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Welcome to Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods north of the Fraser River: Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and New Westminster. This guide is for both locals and visitors alike and always proves useful to new Vancouverites as well.

We inform you of the places where the locals shop. The hidden gems and secret places only we know about and now you will as well. Try a visit to Suterbrook Village.

Things are changing rapidly all over Metro Vancouver. The neighbourhoods are buzzing with activity and new developments and of course great local history.

We believe in visibility. If you don’t know about something how can you support it. Did you know the youth band movment started in Vancouver in 1933? By the sixties wonderful music programs were developing in our local high schools that continued on to this day. We want to tell you about them in a segment we call Musical Moments.

Having been born and raised in Vancouver, I feel qualified to pass on what I remember from my youth about our great city. Read about local heritage and the people who were and are a part of this amazing legacy.

Take this guide with you and travel the hoods. Get out and explore the neighbourhoods of Metro Vancouver. You will not be disappointed.

Christopher Best

The City of the Arts

Port Moody is divided into three distinct shopping and business districts. One area is called ‘Old Town Centre’ and is located along historic St. Johns Street and features a number of businesses that are housed in older or historical buildings. In this district, you can find a number of eateries, neighbourhood pubs and tourist

services. One favourite is the Golden Spike Pub located on St. Johns Street. Port Moody is referred to as ‘The City of the Arts.’ You can find a number of artist-related activities towards the westside of St. Johns Street. A good time to visit is during the annual Port Moody Festival of the Arts that takes place during the first two weeks of April. Also visit Rocky Point Park (see map).

Welcome to Saint St. Grill . . . .

From the moment you walk in the door, Saint St Grill is a place both familiar and yet unlike anywhere else.

Sitting on bustling Saint Johns St. it is an oasis of calm in Moody Centre. The relaxing eclectic interior welcomes you with soft romantic colours and an array of unique decor spilling from every corner.

The superbly crafted menu from our highly talented Executive Chef Juraj Dado offers an ever changing array of seasonal creations as well as regular favourites.

Whether for a memorable romantic dinner, or a group celebration, attentive and gracious service awaits you from our experienced and professional service team.

Welcome . . . .

Relax . . . .

Enjoy !

Ross Edwards

Original’s Cafe Mexicano

This is the new cool spot in Port Moody, great drinks, great food and awesome place to hang out. All our traditional food is made from scratch, made fresh and healthy. Try our vegetarian options and our amazing Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Menu has tacos, burrito, quesadillas, soups, salads, desserts and a pretty long list of drinks.

Coffees are from Mexico. Teas are loose leaf tied in a sheer material to steep.

Maybe the best Mexican food in the Tri-Cities.

Aroma Indian Restaurant & Lounge

Old Town Port Moody Has Been Devouring The Delectable Delights At Aroma For Four And A Half Years Now.

CM Bhatt is a legend in the lower mainland, famous for his revolutionary and award-winning food which he developed first in India and then brought to Vancouver. There, he perfected them at two well known Indian restaurants and met his two partners, Hardeep and Gurdip. He furthered his skills at his own Aroma restaurant Northside in Port Coquitlam, which he opened in 2003, and it quickly became very popular with the local residents. He and his partners were presented with the opportunity to open their new location in 2011 and have not looked back!

Tastes of Ukraine

Authentic European Food

Taste of Ukraine has been serving the growing needs of our community through authentic recipes, which have been earning our family blessings and compliments for generations. Our traditional hand-made foods have proven themselves to embody a classic taste of Ukrainian culture year after year. We promise to uphold the authenticity and freshness of our products for years to come.

Vivio Flowers

As owner and designer of Port Moody’s newest fresh-only floral sensation, I would like to extend an invitation for you to experience Vivio Flower Gallery.

Over the last 10 years I have developed and perfected my floral design skills, using different textures, materials and shapes.

Along with a great group of international designers, I create memorable arrangements for your home/office, weddings, social events, and many other occasions. Please take a look at our flower gallery for samples of our work.

Patricia Navarro

With 35 years of experience, our Master Goldsmith brings a level of craftsmanship unmatched by any in our TriCities. Beginning his trade in Poland and France, once arriving in Canada our Master Goldsmith began to work for some of Vancouver’s highest end and most prestigious jewellery stores. This high-end experience is available in Port Moody, we serve all our clients jewellery with principles of quality that our Master Goldsmith founded his career on those many years ago in Europe.

Every design made in store is made with inspiration to be bold and beautiful. Coloured stones or sparkling diamonds deserve to be enhanced and make their beauty shine through with design. All jewellery is made to last and meant to be worn. Aurifex Jewellers works with you to assist in designing you dream jewellery and makes that dream into a reality to be worn for a lifetime.

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THE PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE

The Blackberry Gallery is a free public art gallery, operated by Port Moody Arts Centre Society and located in Port Moody’s original City Hall built in 1913. The Society, registered as a non-profit organization, is funded through the help of the City of Port Moody, the Gaming Commission and by donations received from individuals and corporations.

Located on the main floor of the Port Moody Arts Centre, the Blackberry Gallery consists of four exhibition spaces: the Main Gallery, the 3D Gallery, the Plum Gallery - Walls, and the Display Case. The Gallery hosts 44 exhibitions per year, ranging from works by international and regional to local artists.

This beautiful heritage building was built in 1913 as the original City Hall of Port Moody. This also marked the incorporation of Port Moody as a city. The City Hall served also as a police station, jail and fire hall.

The tall western tower housing the elevator was used to dry the fire hoses and the prisoners were kept in cells in the basement where the pottery kilns are now. Perhaps it is one of these long ago prisoners that we hear walking up and down the main staircase at late night pottery firings! Another topic of speculation and debate - is there or is there not a secret tunnel under St. John’s Street to Jake’s Pub?

The Arts Centre is home to galleries, a gift shop, arts classes of all kinds, volunteers and many different community arts groups. As of September 1, 1999 it is run by the non-profit Port Moody Arts Centre Society.

www.pomoartscentre.ca

Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd. is an established Port Moody BC limited company. We are a recreational/tourism-based company specializing in services on and around Indian Arm.

The Indian Arm is an 18-kilometre fjord branching northward from Burrard Inlet. Separating the communities of Deep Cove and Port Moody, it showcases the pristine environment of Canada’s Pacific coast: sparkling waters, rugged mountains and breathtaking wilderness.

Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd. is jointly managed and owned by Mitch Bloomfield and Dave Duckworth. Both have extensive experience managing a variety of operations for government, non-profit and business.

A guided boat tour with Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd. will put you in touch with the history and spectacular scenery of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm.

Nestled away in the coastal mountains is the hidden jewel of the Lower Mainland - Indian Arm. Just minutes away from the city but miles away from city life.

Tours are based on per person rates and require a minimum number of passengers to operate. Groups of up to 40 persons can be accommodated and bookings of 20 or more persons receive special rates. Bring your own refreshments or have us provide your snacks. www.indianarm.ca

Port Moody’s new $26 million dollar Recreation Complex celebrates both athletic performance and community spirit. Designed to host local, regional and international calibre athletes, the new centre showcases sport performance and training opportunities in one location. From ice sports, year-round field sports, indoor gymnasiums and fitness centres to sport hosting and event management, Port Moody welcomes athletes and their families to an exceptional experience.

The Complex offers an amazing selection of programs for tots, children, teens and adults. Drumming, Fencing, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Badminton, Floor Hockey, Basketball, Karate, Carpentry, Singing, Tennis, Skating, Break Dancing, Yoga are just some of the activities available.

Port Moody Recreation Complex

For Fitness, there is a weightroom, drop-in gym programs, drop-in fitness classes including aerobics, spinning and yoga, walking/running track and Spa area.

There are many registered fitness classes, a Wellness Centre, customized Fitness Programs, Teen Fitness and Seniors Programs. Fitness Instructor courses are even offered.

The Rec Complex also offers adult programs in activities as varied as Creative Writing, Spanish, Safe Boating, Belly Dancing, Natural Body Care, Computers and Dog Obedience Obedience. As well, there is an extensive ice skating program.

