Parking Near New Westminster Museum, Quayside
Where Can I Park for New Westminster Museum?
New Westminster Museum is at 777 Columbia Street in Downtown, near Quayside. Anvil Centre’s underground car park has three levels and 270 stalls, with rates of $3.75 for 1 hour, $10.50 for 5 hours and $18 for 10 hours. City pay parking stations and meters charge $3.25 to $3.75 an hour in 2026.
- Address
- 777 Columbia Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Lot in New Westminster, BC, 250 m (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- New Westminster station, 100 m (2 min walk)
Parking Near Quayside
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Brett Sayles
Parking at New Westminster Museum on Columbia Street
New Westminster Museum is at 777 Columbia Street in Downtown, near Quayside. The closest named facility in the available local visitor information is Anvil Centre’s underground car park, with three levels and 270 stalls (Anvil Centre). Its published rates are $3.75 for 1 hour, $10.50 for 5 hours and $18 for 10 hours (Anvil Centre).
The Anvil Centre facility is a practical choice for a museum visit because the rates cover longer stays as well as short stops. City pay parking stations and meters in New Westminster have a 2026 hourly rate range of $3.25 to $3.75 (City of New Westminster).
Busy Times and Street Parking Around Downtown New Westminster
Downtown parking pressure is likely to be highest when visitors are also using the Anvil Centre and nearby cultural venues. Anvil Centre describes its underground facility as one of three levels serving the centre, while Downtown New Westminster directs drivers to a map showing parkades close to destinations (Anvil Centre; Downtown New Westminster).
For short roadside stops, the City’s pay parking stations and meters use hourly charges rather than a single area-wide free rate. The 2026 city rate range is $3.25 to $3.75 an hour, with payment minimums of $1 by credit card and $0.25 in cash (City of New Westminster). Drivers should use marked pay spaces rather than assuming an unrestricted street space is available near 777 Columbia Street.
Other Named Parking Choices Near the Museum
Downtown New Westminster’s parking map identifies nearby parkades and lets visitors choose a facility close to their destination (Downtown New Westminster). This is useful when the closest underground option is busy, particularly during periods when Anvil Centre is drawing visitors as well as museum users.
The city’s pay parking stations and meters provide another official option around Downtown, with 2026 hourly rates ranging from $3.25 to $3.75 (City of New Westminster). Anvil Centre also identifies two large nearby parkades as additional parking choices beyond its own underground facility (Anvil Centre). These named downtown options keep the search within the central area instead of pushing visitors towards parking farther from the site.
Parksy Parking Spaces Close to 777 Columbia Street
Parksy lists secure underground parking in New Westminster, 250 m from the site, at $50 an hour. A parking-lot space in New Westminster is also 250 m away and costs $3.24 an hour. These two options place drivers close to the museum while offering different space types and hourly prices.
A garage space identified as Garage #65 is 380 m away and costs $6.99 an hour. The 27 Church St. lot in Vancouver is 420 m away and costs $4.49 an hour. A covered 24/7 space in New Westminster is 1.3 km away at $50 an hour, while a secure 24/7 monthly space in Surrey is 1.9 km away at $600 a month.
New Westminster Station and Walking to the Museum
New Westminster station is the nearest rail station, 100 m from the museum, which is a 2-minute walk.
The site is in Downtown, near Quayside, and Quayside centre is 540 m away. Visitors starting from the station have the shortest recorded approach, while people already in Quayside can walk into Downtown rather than moving a car for the final part of the trip.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for New Westminster Museum?
New Westminster Museum is at 777 Columbia Street in Downtown, near Quayside. Anvil Centre’s underground car park has three levels and 270 stalls, with rates of $3.75 for 1 hour, $10.50 for 5 hours and $18 for 10 hours. City pay parking stations and meters charge $3.25 to $3.75 an hour in 2026.
What Is the Closest Parking Facility to New Westminster Museum?
The closest named facility in the available local visitor information is Anvil Centre’s underground car park. It has three levels and 270 stalls. Published rates are $3.75 for 1 hour, $10.50 for 5 hours and $18 for 10 hours, making it suitable for both short stops and longer museum visits.
How Much Does Street Parking Cost Near the Museum?
City pay parking stations and meters in New Westminster charge $3.25 to $3.75 an hour in 2026. Payment minimums are $1 by credit card and $0.25 in cash. Drivers should use marked pay spaces rather than assuming an unrestricted street space is available near 777 Columbia Street.
What Other Parking Choices Are Available in Downtown?
Downtown New Westminster’s parking map identifies nearby parkades and helps visitors choose a facility close to their destination. Anvil Centre also identifies two large nearby parkades as additional choices beyond its underground facility. These options keep the search within the central area when the closest underground option is busy.
What Parksy Spaces Are Close to the Museum?
Parksy lists secure underground parking in New Westminster 250 m away at $50 an hour, and a parking-lot space also 250 m away at $3.24 an hour. Garage #65 is 380 m away at $6.99 an hour. A lot at 27 Church St. is 420 m away at $4.49 an hour.
Can I Take the Train and Walk to the Museum?
New Westminster station is the nearest rail station, 100 m from the museum, which is a 2-minute walk. The site is in Downtown, near Quayside, and Quayside centre is 540 m away. Visitors starting from the station have the shortest recorded approach, while people already in Quayside can walk into Downtown.
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