New Westminster Archives
Archives Reading Room and Research Inquiries available by appointment. Please e-mail
The New Westminster Archives acquires, preserves, and makes accessible records that tell our story. The archives is home to a documentary heritage that documents New Westminster’s evolution from British Columbia’s first fledgling capital to a bustling 21st century city. Preserved for present and future generations are over 150 years of archival records that document local organizations, businesses, government, families, and individuals. Here you’ll find photographs, maps, plans, diaries, letters, city records, and oral histories. In the reading room there are reference files on people, properties, and subjects all related to the City of New Westminster.
If you have questions about your family’s history, residence, the development of your neighbourhood, the history of a New Westminster business, or about the administration of the local government, the New Westminster Museum and Archives is the place to discover your heritage.
Click here to access our Archives Online database. Search over 90,000 Archival records using easy keyword searches. Email links, post images to your social media site or comment on records to our Archivist.
T: 604-527-4640
E: archives@newwestcity.ca
Reproductions of Archival Material
The New Westminster Archives does not require formal permission to publish or license material available on our online database.
It is the responsibility of patrons to follow any applicable laws governing the use of records, including, but not limited to, Canadian copyright legislation.
We offer digital reproductions of our materials for a fee. Most scanned images and audio visual materials my be requested for a fee $16.90 per item.
Photocopies of textual materials are available for a fee of $.60 per page and will be provided through email as a PDF.
Note: some circumstances may prohibit reproductions such as if the material is too large or too fragile.
When requesting a reproduction, indicate the body of your email the record id number, intended use of the reproduction, a phone number you where you may be reached, any special instructions.
After receiving your email we will contact you to review your order.
Payment through debit or credit is required before your order is filled. Credit cards accepted are VISA and Mastercard.
Materials are delivered as downloadable files through a link sent to you by email. Most orders are completed within 7 to 10 days.