One of the best and easiest ways to discover all that Port Moody has to offer including activities at the Rec Complex is on-line. Go to www.cityofportmoody. com and click on Recreation in the left hand margin. Next, click on Recreation Guide and then scroll down. You will see an on-line version of the cities ‘Happening Guide’ which will tell you everything that is going on in this amazing Rec Complex and community!

Outdoor Recreation

Port Moody’s gentle tides make kayaking a pleasure and its crescent shape shoreline is always busy with walkers, joggers and cyclists. The forested mountainside is home to Belcarra Provincial Park with its lovely lake and network of hiking trails, as well as Buntzen Lake Recreation Area, popular for its boating, fishing and many hiking trails. Several trails are suitable for mountain bikes.

Wildlife Viewing

While the sheltered harbour still has some industry, freighters come and go at a seemingly relaxed pace thus making the waters save havens to sea lions lolling around on log booms, wading blue herons, eagles and geese.

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Heritage Tour of Port Moody

The Coast Salish nation were the first inhabitants in the area that became Port Moody, likely attracted by the sheltered waterfront and forested hillsides. The Fraser River gold rush of 1858 led Col. R.C. Moody and the Royal Engineers to build a trail from the then capital of New Westminster north to Port Moody as a defense position in the event of an attack by US soldiers. The attack never happened but North Road is still a vital link between the two cities. Twenty years later, Port Moody was chosen as the western terminus for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The port enjoyed this notoriety for two years, until a new terminus was found at Granville, now Vancouver.

This tour will let you explore the beginnings of the railway and indulge in the rich heritage, which abounds in Port Moody. Begin your tour at the Port Moody Station Museum. Built in 1905, it was the second railway station in the area.

www.cityofportmoody.com

Old Town Port Moody

The next distinct shopping and business district in Port Moody is called Newport Village. Newport Village or Inlet Centre is located below new high-rise residential condominiums and office complexes. You will also find Heritage Mountain Shoppers Village, Eagle Ridge Hospital, medical services, the recreation facility and The City of Port Moody civic offices near by. Newport Village is located only a few km (miles) east from the ‘Old Town Centre’ on Ioco Road. At Newport Village, you will find lots of shops, restaurants, an Irish pub, a day spa, an open/air market which sells fresh fruit and vegetables and other assorted businesses. All the businesses are located on the ground floor of several new condo buildings. To get here just hop on the skytrain to Lougheed Centre. From Lougheed Centre, it is

about a 20 minute bus ride to Newport Village on the B-Line. (15 minutes to old Town)

Shops in Newport Village include Inlet Seafoods, The Village Toy Shop, St. James’s Well Olde Irish Pub, Aldila, Vive Clothing Co., SOKO Tea House, Backyard Bird Centre

Join us for our weekend brunch! Chef Shayne has created a great brunch menu which is served from 11am until 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. 248 Newport Dr., 604.461.0800 www.stjameswell.com

Discover a world of Italian baked goods at Casa Del Pane. At the centre of Newport Village, it’s convenient location makes it a popular place to buy, eat, and enjoy a little taste of Italy. We start every morning with one thing in mind, to keep you coming back for more! With our assortment of deli sandwiches, fresh pastries ready to eat, and cakes for any occasion – we welcome you to our home, thanks for stopping by.

Our pastries at Casa Del Pane are made with only the finest ingredients. We use our homemade Italian custard, homemade pastry shells. Our Sicilian cannoli shells are made from scratch, rolled fried and filled with our famous ricotta cheese filling.

George’ s Gourmet has proudly served Langley and area for 10 years. Our one-on-one customer service enables us to listen to customers ideas, suggestions, and exceed their expectations. This has allowed us to win “ Best of the Best” every year since opening.

We offer high quality meats, seafood, and delicious prepared foods. We want to be “Your Butcher Shop”, and meet your needs.

Many of our products are made “in store,” making “fresh food easy” for our customers. We also have a large selection of ready prepared meals with restaurant quality, without the restaurant price. We now have two locations in Langley and Newport Village.

37 Newport Village

FLY I N G H O RSE

DESIGN STUDIO

Welcome to Impulse Sport Therapeutics, an innovative, multidisciplinary physical rehabilitation clinic in heart of Port Moody’s, Suter Brook Village. You only have one body. At Impulse we recognize the true benefit of leading an active and healthy lifestyle, and we believe that taking care of your only body should be an integral part of life. We support clients from every background in eliminating and preventing injuries and pain, promoting fitness and nutrition, and increasing mobility and motivation. We offer some of the most comprehensive healthcare in Vancouver, with an integrated team of highly skilled professionals providing individualized treatment planning and undivided, one-on-one care. With With a portion of treatment fees going to support projects in our Global Community, our clients can also help others by helping themselves!

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Massage Therapy Physiotherapy

Chiropractic Services

Active Release Techniques (ART®)

Graston Techniques® Acupuncture

Located in Suterbrook Village #205-130 Brew St, Port Moody, BC V3H 0E3

The third distinct shopping and business district in Port Moody is Suter Brook Village. It is located a block south of Newport Village. Unfortunately there is still no signage but there it is a big complex, on the next corner, on the opposite side of the street. There is a lot to see and do in the Village. Anchored by a Thrifty Foods, TD Bank and a Van City, the shopping area has lots to offer. Check out Cobs Bread as you enter past the TD Bank. Further down is Thrifty Foods opposite Van City.

If you are a sports enthusiast, further down are Kintec Footlabs and Innovative Fitness. Up in the tower opposite TD Bank is impulse sport therapeutics. Lots of places to eat, try Romer’s and Goen Sushi Other shops and services include Three Dog Bakery, Stripped, Gallery the Spa, Refresh Salon & Spa, Skoah, Inlet Nail, Kokomo and Mary Brown’s Chicken.

Port Moody, step into summer! We are on a pursuit to bring the energy and warmth of summer to your daily life through fresh, nourishing, plant-based bowls, a sun-filled space and our gratitude for you. Come bask in the sun with Kokomo.

Cobs Bread promises to bring you the freshest, highest quality baked goods every day. Each morning our dedicated bakers are up early making bread from scratch for you to enjoy. At the end of the day, all of our leftover bread is given to local charities. WE are located between Thrifty Foods and the BC Liquor Store.

GOEN Sushi is a Japanese restaurant located in Port Moody. It is well-known for its use of fresh ingredients in its dishes, giving them a tasty and delicious flavour. The friendly staff at GOEN Sushi provide the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed dining experience.

Goen Sushi is a local favourite Japanese and Asian food spot in the Suter Brook Village, Port Moody, just steps away from Translink’s Inlet Centre Skytrain Station. From appetizers to sushi/sashimi, their food menu is extensive. Their interior decoration is also fun, modern and very Japanese (with colourful wagasa umbrellas hanging from the ceiling) — making the dining experience and time spent at the restaurant relaxing and enjoyable.

For now they are promoting their lunch menu available daily from 11:30AM to 3PM and there are total 6 lunch combos for you to choose from for $16.95 ( value $24.95). If you are like us, who like to sample a little bit of everything in Japanese food (tempura, teriyaki, nigiri sushi, maki rolls, dumplings, salads, etc.), then this place is just right for you when you are in the area.

Located in Port Moody, our Suter Brook location offers you a wide selection of local, fresh and organic products as well as the outstanding Thrifty Foods customer service that you have come to expect from our team. We also offer you the convenience of:

* Shop online and have your order delivered, or shop in store and we can deliver it right to your door

* On site pharmacy, providing drug therapy consultations and monitoring

* Sendial service - personal shopping for those unable to shop for themselves

Thrifty Foods (contiinued)

* Vitamins and More departments with an array of complete with vitamins, supplements and wellness options for you and your lifestyle requirements

* Wood Stone Pizza Oven - click online for the menu. [PDF - 754 KB], available until 8pm nightly.

* Fresh sushi station made in store using the finest ingredients

* Large floral department with an open, walk-in cooler for fresh flowers

Come on in today- we’re at your service!

Skoah facials

We deliver customized facials - just for you. We call them skin care workouts. These workouts include deep cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, customized masks, and muscle-melting massage. Don’t worry, these workouts are relaxing, blissful, and ‘sweat-free’.

