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New Horizons

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About New Horizons

New Horizons works well as a base: 51km from Shannon Falls.

New Horizons is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 8,495, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, New Horizons sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add New Horizons to your route.

About New Horizons

Glen Park is an urban park in the Town Centre area of Coquitlam, British Columbia. It contains a picnic area, park trails, playground, ball diamond, and fenced dog park. Starting in 2012, the 16.7-acre park went through a $508,000 upgrade in part to support all the high density construction going on in the area.

Read more During the upgrade the city controversially cut down many trees in the park.

Read more on Wikipedia

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New Horizons offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is New Horizons located?

New Horizons is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.2813 latitude, -122.7791 longitude.

What is the population of New Horizons?

New Horizons has a population of approximately 8,495 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
8,495
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.2813, -122.7791

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from New Horizons

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Stanley Park Totem Poles

Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.

25 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.

26 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Lions Gate Bridge

Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea-to-Sky Highway

Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

45 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Shannon Falls

British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea to Sky Gondola

Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near New Horizons

  • 25 kmCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
  • 26 kmLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
  • 45 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 52 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
  • 73 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near New Horizons.

Coquitlam

🇨🇦 Canada

0 km awayPop. 148,625

Glenwood

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 11,437

River Springs

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 2,325

Coquitlam Town Centre

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 24,282

Oxford Heights

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 6,156

Canyon Springs

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 7,528

Meadowbrook

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 1,969

Port Coquitlam

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 58,000

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