping or everyday errands. Featured walking spots: • Waterfront Esplanade & Westminster Pier Park — A combined approximately 2.5-kilometre waterfront route with Fraser River views, benches, viewpoints, public art, gardens and the Westminster Pier boardwalk. The newly completed westward expansion of Westminster Pier Park adds about two acres of new parkland and includes seating, picnic tables, lawn areas, an outdoor fitness circuit, ping pong, a dog relief area and public art. 📍 Westminster Pier Park — accessed via the Fourth Street and Sixth Street overpasses City of New Westminster — Westminster Pier Park City of New Westminster — Waterfront Esplanade • River Market — A convenient stop along the waterfront route for food, drinks, shopping and local vendors. 📍 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M 6B9 River Market — Tourism New Westminster • Queen's Park — New Westminster's 75-acre flagship park, with walking and running trails, mature trees, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports facilities, an outdoor fitness circuit and a one-acre off-leash dog area. 📍 Queen's Park, New Westminster, BC City of New Westminster — Queen's Park • Glenbrook Ravine — A quieter nature escape with winding trails, stairs, ponds, falls, bridges, gardens, native plants, trees, birds and wildlife. Access points include Jamieson Court, Blackberry Drive and Glenbrooke Drive. 📍 Access via Jamieson Court, Blackberry Drive or Glenbrooke Drive, New Westminster, BC City of New Westminster — Glenbrook Ravine • Sapperton Landing Park — A one-kilometre linear waterfront park with bridges, benches, river viewpoints, native planting, tidal channels and opportunities to watch tugboats and marine birds. 📍 60 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3V8 City of New Westminster — Sapperton Landing Park • Hume Park — A family-friendly park with green space, playgrounds, picnic areas, access to the Brunette River and Brunette-Fraser trail, plus an off-leash dog area. 📍 Hume Park / Lower Hume access, New Westminster, BC City of New Westminster — Hume Park • Friendship Gardens & Tipperary Park — A peaceful downtown-area option with ponds, small waterfalls, paths, trees, native plants, public art, benches and picnic tables, located beside City Hall. 📍 Fourth Street & Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC City of New Westminster — Friendship Gardens & Tipperary Park Whether you're walking for exercise, walking the dog, entertaining the kids, catching up with friends, exploring the waterfront or simply trying to clear your head, New Westminster has a walking route for the moment you're in.