Inspire Dental Group is a beautiful, new state-of-the-art facility located in Suterbrook Village in the heart of Port Moody

We are a team of equally inspired dental professionals dedicated to providing our communities with value and dental care.

Our goal is to make a difference. We believe in educating our patients and providing the information they require to make educated and informed decisions about their dental health. As part of our commitment to our community, Inspire Dental Group has launched the Healthy Smiles Program. For all of 2013, for each new patient visit, we are donating $25 toward our yearly goal of $25000, helping the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation purchase hearing aids for children in need. Together we will become philanthropy partners.

Suter Brook Village

THE EVERGREEN LINE

The Evergreen Line is a 10.9 kilometre (6.8 mi) long SkyTrain rapid transit line which just opened for the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It extends the SkyTrain network from Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby to Lafarge Lake–Douglas in Coquitlam, with the addition of six new SkyTrain stations and major upgrades to two existing stations (Commercial–Broadway Station and Lougheed Town Centre).

When this extension is open, the Millennium Line will be shortened to operate from Waterfront to Lougheed Town Centre, and the Evergreen Line will operate between VCC–Clark and Lafarge Lake–Douglas. Service is planned to begin by middle of 2016 and is expected to serve 70,000 passengers per day in 2021. Plans for the line call for the use of tunnels and elevated guideways, using the same automated technology as the existing SkyTrain rapid transit lines operated by TransLink elsewhere in Metro Vancouver. On January 25, 2012, the provincial government announced that pre-construction work would proceed on the line, including the removal of some buildings and the construction of underground utility tunnels.

Burquitlam

The Evergreen Line runs north from Lougheed Town Centre Station on an elevated guideway along the centre of North Road. Burquitlam Station will be on the east side of Clarke Road near Burquitlam Plaza. Leaving Burquitlam Station, the line will cross to the west side of Clarke Road, before entering a tunnel towards Port Moody.

Port Moody

The Evergreen Line emerges from a tunnel just east of Barnet Highway. It travels at ground level along the south side of the Canadian Pacific Rail (CPR) tracks to Moody Centre Station (with a connection to the West Coast Express), located at the Port Moody transit exchange site. Continuing east, the line crosses the CPR tracks just before Inlet Centre Station, located north of Barnet Highway.

Coquitlam

The line continues along the north side of the CPR tracks towards Coquitlam Central Station, located at the Coquitlam transit exchange site. Turning north, the line runs on an elevated guideway along the west side of Pinetree Way to Lincoln Station. It then crosses to the east side near Northern Avenue, before ending at Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station, north of Guildford Way.

Port Moody

10 Most Interesting Things To Do

Come one, come all! Golden Spike Days Join the fun held annually at Rocky Point Park, 2800 block Murray Street. How fast can you pump a hand-car down a stretch of railroad track? Find out during the official “World Championship Hand-Car Races.” These and other family-oriented fun events will consume your day.

Port Moody Canadian Film Festival. Unique in the Lower Mainland, this Film Festival includes guest speakers, shorts and features of Canada’s latest film achievements.

Visit, www.cityofthearts.ca for more details and information.

Heritage Week learn more about Port Moody during this weeklong festival of the city’s history. With fun events for both children and adults alike, this is a great time to better know the city.

Step back in time when visiting the Port Moody Station Museum. This station was once the western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway, where Port Moody welcomed Canada’s first transcontinental train on July 4, 1886.

Observe the delicate balance of nature at Noon’s Creek Fish Hatchery near the Civic Recreation Centre.

With 27 kilometres (17 miles) of waterfront in the region, boating and sailing are very much a part of Port Moody’s leisurely lifestyle. Every

kind of watercraft or activity is available here, whether your idea of fun is super-charged waterskiing or just floating around in an inner tube. There are several fishing spots in the area, including Belcarra Park, Buntzen Lake, Lafarge Lake, Sasamat Lake, Pitt Lake and along the banks of the Coquitlam River. Fishing in Como Lake is open to children and seniors only.

Explore Port Moody’s well-known Foreshore Park, a scenic four-kilometre shoreline trail offering great bird watching, beaches, a boat launching ramp, and the pier at Rocky Point Park.

Visit Newport Village and browse the shops. Have dinner or stop in at the authentic Irish pub. The toy shop is great too! This new village is beautful to experience.

Stroll through ‘Old Town Port Moody,” the historic district on St. John’s street. On a warm summer day, there is nothing nicer. Maybe you will see a car show!

A True City Of Choice

Coquitlam is a dynamic city with a commitment to community-based living. Coquitlam offers the vibrant action of a growing city combined with a beautiful natural setting boasting abundant parks and green space, along with arts and cultural venues and multiple recreational facilities. Visitors are welcomed, businesses excel and residents are valued, making Coquitlam a true City of Choice. Coquitlam is fast becoming the Lower Mainland’s number one location for lifestyle and

business. Our open and accessible government is dedicated to providing services that enable all members of our community – businesses and residents – to prosper and grow within a safe and clean environment.

Below Opposite: Jolly Olde Bookstore, by Terry Stillman.

EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE

The Evergreen Cultural Centre is a centre for excellence in diverse artistic endeavours, locally treasured, and widely respected. The centre houses a 257-seat, flexible black box theatre and a 1500 square foot public art gallery. The Rehearsal Studio and several art or meeting studios provide an additional 5000 square feet of space for Evergreen’s classes, workshops and rentals while the spacious glassed-in Lobby offers a spectacular view of Lafarge Lake.

The Evergreen Cultural Centre presents a variety of arts programs including professional theatre, dance and music presentations, art exhibitions, arts education programs, and public programs for both children and adults, inlcuding arts camps. For young audiences it also produces its own family series and spring break festival.

In addition, the centre is a venue for numerous community-based arts groups providing much needed rehearsal, performance and teaching space. Over 60,000 visitors visit the Evergreen Cultural Centre annually to participate in the many offerings throughout the year.

1205 Pinetree Way

Coquitlam BC, V3B 7Y3

Box Office

604.927.6555

Admin. 604.927.6550

www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Photo: Doug Mathews

Hard Rock Show Theatre

Where the Stars Come Out to Play!

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is home to everything you go out for! Unparalleled entertainment, gaming, and restaurant options make us the perfect choice for anyone looking for things to do in Vancouver. Our gaming floor offers 951 slot machines and a number of table games like blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Our 1,100 seat theatre hosts some of the best Vancouver concerts, comedy shows, and performances. Hard Rock Casino Vancouver also boasts a variety of restaurants serving lunch, dinner, and late night eats. The excitement of our casino floor, amazing events, and restaurant selections for everyone – Hard Rock Casino Vancouver has it all!

Now that’s Entertainment!

www.hardrockcasinovancouver.com, 2080 United Boulevard, 604.523.6888

Heritage Square/Mackin House Museum

Heritage Square offers visitors a wealth of historic sites, gardens, a bike path, and an outdoor amphitheatre. It is also home to the long established arts centre, Place des Arts and Mackin House Museum which is operated by the Coquitlam Heritage Society and is a 101 year old heritage house…As well, visitors can tour the CPR Station House and Caboose, museums of the Canadian Historical Railroad Association.

The Square is important because it marks the gateway to the historic Fraser Mills site, and contains the original homes of the mill owner and sales manager, Ryan House (now part of Place des Arts) and Mackin Heritage House Museum. The Station House is the original Fraser Mills

CPR station at which many immigrants and Quebecois arrived at the turn of the century, seeking a new life on the west coast.

www.coquitlamheritage.ca

1116 Brunette Avenue 604-516-6156

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The City of Port Coquitlam was incorporated as a municipality in 1913 and City Hall constructed in 1914. Since that time the City has seen significant growth with a population now exceeding 57,000. Port Coquitlam is bounded on the south by

the Fraser River, on the east by the Pitt River, west by the Coquitlam River and by the Coast Mountains to the north. Before the arrival of the early white settlers around the 1860’s, the area now known as Port Coquitlam was a First Nations village at the mouth of the Coquitlam River. Coquitlam is an aboriginal word meaning “salmon,” and the Coquitlam River was famous for its hordes of the Pacific Coast fish.

