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Second Street

Second Street in Second Street, BC — .

New Westminster Welcomes You · 35 parks & green spaces · 353 places to eat

open now 1223 places mapped 30 events this week
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What it's like to live here

Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Second Street.

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Daily errands1087 nearby

Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.

Walkable core130 close-by

Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.

Green space212 parks & trails

Parks, trails and outdoor stops that shape the week-to-week feel.

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Find your kind of day

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The quick read

What is happening in Second Street this week?

Second Street has 30 current event listings. Current picks include HOLLY HUMBERSTONE - Cruel World North American Tour, SUMMER STARS, Don Toliver: Octane Tour.

Are there free things to do in Second Street?

There are 4 event listings that look free or no-cost near Second Street, including Black0ut, Club:Obsessed at Happy Ending Fridays, FOR REAL FRIDAYS: SUMR4EVR 2026.

What is a good date-night idea in Second Street?

For a date night near Second Street, start with SUMMER STARS, Pink Martini, 4 YEARS ANNIVERSARY, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.

What local news matters around Second Street right now?

A block party transformed Second Street into an open-air festival, while a detour is planned for part of the street in Ursina. One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Second Street and Houston Ave. The city also announced a waterline project open house and an evacuation for Second Street demolition.

What is Second Street good for day to day?

Second Street has 353 food and drink places and 39 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.

Is Second Street a good place to live?

Second Street has 212 parks and green spaces, 353 places to eat, and 734 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What is Second Street known for?

Second Street is known locally for landmarks like New Westminster Welcomes You, its 353-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Second Street this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Second Street, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Choose your own adventure - Second Street

Tap what you feel like doing, set how long, pick how you'll get around, and we'll route it and time it from real places.

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    Three hand-picked days through Second Street, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Starbucks Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Grimston Park Park
    3. Lunch Taco Del Mar Mexican
    4. Treat Marble Slab Creamery Ice Cream
    5. Browse BC Fireplace Hardware
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead BC Parkway 9.1 km
    2. Picnic Ryall Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Papa Dave's Pizza Pizza
    4. Run around Westside Dog Off Leash Area Dog Park
    5. Casual dinner Quiznos Sandwich
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History New Westminster Welcomes You Artwork
    2. Coffee Waves Coffee House Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop Bulk Barn Supermarket
    4. Dinner out Rozzini's Italian
    5. Tonight 2026 Kitsilano Pool - Length Swim Session Fri Jun 26 · 7:00 AM
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    12th St. Barbers
    Pho Maxima
    Papa Dave's Pizza
    Royal Rose Tattoo
    Bosley's
    Banana Republic
    Man in Mirror Barbershop
    CrossFit
    Quiznos
    Starbucks
    Rose Ink Parlour
    BC Cannabis Store
    Inline Motors
    Bubble Waffle Cafe
    The Thirsty Duck

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    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Second Street and the surrounding area.

    A block party transformed Second Street into an open-air festival, while a detour is planned for part of the street in Ursina. One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Second Street and Houston Ave. The city also announced a waterline project open house and an evacuation for Second Street demolition.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 24, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Second Street?

    Second Street has 35 parks and green spaces, 353 places to eat, and landmarks like New Westminster Welcomes You. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Second Street?

    Most of Second Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Second Street?

    Second Street sits in Second Street, British Columbia, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Second Street?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Second Street, and can connect you with a local agent.