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Sapperton
Neighbourhood
Brewery District in Sapperton
Brewery District in Sapperton
Etymology: The Royal Engineers, who were often referred to as "Sappers".
Sapperton is located in Greater Vancouver Regional District
Sapperton
Sapperton
Sapperton in Greater Vancouver
Coordinates: 49°13′40.5″N 122°53′34″W / 49.227917°N 122.89278°W / 49.227917; -122.89278
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional DistrictMetro Vancouver
CityNew Westminster
Established1860
1889 (incorporated into New Westminster)
Founded byColonel Richard Moody

Sapperton is a neighborhood within the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada,[1] located in the northeastern part of the city, which borders the areas of Coquitlam and Burnaby. It is located on the slope above the Fraser River, which is mainly concentrated on Brunette Avenue and Columbia Street and is also northeast of the former British Columbia Penitentiary.

The neighborhood was the location of the barracks and other housing for the Royal Engineers, Columbia Detachment otherwise known as “sappers”.[citation needed].[2] The Royal Columbian Hospital is located in Sapperton. The neighbourhood of Sapperton consist of Sapperton and Hume Parks. Hume Park contains a swimming pool and has a forested area leading to the Brunette River. Sapperton is also located close to two Skytrain stations, Sapperton station and Braid station.

References

  1. ^ "Sapperton (community)". BC Geographical Names.
  2. ^ "Sapperton_Landing_History.pdf" (PDF).
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