Terry Fox Theatre

The Terry Fox Theatre offers audiences and presenters an unrivalled experience in intimacy and comfort. It combines a spacious soft seat house with exceptional acoustics and sightlines, sprung stage floor, computerized lighting, extensive sound equipment, state-of-the-art LCD projection equipment and theatre support spaces that can comfortably accommodate a variety of performances, presentations and cultural events.

With a seating capacity of 336, the Terry Fox Theatre is the largest venue in the north-east sector encompassing the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. The Tri-Cities region offers touring professionals and community presenters access to a combined population of more than 250,000 residents with an appetite for a variety of performance-based experiences.

The theatre is primarily a rental facility that serves as an ideal venue for touring professional artists, musical concerts, recitals, festivals, conferences, lectures, multi-media presentations, community arts groups, local theatre companies, dance troupes and school productions. It offers presenters of all sizes and genres an exciting opportunity to showcase their talents in a professionally equipped venue that is both affordable and comfortable.

The Terry Fox Theatre is located 3 minutes north of the Lougheed Highway in scenic Port Coquitlam with easy access from major routes and ample off street parking. “This jewel of a theatre is named after Canada’s national hero and the City’s native son. The Theatre is operated by the Port Coquitlam Theatre Society, a registered federal charity governed by a volunteer board of directors.”

The Terry Fox Theatre exists to inspire, educate and entertain students, families and residents of the Tri-Cities, and to celebrate the cultural diversity of the people who live here.

www.terryfoxtheatre.com

604-939-9201, 1260 Riverwood Gate

My Greek Barber’s Diary

by Christopher Best

The heartwarming true story of how one man influenced so many over the course of his lifetime.

Born in a small village in Militsa, Greece in 1935, George Chronopoulos lived through the Nazi occupation of Greece in World War II and the Greek Civil War of 1944 - 1949. In the early days his village had no electricity yet his family lived like kings on their farm.

His father decided that he would become a barber in Pilos, where he had moved as a young boy to be by the sea for health (See p108)

Westwood Plateau Golf Course

Located just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Westwood Plateau is a master-planned community set high above the municipality of Coquitlam on Eagle Mountain. Over the past 10 years the golf courses and their facilities have been consistently recognized for outstanding service (5th Best Customer Service in North America by Golf Digest Magazine – 2002) and product quality (Best New Course in Canada – 1996).

www.westwoodplateaugolf.com

Meadow Gardens Golf Course

Amid the serenity of Pitt Meadows, Les Furber has created one of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in Canada. Few, if any, golf courses in the world offer such a complete range of facilities - from 18 of the finest golf holes anywhere to terrific continental cuisine.

www.meadowgardens.com

Golden Eagle Golf Club

Upon visiting Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows you will find 36 fun and challenging holes divided between our North & South Golf Courses. Rolling fairways surrounded by plenty of water and bunkers lead you to massive bent grass greens testing all aspects of your game.

www.goldeneaglegolfclub.com

Hazelmere Golf Course

Hazelmere Golf Course caters to members, public and tournament play. Hazelmere was originally built in 1962 and completely renovated in 2003 by Russ Olson, Boyd Beatty, and Curtis Hnatiuk. The renovation have transformed Hazelmere into a first rate facility and host of the 2006 to 2008 Greater Vancouver Charity Classic. During the renovations Hazelmere added a natural grass practice facility with five target greens and a practice fairway bunker that is second to none. www.hazelmere.com

Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club

Imagine two championship golf courses, designed by the legendary Lee Trevino and spread across some awe-inspiring terrain; a dazzling 65,000 square foot clubhouse, complete with every amenity you can imagine. Round after round, the golf experience at Swan-e-set will take your passion for the game to entirely new lengths.

www.swaneset.com

BELMONT Golf Course

Belmont Golf Course was designed by Les Furber in 1993. Belmont is open to member and public play and is a popular facility for golf tournaments. With six par three’s and four sets of tees this full size championship course has a layout that caters to golfers of all abilities. Belmont was selected to host the Canadian Tour’s Spring Qualifying School 2005 to 2007.

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West Coast Express

West Coast Express is the interregional commuter railway in British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1995, it links Mission, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, and Port Moody with Waterfront Station in Downtown Vancouver, where it interchanges with SkyTrain rapid transit, SeaBus and other public transportation services.

The West Coast Express operates from Monday to Friday only excluding holidays, with five trains per day running from Mission to Vancouver in the morning peak hours and returning to Mission in the evening peak. A one-way trip the length of the line takes 75 minutes, which is faster and more reliable than driving to downtown Vancouver. In addition, there are two buses (called the “TrainBus”) operates from Mission to Vancouver in the morning (after all trains) and three in the evening returning to Mission in the evening (again, after all trains), stopping at all West Coast Express stations. Beginning in 2016, Coquitlam will be served by the Evergreen Line, a 10.9 km (6.8 mile) long extension of TransLink’s SkyTrain system, using Bombardier’s Advanced Rapid Transit technology, at a cost of $1.4 billion. The Evergreen Line will run from the Coquitlam Town Centre area, through Coquitlam Central Station and into Port Moody, re-entering Coquitlam on North Road and finally joining the existing SkyTrain system at Lougheed Town Centre. The Evergreen Line is expected to replace the 97 B-Line. www.westcoastexpress.com, www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca/

The Natural Place

The City’s well-planned and compact urban highland is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, parks, rivers and North America’s largest tidal lake - all of which present spectacular opportunity and have a positive impact on the

quality of life. With thousands of visitors per year, it’s evident that word of mouth about this great community is spreading. Agriculture continues to be the City’s main economic driver ranking Pitt Meadows sixth among B.C.’s municipalities in its value of agriculture production. Pitt Meadows is the natural place for cranberries, blueberries, nursery stock and greenhouse crops offering some of the richest land in Canada.

General Store Museum

Photo: Field of cranberry dreams.

Museum

The Museum is located in the old General Store building on Harris Road in Pitt Meadows. The main part of the building dates back to 1885 and was moved from its original location near Herring Road to its present site in 1908.

The building housed Pitt Meadows’ first post office (in use to 1944) and one of its earliest stores (in use until 1931). After 1931 the building was used primarily as a residence and received municipal heritage status in 1989.

By the mid 1990s the building was vacant and had fallen into a state of disrepair. It was purchased in 1997 by the City of Pitt Meadows, and, after eight months of restoration, the Pitt Meadows Heritage & Museum Society became its new ten-

new tenant.

Artifacts relating to the pioneer and agricultural history of the community are located on the first floor of the Museum with offices, work and storage areas, and a small community archives located on the upper floor. www.pittmeadows.bc.ca (604) 465-4326

Golden Ears Provincial Park

As one of the largest parks in the province, Golden Ears Provincial Park is prized for its recreational opportunities. The extensive system of trails within the park provides an excellent opportunity for hiking and horseback riding. Alouette Lake is a popular spot for swimming, windsurf surfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating and fishing. The park also has three large campgrounds. Natural Features Vegetation is typical of the coastal western Hemlock forest of BC and the mountainous backcountry is extremely rugged.

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Situated on the shores of the mighty Fraser River and nestled against the Coast Mountains, Maple Ridge is a mecca of adventure for the outdoor enthusiast. Located 45 kilometers east of Vancouver, it is a progressive community well-known for its beautiful countryside and spectacular scenery. It is a community of urban sophistication that retains a sense of rural charm. Arts and recreation facilities abound, creating a culturally vibrant and active city for healthy living. Maple Ridge has become a year-round centre of festivals and festivities like the Jazz and Blues Festival, Maple Ridge Fair and the Santa Claus Parade. Its Town Centre

is the focus of community life in the area, offering a state-of-the-art leisure/youth centre complex, library and performing arts centre. Numerous boutique-type stores are located in the area. Stroll around the Town Centre on a nice afternoon and maybe hear a band playing in the magnificent state-of-the-art bandstand. You won’t believe your ears!

