Sapperton | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Brewery District in Sapperton | |
| Etymology: The Royal Engineers, who were often referred to as "Sappers". | |
  Sapperton Sapperton in Greater Vancouver | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′40.5″N 122°53′34″W / 49.227917°N 122.89278°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional District | Metro Vancouver |
| City | New Westminster |
| Established | 1860 1889 (incorporated into New Westminster) |
| Founded by | Colonel Richard Moody |
Sapperton is a neighborhood of the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada,[1] located in the northeastern part of the city on its borders with Coquitlam and Burnaby. It is located on the slope above the Fraser River concentrated on Brunette Avenue and Columbia Street and is 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”.[2] The neighbourhood of Sapperton has shops for multiple purposes e.g. bicycle repair, a bar, restaurants and karate place. Royal Columbian Hospital is located in Sapperton. The neighbourhood of Sapperton has outdoor space, parks e.g. Sapperton and Hume Parks. Hume Park contains a swimming pool and has a forested area leading to the Brunette River. Sapperton is located close to two Skytrain stations, Sapperton station and Braid station.