Heritage

As the oldest incorporated City in BC and the first capital of the Province, New Westminster has its historic evolution from pioneer settlement as a destination point along the gold rush route. New Westminster evolved into a stately Victorian city as is reflected in the fine period architecture of several commercial, residential and institutional buildings. The fortunes of the City have ebbed and flowed ever since the city started in 1859. Today, New Westminster is renowned for an excellent collection of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in all neighbourhoods of the City.

Development guidelines for heritage buildings

• BC Heritage Branch Fact Sheet: Work With What You Have-Traditional Building Design 
• Columbia Street HARP Guidelines
• Heritage Alteration Permit Application Form
• Heritage Building Alteration Standards and Guidelines
• Heritage Policy for the Use of Heritage Revitalization Agreements
• Heritage Revitalization Agreements - General Guide
• Review Procedure for Buildings Older than 50 Years
• Taking Advantage of your Heritage House
• Voluntary Heritage Designation General Guide
• What is a Heritage Register? Q & A

Historical Information

• Heritage Endowment Committee - Terms of Reference
• Heritage Endowment Grant Program - Application Form
• Heritage Management Plan
• Heritage Management Plan Appendixes
• Heritage Walking Tour - Brow of the Hill
• Heritage Walking Tour - Downtown
• Heritage Walking Tour - Queens Park
• Heritage Walking Tour - Sapperton
• How to Research Your New Westminster Home

Links to other history sources

• Public Library Website
• New Westminster Museum & Archives

Contact
Julie Schueck, Heritage Planner

604-527-4556