Maple Ridge

Memorial Peace Park Bandstand

The Maple Ridge Concert Band presented the Bandstand as a gift to the people of Maple Ridge on May 7, 1994.

George Price offered his considerable talents for fund-raising and on-site construction began in March, 1994 taking a remarkably short 8-1/2 weeks to complete. This included ordering the decorative columns from Oregon, letting the contracts for the structural steel work, renting a large warehouse for the assembly of the acoustically-engineered ceiling (the acoustic design was completed by the same firm that designed the acoustics for the Orpheum Theatre), painting the decorative railings and ironwork, painting the ceiling panels, and countless meetings with the general contractor.

In the end, the final costs of the project (including donated materials) amounted to $192,000. This did not include more than 1,300 hours of volunteer time (176 person-days) and the value of the land donated by the Municipality. The Provincial Government donated a grant in the amount of $50,650.

Today the Bandstand is used for movie shoots, weddings, musical performances as well as many other special events.

The Bandstand was designed by architect/engineer Tom Walker, a resident of Maple Ridge and long time musician/trombone player.

The ACT is the home for culture and live entertainment in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. We are a non-profit public resource serving the artistic and cultural needs of the diverse audiences in our community. The ACT offers a wide range of activities throughout the year including live music, theatre and comedy to classes, workshops and events. The ACT also houses the Maple Ridge Art Gallery, presenting the best of visual arts in our community.

The ACT – More than just a theatre. In Downtown Maple Ridge at the head of Haney Place The ACT looks over the Memorial Peace Park in a beautiful natural setting. The Maple Ridge Art Gallery and Gallery Shop are all located together.

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The ACT Arts Centre & Theatre

The Arts Centre & Theatre serves as a gathering place for artists and the communities. It is a place where creativity is celebrated and nurtured. This downtown centre unites the many diverse aspects of these communities, providing a home for the rich history of local art, a showcase for first class entertainment, and a superb facility for business development.

An exciting roster of creative arts programs are offered at this remarkable facility. The Arts Centre & Theatre facilities are also available for rental. Entertainers, artists and performers will be overwhelmed by the impressive variety of professional amenities: 500 seat professional theatre, 2300 sq. ft. studio theatre, Art Gallery, Craft Studio, 3D pottery/sculpture studio, 2D drawing/painting studio, Gallery gift shop, Conference room & catering, kitchen.

The Arts Centre & Theatre

Tel: 604-476-2787

Fax: 604-476-2187

info@mrACT.org

www.theactmapleridge.org/

HANEY FARMER’S MARKET

119th Avenue and 224th Street

Maple Ridge, BC

Open from Mothers Day, May 12, 2013 to October 26, Nov 2 and Dec 7. Celebrate and support local historic farming and artistic communities. Locally grown, made or baked just for you: fresh and in season produce, herbs, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams, jellies and preserves, nursery products, plants, crafts, art music and friends and neighbours. Our market’s mandate is that you make, bake or grow your own product. Nov 2 and Dec 7 held indoors at St. Andrew’s Haney United Church, Dewdney and 222 St. Sat 9:00am to 2:00pm (rain or shine). www.bcfarmersmarket.org

The Fraser River Heritage Walk

The Fraser River Heritage Walk links the key heritage sites in Port Haney with a paved walkway. Beginning at the refurbished Port Haney Wharf, now equipped with a landing for river traffic, the walk takes you through an underpass of the Haney Bypass to historic Haney House. You may stop there to admire the river view, or sit on a bench in the Haney orchard at the top of the garden. Winding through a residential area, the walk takes you to Brickwood Park on the corner of 225 Street and 116 Avenue. From there it is an easy stroll to the Maple Ridge Museum along 116 Avenue. The River Walk is open year round:

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Our First Capital

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 Greater Vancouver region. Visitors can survey these sites from the Fraser River onboard the noble Paddle wheeler Riverboat. New Westminster has the distinction of being the (cont. on page 80)

RBC proudly presents New West Station store to enhance the services already provided through the RBC Royal Bank New Westminster main branch. Committed to the communities we support, RBC’s newest branch store is located conveniently at the New Westminster Skytrain Station. Providing full financial services including everyday banking, basic and complex credit, investments, financial planning, business banking and mortgages, there is a specialist available on site to provide you with the customized advice and solution you need! RBC Royal Bank at New West Station is a completely new branch design and provides a retail store concept for the banking client. Complete with high tech touch screens and friendly employees to answer your questions, RBC is recognizing that convenience and flexibility is critical to longevity. Whether you need to quickly check your account balance online, print off your statement from the bank machine or send a wire transfer and rebalance your investment portfolio, there is staff on hand to quickly provide the advice and solution to best meet your needs. The location is available 6 days a week, including evenings to address the changing availability of clients. Come and see what’s in store for you at RBC New West Station!

Snowy Village - is the leading Korean dessert cafe brand in Canada. It introduces healthy abd fresh Korean desserts, tradition meets modern 21st century.

The newest “Fast Casual” restaurant and #1 late night place to snack. Serving unique twice cooked Belgian Frites, authentic Belgian and artisan draught beer. Spud Shack is old world Belgium meets the West Coast. Serving everyone’s favourite comfort food, Spud Shack is greater Vancouver’s most innovative fry concept. We will be open late and the perfect place for Food, Friends, Beer!

We love our local craft beer and we’re pairing up with local breweries to bring you the finest.

WIN Fries 4 LIfe! Yep, we’re serious. See our website: www. spudshack.ca/fries4life

Hops Pub

Candy Alley

Got a sweet tooth? Candy Alley is for you!

Downtown New West is known for its variety of eateries, but what you may not know is that Downtown is

home to Candy Alley, a store with “the largest selection of new & nostalgic candy in the lower mainland.”

HOPS = a Northwest pub

specializing in micro brews from the Pacific Northwest

“… the best pub in New West! Extremely convenient location, very polite and professional staff, good selection (and I mean it!) of beers

… The interior is cozy and patio in the summer is very nice …”

What’s on the Menu?

Come and taste our fine beer, wine, cocktails and food, made with love by our experienced and friendly staff.

Movie Nights

Come enjoy cult classic films EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT! Movies start at 8:00pm. Enjoy cheaper drinks than the cinema and you are encouraged to bring your own food! Popcorn only at $2.00 a bag.

Game Nights

Looking to enjoy Board games and Beers, Hops is here. Come any day of the week to make your own friendly game night. Includes, Jenga, Uno, Monopoly and more!

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. Visitors to the quay can visit the new River Market at New Westminster Quay. New Westminster’s splendid location in the centre of the Lower Mainland allows for quick and easy access to Vancouver via the Sky train to New Westmiinster Station.

ABOVE: The world’s largest tin soldier on the quay.

LEFT: The new Salvation Army building. BELOW: A walk along the quay.

“For those ready to drop everything and make massage therapy their life’s work, the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in New Westminster, British Columbia is the premier spot in North America to do it.”

Since 1983 WCCMT has been providing the best massage therapy education in North America. What makes us the Best? Our curriculum and our instructors. At WCCMT we offer the most advanced curriculum and the most highly credentialed instructors in the industry today.

Here are some great reasons why WCCMT is your best choice in massage therapy and spa practice: The best reputation and the strongest name recognition in the industry today. Fully accredited with both the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia and the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia. Over 25 years of proven success on provincial board exams. The most advanced curriculum and the most highly credentialed instructors. www.collegeofmassage.com

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Sposa Wedding World was established in 1997, as a part of Bello group until Samira Astifo bought the business in 2002. During that period Samira was managing the business and also attending fashion design school. With her great expertise and knowledge of fashion design, costume making and managerial skills, she successfully incorporated her boutique into the mainstream of the wedding market. In order to keep a successful business, she works with qualified staff to make sure that the Brides are given the best service and experience. 642 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1A9

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Welcome to el Santo, a hint of Mexico in the heart of New Westminster! El Santo is the perfect place for you to connect with friends over exquisite cocktails or to enjoy a full meal. Or both!

Our bar features exquisite cocktails by combining agave spirits with a variety of ingredients to surprise and treat your taste buds.

