South Westminster is an industrial neighbourhood in the
Whalley town centre of
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, located on the
Fraser River south of the city of
New Westminster
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.
History
South Westminster is historically known as
Brownsville, a former residential community that was first settled in the late 19th century. During the mid-20th century, South Westminster began development into the present day industrial area.
Transportation
South Westminster is served by
Scott Road station
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of
Metro Vancouver
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's
SkyTrain rapid transit
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system. The station is located in the northern end of the neighbourhood at the interchange between the King George Boulevard and Scott Road, near the border with
Bridgeview.
References
{{SurreyBCNeighbourhoods
Neighbourhoods in Surrey, British Columbia
Populated places on the Fraser River