columbia-shops

New Westminster offers plenty of shopping from vintage clothing to quirky giftware, bridal and formal wear, art, antiques, and outdoor markets.

Take a walk along Front Street and the River Market where you will find outdoor vendors and uniqus shops selling antiques and locally made goods. At the River Market you will find shops where you can buy locally made goods, tea, baking, and fresh food.

For history and antique buffs, there is Antique Alley on Front Street. Front Street is a popular location for the movie and television industries where Godzilla, The X-Files, The Twilight Saga, and Rumble in the Bronx were filmed. Antique Alley has wide array of antiques, collectables, and movie props than any other store in Metro Vancouver. You can find Georgian to mid-century modern furniture, industrial items, militaria, retro lamps, jewellery, art, you name it.

Looking for vintage clothing? If you are in New Westminster, you are in the right place for a great selection. You will find stores with vintage clothing to suit all tastes along such as Grand Consignment Centrel on Carnavron Street, Found Boutique on Columbia Street, and Uncommon Vintage at the Quay.

On Columbia Street you will find a great selection of bridal and formal wear for your wedding, graduation, or other special occasion at a number of stores on Columbia Street. It is said that New Westminster's Columbia Street is the heart of bridal and formal wear of the Metro Vancouver area.

For art enthusiasts, Van Dop Gallery, located at 421 Richmond Street, offers a large selection of art works including paintings, photography, sculpture, and artifacts for home and office decor. You can find ceramics, artisan jewellery, metal art, wood objects, glass art, and more.

Visit the Farmers Market held every Thursday in Tipperary Park from March to November where you can buy farm-fresh produce, plants, and gourmet prepared foods while enjoying live entertainment.