Chef Sam Fabbro is committed to designing a sustainable menu that tells a story. In doing so he fashions distinctive dishes that are a modern twist on traditional Mexican flavours. Be prepared to expand your understanding of Mexican cuisine! 680 Columbia St (604) 553-1849

Whether it is your first time here, or you are one of our many regulars, our goal is to make sure that when your evening is over you leave both satisfied and happy. Come to el Santo to unwind, connect, and be fulfilled by your culinary experience!

www.elsanto.ca

Located on level 3 in the Shops at New West in the New Westminster Skytrain station, Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster opened in May of 2012. Landmark Cinemas 10 features Complimentary Reserved Seating, Online Ticket Purchasing, Ultra Comfortable Rocker Style Seats, 7.1 Digital Surround Sound, Crystal Clear Digital Projection, and RealD 3D. Presenting the best in first run movies, we are also proud to be able to offer different types of alternative programming and special events like The MET Opera and our Movie Deal on Tuesdays. Visit our website atwww.landmarkcinemas.com for more information.

10 State-of-the-Art Digital Theatres

Complimentary Reserved Seating Online Ticketing

New Westminster Skytrain Station

Steel & Oak Brewing Co. embodies the modernness of today while remaining dedicated to the craftsmanship of years long past. Materials of strength and durability, steel and oak; house, protect and nurture what we stand for most – exceptional tasting craft beer.

Using a mixture of North American and German brewing styles, techniques and ingredients, Steel & Oak explores new beer styles while constantly refining and perfecting the classics.

Always unfiltered, unpasteurized and made with the finest ingredients, Steel & Oak proudly returns the noble tradition of brewing quality beer to New Westminster.

River Market is located at 810 Quayside Drive, near the intersection of 8th Street and Columbia Street in downtown New Westminster. It is one block south of the New Westminster Skytrain station. RIVER MARKET FOOD 360

Our Food 360 vision is about celebrating the full circle of food in a more local, passionate, and sustainable way. You can grow food in edible gardens, shop for organic produce in Donald’s flagship store, make food in cooking classes, share meals in restaurants and cafes, and enjoy food festivals. In addition to food for your body on the first floor, the Market feeds your curiosity on the second floor. You can, for example, learn acrobatic arts from the Vancouver Circus School!

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Take a walk along the riverside and see the new condominium developments. Back up on Columbia Street pop into the newly built Salvation Army store and the new plaza. Stop in at the New Westminster Quay Market and see the River Market. This is a great place to shop for those fresh delicacies for your lunch and dinner table.

Take a stroll along the river. You can walk quite a distance past the market if you have a mind to! On a nice sunny day or crisp Autumn afternoon there is nothing like it.

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Back over on Columbia Street several of the heritage buildings have plaques out front with photos and text telling the history of the block or building.Very interestingly done! Visit the new stores on lower Columbia street. The re-vitalization taking place in the old core is adding a nice face lift and contrast, while preserving the old historic buildings; the main attraction. The new New Westminster Station is where the skytrain stops but it is also home to many shops and services. There is a Safeway and a Shoppers Drugs as well as an A&W located on the bottom level. It includes a cinema on the third level, a Starbucks Coffee and much more.

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Back at the quay you will find the Fraser River Discovery Centre. It is located just before the entrance to the old casino. Interesting presentation on the Fraser River. The Samson V Maritime Museum is located here on the quay. The Samson V was an actual paddle wheeler that ran on the Fraser River. Hop on board and relive Westminster’s history!

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If you think riding a paddle wheeler up the river sounds like fun, well you’re in luck. Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours will take you up the river on a journey aboard a real paddlewheeler.

A stroll north up sixth street will bring you to several hobby shops. The biggest is on sixth. Around the corner, you will find one specializing in trains.

Between Queens Park & Moody Park

Uptown New Westminster is also known as the area tucked between two of the city’s largest green spaces: Queens Park and Moody Park. Historic homes fill the neighbourhoods in between making this area a favourite for local walkers and joggers. Royal City Centre is the hub of the 6th & 6th neighbourhood. The mall

is surrounded by many small businesses and restaurants including local favourites: Kasuga Sushi (512 Sixth Avenue,) Galloways Foods (702 Sixth Avenue) and Bavaria Haus Restaurant. Others in the neighbourhood along 6th Street include Pizza, Pizza, Kuzak Ukrainian Restaurant, Fraserview Meats, Taqueria

Playa Mexican Restaurant, Fruticana and the River’s Reach Pub.

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www.oldbavariahaus.com

Serving up the finest Bavarian cuisine for over 50 years!

Since opening in 1967, the Old Bavaria Haus has been serving its customers with delicious German cuisine for over 50 years. From small family dinners to large corporate events, the Old Bavaria Haus can accommodate any of your dining needs. Get in touch with us about hosting your next birthday, Christmas party, wedding, or event. Come discover this cozy New Westminster gem, and enjoy a traditional schnitzel just like Oma used to make!

NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WITH A NEW SPECIALIZED MENU.

TD CANADA TRUST

Friendly, full service banking, open late during the week.

If you’re seeking comfort and convenience, TD Canada Trust’s Uptown branch in New Westminster is the place for you. Open seven days a week, the branch provides a wide array of banking and financial services. Visit them 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The branch is wheelchair accessible and features 3 full-service ATMs available 24 hours a day.

save-on-foods We have a great pharmacy! come on in and meet your Save-On-Foods pharmacy team – we’re here for all the friendly, helpful advice you need. Cristina Cajipe is our pharmacy manager: Westminster Centre. Injection/vaccination services available certified diabetes educator pharmacy phone: 604-517-4428. Your Save-On-Foods pharmacy team hosts regular in-store clinics and health events.

We love supporting our local growers and using seasonal vegetables is a big must for us. Big, healthy salads aren’t just for summer; winterize your favourite by adding red cabbage and chunks of broiled salmon or chicken.

Yianni’s Greek Taverna is located in New Westminster Center on Sixth Street in UPTOWN New Westminster. Rated number #2 amongst restaurants in UPTOWN, Yianni’s offers a wide range of Greek dishes. With nice surroundings of painted murals and bright colors, the atmosphere is reminiscent of a Greek Taverna in Greece. This friendly family owned restaurant is always open, even after the Center has closed. So for some good hearty Greek food in nice surroundings, be sure to drop by and taste the flavours of Yianni’s Greek Taverna.

The history of the River’s Reach Pub only began in 2000, although one look inside and you’ll be transported to the early 1900’s. The Pub has successfully brought back a sense of the ‘Old West Coast’ in ‘New West’. River rock and unique hardwoods have found a hillside home in a community that dates back over a hundred years. Simply put, the River’s Reach Pub is where ‘Tradition Meets Excellence’. On Dec.14, 2000 this ‘multi award winning’ pub officially opened for business and gave everyone a modern day account of New Westminster history. The architecture, craftsmanship and woodwork are unmatched, but it’s the attention to detail that is second to none. From the fireplaces, picture walls and 19th century antiques this pub has to be

seen to be appreciated. Come in and make yourself at home- life is just a bit simpler here, and perhaps you too can reach for a piece of a day gone by!

The Sixth Street Grill

Est. 2013 We are proud to be serving up great food at a great price in the heart of uptown New Westminster. Introducing The Sixth Street Grill, your new local spot . . . WOW We’re celebrating 6 months! Thank you all for the overwhelming response. Come check out what the buzz is all about!

Sandwiches & Burgers

All sandwiches & burgers are served with hand-cut fries, potato salad, or soup... Add yam fries for only $1.50!

The 6th Street Burger

Our signature burger topped with bacon, lettuce, grilled mushrooms, cheddar and a fried egg. Talk about a protein stack!

Located at 6th and 6th in the Uptown area of New Westminster, Royal City Centre has served the community for over two decades. Easily accessible by transit and open seven days a week.

Mon - Wed: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thu - Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Some of our shops are Alive Health Centre, Ardene, Bank of Montreal, Black Bond Books, Belmont Dental, Dollarama, Kin’s Farm Market, Maritime Travel, Purdy’s Chocolates, Shoppers Drug Mart, Telus, Verona Jewellers, Westland Insurance, White Spot, Royal City Dental, Genie Stitch, Source, Shoe Warehouse, Bentley, Mulberry Fashions, easyhome.

