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Host your dream wedding aboard the historic MV Native paddlewheeler in New Westminster. Enjoy customizable menus, scenic river views, and a unique celebration space that will make your event truly memorable.
Host your dream wedding aboard the historic MV Native paddlewheeler in New Westminster. Enjoy customizable menus, scenic river views, and a unique celebration space that will make your event truly memorable.
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Operated by Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours · New Westminster, British Columbia
Celebrate your special day in unforgettable style with Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours aboard the stunning MV Native. Located on British Columbia’s Fraser River in New Westminster, this 100-passenger paddlewheeler offers a charming and unique venue for weddings and celebrations. Whether you’re imagining an intimate ceremony or a lively reception, the MV Native provides customizable options from tailored menus and decoration packages to onboard music and coordinated ceremonies. Guests enjoy breathtaking river views, exceptional food and drinks, and an elegant historic setting with modern amenities. This experience perfectly blends riverfront romance with comfort and style, creating cherished memories for you and your loved ones. Beyond weddings, the vessel’s warm atmosphere suits any milestone celebration, offering seamless service by an experienced staff dedicated to making your event flawless. Take advantage of the natural beauty of New Westminster’s waterfront while letting your dream wedding or event come to life aboard this captivating paddlewheeler. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.
easy.
3–5 hours.
No special fitness required; mostly seated and leisurely movement throughout the event
The paddlewheeler can comfortably host up to 100 passengers, making it ideal for intimate to medium-sized weddings and events.
Yes, Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours offers tailored menu options to suit your event’s preferences and dietary needs.
Absolutely, the MV Native is equipped with accessibility features to accommodate guests with mobility challenges.
Yes, you can personalize your event space with decorations, and the team provides decor packages or can assist with custom requests.
The boat has covered areas and indoor spaces ensuring your celebration continues comfortably regardless of weather.
Yes, the vessel supports live music and DJ setups to enhance your celebration’s atmosphere.
New Westminster is British Columbia’s oldest city, rich in history as a former provincial capital and key river port.
Efforts along the Fraser River focus on protecting salmon habitats and maintaining water quality to preserve the local ecosystem.
Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours operates scenic and themed cruises on the Fraser River from New Westminster, British Columbia. The company offers a range of scheduled experiences aboard the authentic M.V. Native paddlewheeler, including dinner cruises, sunset dinner-dance nights with live music, nature and historic day cruises, holiday-themed sailings, and private events such as weddings and celebrations. Guests can choose from signature experiences like the Valentines Dinner Cruise, Sunset Dinner Cruise with live music and Hyack fireworks viewing, the Ladner Wetlands and Nature Cruise, and full-day excursions to historic Fort Langley that include lunch and local exploration. Seasonal offerings include Christmas Dinner Cruises and a special Fort Langley "Christmas in the Village" day cruise featuring holiday markets and afternoon tea. The M.V. Native accommodates private gatherings and weddings with customizable menus, decoration packages, and onboard ceremony options. Many cruises serve multi-course meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients and feature live entertainment, DJs, or themed evenings such as Halloween Fright Night (19+). Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours emphasizes authentic riverboat experiences and scenic views of the Fraser River and nearby Coast Mountain Range. All information is provided in third person and reflects the available scheduled trips and private event services offered from the New Westminster home port.
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