Moored in New Westminster next to the Westminster Quay Public Market and one block from the New Westminster Skytrain Station, this convenient location will please everyone. A paddlewheeler cruise on the Fraser River will also give you a fascinating view of British Columbia's varied industries and the abundance of wildlife that dominates the shores of this famous river. With our location some eighteen miles inland you can be assured of smooth sailing no matter what time of year.

Departing from the modern New Westminster waterfront, you will relive the excitement of the 19th century. Our entertaining and informative narration explains the hardships encountered by Simon Fraser on his historic voyage in 1808. See where the many Indian nations fished, hunted and trapped on the river banks. Picture the wild days of the Gold Rush when the river became a major highway for the lengendary steamboats and the important role of the Hudson's Bay Company in the development of British Columbia.

Our Fort Langley voyage takes you through fascinating scenery and wildlife, historic locales and will dock at Fort Langley, the birthplace of British Columbia. Visit the original Hudson's Bay Company Trading Post and explore the village with its many interesting sites, shops, museums and antique stores that make up Fort Langley's unique character.

The one hundred passenger paddlewheeler has two levels and is fully licensed. A comfortable warm oak interior as well as an outside deck will make your special occasion truly memorable. The M.V. Native was built in 1985 and meets all Coast Guard requirements to make her one of the safest vessels on the Fraser River.