New Westminster Secondary School

New West Jazz Clinic with Hal Sherman

Bob Schaefer taught band at New Westminster Secondary School from 1968 through 1996. “When the senior students heard I was from the US they said, “We want a stage band.” Stage bands were big in the US at that time. I started the first stage band in New Westminster. It was extracurricular.

I thought it would be great to have other stage bands from around Vancouver all come together. So in the spring of 69, eight schools came to our first New Westminster Jazz Festival (aka Hyack Jazz Festival) with eight bands participating. Bobby Herriott and Dave Robbins were the adjudicators. The following year we had nine bands. At its peak in the late eighties/early nineties, 75 bands were spread out over two days in two performance locations. It ran for 24 years. It was the only festival run by high school students that I am aware. The ones in the US were all run by colleges or universities. It also featured many local and international jazz artists and groups as guest performers. Don Menza from the old Tonight Show band comes to mind along with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band and many others whose names elude me. Our students ran the festival with the exception of the adjudicators and me.”

“I liked to take the jazz band into festivals in the US. The performance levels of the U.S. groups was usually better and it gave my students something to aspire to.

The jazz band’s most notable accomplishments were: a first place finish in our category at the huge Reno Jazz Festival (the first non U.S. band to do so) in 1976 and a “Sweepstakes Band” award at the Clackamas College Jazz Festival in Oregon in 1980. There were a couple of second places along the way as well in festivals at Bellevue Wash. and Vancouver Wash.

We had a policy in New Westminster of inclusion. Every student got to go on a band trip every year. We never made big trips overseas but took more affordable trips such as to California and Utah. Doug Pryce had gone down and hooked up with schools both in Pleasant Hill near San Francisco and to Salt Lake City. We would take our seniors 11 and 12 down to one, one year and to the other the following year. That way no student went to the same place twice but as directors we were familiar with both areas.

I recall hearing a really good jazz band at the Reno Jazz Festival in the early days. I approached them and asked the director if he would come to our jazz festival. His name was Hal Sherman and his band was the Kent Meridian Jazz Band. They are legendary now and Hal was hugely influential in the development of the high school and college jazz band movement locally.”

Long BeenACommunity On Its Own

12th Street has long been a community of its own: one that grew along this early road connection kept busy by the major crossroads of 6th and 8th Avenue. A streetcar line once ran up and down the 12th Street hill, providing easy transporta-

portation into New Westminster, drawing visitors to the Metro Theatre that once served as the focal point of the community. Today, ‘eclectic’ is the word to describe New Westminster’s 12th Street neighbourhood. With widened sidewalks and quaint, eco-friendly street lamps this is a walkable community sprinkled with ethnic eateries, groceries, second-hand shops and a must-see technology company. On Sunday August 5th 2012 11am - 4 pm be sure to see the:

If you head west on sixth avenue from 6th street past Moody Park you will arrive at twelfth street. There are several businesses to the north on twelfth the Thursty Duck Pub, Indian Courtyard Restaurant, 12st Barbers, Vancouver Mobile Flooring, Amelia Restaurant, Benjamin Moore the paint store, Wild Thyme a Lebanese Restaurant, a big eye clinic a kickboxing gym and at 8th Hellcrust Pizza which seems to be everywhere these days, must be good pizza, check it out!

Courtyard Indian Restaurant gladly follows the convention of North indian food. The recognizing and improving cooking from north indian has been perceived by all around the globe as the

place , with inebriating combination of flavors may not be found elsewhere. The uniqueness and variety of our plans with their unmistakable flavors and smell enchant the hearts of world’s epicures.

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A Visit To Queensborough Landing

Queensborough has a colourful past unlike other neighbourhoods in the Royal City. Here people from many different cultures lived and worked together seeking employment at local sawmills, canneries, shipyards and farms. To this day Queensborough, which is set apart from the main city by the North Arm of the

Fraser River, continues to have a wonderful multicultural flavour.

Today Queensborough Landing is the centre of New Westminster’s island suburb. Filled with restaurants, outlet stores and a newly opened 5-star casino, Queensborough is a shopaholic’s dream. When visiting the Landing, drop in at Roots, Moores, Guess, Aldo, Tommy Hilfiger, Le Chateau and Armani Exchange for fashion, Bulk Barn, and Lindt Chocolates and Walmart for your home needs. Explore Garage,

Quicksilver, Fairweather, Soft Moc, Jones New York, Point Zero, Moores, and Payless Shoes. Fuel up with a late lunch or dinner at the newly opened Boston Pizza: try their Stromboli sandwiches, they are amazing. Other local restaurants include Tora Sushi, Taco Del Mar, Starbucks, Tim Horton’s and Opa! Greek restaurant. Take a break from the afternoon of shopping and take a walk along the Fraser River. Enjoy one of BC’s last ‘working rivers’ by watching tugboats zip up and down this busy bit of the mighty Fraser.

What you wouldn’t expect in this community are quaint neighbourhoods tucked along the riverside. But that’s what you find if you take a trip off the beaten path.

Expect a peaceful New Westminster riverfront row home at Marmalade Sky pre-construction property in a community life amid the hustle and bustle of the lower mainland.

‘Nicknamed Sappers’

The name of this neighbourhood began with the Royal Engineers (nicknamed Sappers) who camped nearby while helping build the community you see today. Today, New Westminster’s Sapperton neighbourhood has become a shopping hot spot for gifts, interiors and kids’ essentials. It has the feel of Vancouver’s Main Street district – a mix of local designers, modern home essentials complete with an organic market, fabulous bakery, gelato shop and variety of eateries. Papa Leo’s Pizza and Gino’s (431 East Columbia) are not to be missed.

Keary Physiotherapy Clinic/ New Westminster Hand Therapy

Centre - We have been serving the residents of Sapperton and surrounding communities for almost 30 years. Whether it’s a car accident, work/sports injury or illness, the therapists at Keary Physiotherapy have extensive experience and many specializations (acupuncture, IMS, vestibular rehabilitation, lymphatic drainage) to assist in getting moving again.

The physiotherapists and occupational therapists at the New Westminster Hand Therapy Centre are Certified Hand Therapists who specialize in the rehabilitation of hand injury/trauma. This centre is the first of it’s kind in New Westminster and is filling a great need for this very specialized service.

Take Five Cafe

Featuring European coffees, gourmet paninis, salads, baked pastas and desserts. ‘Take Five’ for yourself and enjoy a custom created coffee.

Lunch meeting? Group pasta to share. Our chorizo farfalle is classic ‘bow tie’ Italian pasta with chorizo sausage, mushrooms, covered in fresh tomato basil sauce and parmesan cheese. We cater too!

We have a variety of flavours available at each cafe. Stop by for the perfect refreshing afternoon treat. Gluten Free Options now at Take Five Café. Gluten Free Apple Crumble Bar. Cinnamon + nutmeg spiced apples on gluten free pastry. Now at all Cafes.

TD Canada Trust

If you’re seeking comfort and convenience, our Sapperton branch at 280 E. Columbia Street is the place for you. Open seven days a week, the branch provides a wide array of banking and financial services, including a coin counter available to personal banking customers at no fee, and to business customers and the general public at a competitive rate.

TD Canada Trust branches provide extended branch hours that are 50 percent longer than any other bank in Canada. We also provide Flexibility to bank close to work; close to home; or on the go. We are here for you, whenever you need us. In addition to branch services, our customers have 24-hour-a-day access to TD Canada Trust bank accounts with EasyLine telephone banking, EasyWeb Internet banking, and more than 2,700 Green Machine Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across Canada. Our products and services include chequing and savings accounts, investments, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, financial advice, and much more.

Joy Kirkwood, BSc PT, CHT

At Brewery District Dental, we’re happy to serve your entire family’s dental needs. Come visit us at our brand new office, located above Thrifty Foods and TD Canada Trust.

