New Westminster: A Great Place to Live and Study   Queen's Park       New Westminster is a close-knit Canadian community. As British Columbia’s oldest city, New Westminster is made up of friendly people, beautiful parks, charming shops, interesting historical buildings, and a strong community spirit. Ours is a small, safe, and pleasant city in which to live and study. We are part of Greater Vancouver, and downtown Vancouver is only 25 minutes away by the convenient SkyTrain. For more information on our city, go to New Westminster page.