Dr. Francis Yeung and Dr. Jonathan Yeung share a common philosophy: the patient always comes first. Our friendly and pleasant staff members take pride in their skill and knowledge so that we can better serve our patients. We strive to provide efficient, personalized treatment in our state-of-the-art facilities, so that you’ll be happy to return.

We value educating our patients and are happy to explain the procedures we perform. Whether you need a small cavity fixed, or are looking to replace several teeth with implants, we’ll go through every detail with you.

Save On Foods

Located right next to the Sapperton Sky Train Station, our New Westminster location is open 9 am to 8 pm weekdays and 10 am to 6 pm weekends and offers free parking (parkade entry off Alberta Street). A grocery store with so much more, come and visit us!

PHARMACY

Diabetes Management Services

Managing your diabetes not only includes controlling your blood sugar but taking your medications regularly. Call your Save-On-Foods pharmacy to schedule your appointment for a medication check-up. Some of our stores also have certified diabetes educators who can help you along your diabetes journey.

Travel Health and Routine Vaccination Service

Our pharmacies offer vaccinations for you and your family, an important preventive measure. We offer the following:

Meningococcal

Shingles Vaccine

Pneumococcal

HPV

Hepatitis A & B

Routine booster and other travel vaccinations

(see our website for more services)

The Brewery District

THE BREWERY DISTRICT

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In 1879 the Sapperton Brewery - BC’s oldest brewery - was established in the Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster, BC. Over the course of the Brewery’s lifetime, the business changed owners several times, from Coast Breweries to Lucky Lager and finally to Labatt’s Brewing Company in 1958. Labatt’s continued producing its products and other contract beers until 2005, after the decision was made to close the New Westminster plant in 2004.

Conceived to fulfill long-standing community needs, The Brewery District will be a catalyst for social and economic rejuvenation – drawing retailers, businesses, and residents back to the neighbourhood. It will also showcase the most progressive ideas in modern placemaking, combining leading-edge urban design with a deep understanding of human needs to create vital, timeless spaces.

The Labatt Brewery had been listed in the New Westminster Heritage Resource Inventory. With the decommissioning of the Brewery, the City of New Westminster Community Heritage Commission idenitified artifacts from the site that have historical significance. The Brewery District will honour that history and legacy, weaving elements from its past into one collective “community memory” for its future.

Sapperton Landing Park

This park, located at the foot of Cumberland Street, is a pretty place to walk along the Fraser River and to wave at the frequent trains that go by. It also has a bit of dark history - the fishing pier and old house near the entrance were formerly where prisoners were brought in via the river to the old BC Pen across Columbia Street.

But even if you know that, it’s still a peaceful park to visit. Even on a sunny day, very few venture across the railway tracks to visit, so every time I come here, I’ve got the place practically to myself. The path is nicely landscaped and has a number of wooden bridges that make good stopping points to enjoy the view of the Fraser River in all it’s working glory - tugboats, seabirds, log booms - with the mighty Golden Ears and Mt. Baker in the distance.

The only real problem is that, as of yet, the path abruptly ends at Front Street. Narrow and travelled heavily by freight trucks, it’s not safe to walk further along the road. So, you must either turn back along the path, or walk along the paved trail that runs alongside the railroad tracks back to the beginning. This can be fun if there’s a train going through, especially one of the Rocky Mountaineer trains, full of people who like to wave hello to me and my cute dog.

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reasons. It wasn’t long before he moved to Kalamata and then to Athens where he eventually joined the army. Because he was a barber he was in great demand in the army and got to know Generals and others in high command. After the army everyone was leaving Greece, so his father said, “If you want to go, I do not mind,” and he too emigrated, to Montreal.

In Montreal he married a girl from back home, Voula. He learned how to do the latest in styles and razor cuts from the guys in Montreal, Perry Como Style, Hollywood Style and in 1960 they moved to Vancouver.

His first job in Vancouver was at the Hotel Vancouver Barber Shop for three days. Next, he moved to a small shop at 41st & Oak. “I’ve got the best barber in town,” bragged the owner. It wasn’t long before Gus Lloyd spotted him and hired him for his Waverly Barber Shop on Georgia Street. Jack Wasserman wrote about him, “There is a new guy in town who does styles for men. Men’s hairdos.” Lots of business types came into the Waverly and the lifestyle was contagious. Seeing himself as an entrepreneur, he went into partnership with Gus, they bought a building on Richards Street and opened the Bouzouki Greek Coffee Shop.

He opened his own hair salon, the Riviera on Seymour, in 1964. (see p 113)

Symbols

12TH STREET 97

A

Art/Antiques

MAPLE RIDGE ART GALLERY 67

Arthur W. Delamont 20

A Taste of Ukraine 23

B

Backyard Bird Centre 35

Bakeries/Candies/Chocolates

Casa Del Pane 36

COBS bread 41, 42

Delizie Italian Bakery & Bistro 65

Zena’s gluten free 64

BELMONT Golf Course 57

Books

By Jove What A Band 20

Indigo Books 4

My Greek Barber’s Diary 74, 108

Brewery District Dental 103, 105

Bridal/Weddings

Sposa Wedding World 82

C

Cafes/Restaurants

chameleon cafe 65

Original’s-Cafe-Mexicana 22, 24

Take Five Cafe 102, 104

The Sixth Street Grill 91, 93

Yanni’s Greek Taverna 91, 93

Canada Trust 90, 92, 102, 104

Casa Del Pane 36

Casinos

Starlight casino 100

Centres/Halls

THE PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE 27

chameleon cafe 65

Children’s Wear/Toys/Games

children’s PLACE 48

LAZY one 48

monkey business kid’s boutique 64

Village Toy Shop 35

COBS bread 41, 42

Coffee/Tea

GALLAGHERS Coffee Bar 34

SOKO teahouse 34

COQUITLAM 47

Coquitlam Centre Dental Clinic 47

D

delizie Italian Bakery & Bistro 65

Dental

Brewery District Dental 103, 105

DR. DOUGLAS M. LOVELY & ASSOCIATESFAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 89

inspire Dental Group 41, 43

Designers/Architects

DOWNTOWN NEW WESTMINSTER

75

DR. DOUGLAS M. LOVELY & ASSOCIATESFAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 89

E

Eden West Fine Foods & Gifts 21

EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE

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(continued from page 108) “There was no one doing what I was doing!” He had the establishment coming to him, the Jewish Community Syd Belzberg, Leon Kahn, Irving Kates, Sid Golden, Max Fugman, Roy Cantor, Joe Segal, members of the Richmond Golf & Country Club, every CEO in town including Jimmy Pattsion and Peter Bentley all came to him through word of mouth.

In the seventies he opened a second location in the basement of the Hyatt Hotel called The Royal Riviera. He continued buying other businesses, mainly restaurants at first and later condos. He started his own painting and renovation companies. His real estate and business dealings took him first to the US and then to Britain, Switzerland, Bucharest and India.

He and Voula raised three daughters over the years and was instrumental in raising money for the Greek community through his connections and for many other charities in Vancouver and across Canada. Church and family were always foremost in his life!

It Ain’t Over Until Faye Leung the Hat Lady Sings

The Faye and Dean Leung Story!

How they changed the faces of Canada

Dean and Faye Leung were pioneers in blending the Chinese society with the Caucasian society in Vancouver during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. They both fought the decades old discrimination in Canada against the Chinese and other minorities.

Together, they accomplished many things in the fields of banking, housing, education and probably most importantly in the field of immigtration category reform. If you are from an immigrant family who came to Canada after 1967, chances are you are here because of Faye Leung. It can probably be said that Canada is multicultural today because of the efforts of Faye Leung.

Faye was also a pioneer in establishing economic ties between Canada and China starting back in 1980, through to today, when China began to open its doors after

the Cutlural Revolution. She was the first Canadian businesswoman to be invited to China by Deng Xiaoping’s government.

The last chapter in her biography is an overview of the Fantasy Gardens boondoggle which saw the first premier in Commonwealth history forced to resign due to his own corruption. Faye is beaten up and smeared by the premier’s lawyers, then the media and made the scapegoat to keep the premier out of jail. A more in-depth look at this entire affair can be read in this book.

BOOK * BIOGRAPHY

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