Queensborough in New Westminster
Queensborough is a neighbourhood in the city of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. It is on the eastern tip of Lulu Island on the Fraser River.
History
Queensborough was the name originally chosen for the colonial capital by Royal Engineers Commander Colonel Richard Clement Moody. Queen Victoria designated New Westminster instead of Queensborough as her new capital's name. In the 1860s, a survey of Lulu Island by the Royal Engineers resulted in the eastern tip of the island being designated a military reserve for the defense of New Westminster. This portion of land was not incorporated into the new Township of Richmond in 1879. Instead the rapidly growing City of New Westminster annexed the area in 1889. The City received title to the entire Military Reserve from the Provincial Government and it decided to subdivide the area for sale in 1890. A bridge was constructed to reach the area from the Mainland and the lands sold at auction.
The name Queensborough for this neighbourhood of the City was formally established in 1911 when the Queensborough Post Office was opened by early community leader and Italian immigrant Anthony Sprice. In the Chinook Jargon, it is said that an adaption of the name Queensborough - "Koonspa" - is the usual name for New Westminster as a whole. With its many lumber mills and canneries the area became a focus of new immigrants looking for employment and cheap lots to establish family homes. These early groups built their own cultural halls, churches and had many different mutual aid societies. However, the entire community united at time under the Queensborough Ratepayers Association founded in 1911. This group continues to operate and is often cited as the oldest ratepayers association in British Columbia. Early immigrants included the Japanese, Chinese, East Indians or Sikhs, Italians, Greeks, Slovakians, Ukrainians and Finnish peoples. The community grew slowly but developed a unique sense of place because of its unique cultural composition.
Queensborough is today a growing suburban district with a rapidly redeveloped waterfront area known as Port Royal. Queensborough is connected to the rest of New Westminster by the Queensborough Bridge and Annacis Island in Delta by the Derwent Way Bridge. It is served by Highway 91A.
Education
One elementary school, Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, and one middle school, Queensborough Middle School, are located in the neighbourhood.
A Library and community centre were also recently opened. The community centre has a newly renovated exercise area and a gymnasium where local residents partake in physical games of hockey.
Demographics
There is a large population of Indo-Canadian families who live here, however, in recent years the area has become home to many Caucasian and Asian families due to the increasing number of single-family dwellings being built. Many of these new homes are built to resemble old heritage-style homes. In the 1960s, there were many European immigrants; Italians, Portuguese, Polish, Russian etc. as well as Chinese.
At the north end of Queensborough is a new development called Port Royal. To the south is Thompson's Landing, to the west is the industrial area of Tree Island, and to the east is the Fraser River. Access to Annacis Island, an industrial park area and site of one of the GVRD's sewage plants, is via a bridge towards the east end of Queensborough, though the island itself is not part of the City of New Westminster.
Queensborough in New Westminster
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1262 EWEN Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2488372
1262 EWEN Avenue New Westminster V3M 5E4 
$2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2488372
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 856 sq. ft.
Queensborough deplex lot. Potential Multi-family in future. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc.
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275 JARDINE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2475296
275 JARDINE Street New Westminster V3M 5M4
$1,698,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2475296
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,128 sq. ft.
Stunning custom built masterpeice conveniently located in Queensborough. This recently built home exemplifies the pinnacle of craftmanship. With elegant finishings and attention to the most minute details, this beautiful home features 6 beds 7 baths and over 4100 sqft of luxury living. Main features gorgeous kitchen with top of the line ss appliances, large island w/built in sink, quartz counters, gas cooktop, ceramic tile backsplash, 4 cam security system, acrylic cabinets+spice kitchen. Kitchen opens to amazing living room featuring entertainment display, and access to back deck. Main also features separate dinning and living room. Up features 4 beds incl.gorgeous master with spa-like ensuite featuring soaker tub, and access to massive private deck. Home features HRV AC,+BI vacuum. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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647 EWEN Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2422245
647 EWEN Avenue New Westminster V3M 5C2
$1,555,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2422245
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,300 sq. ft.
Heritage development Site. City Approval for 5 strata units. All 3 bedrooms with garages, sizes - 1405 sqft - 1683 sqft. Original front of the building is Heritage, and is incorporated into the development. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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238 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2478067
238 HOWES Street New Westminster V3M 5L6
$1,499,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2478067
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,961 sq. ft.
FINAL HOUSE REMAINING! Your chance to live in the SHOW HOME of a great community. Queensborough New Home Subdivision, near schools, transit, & amenities. QUALITY built home including, 2 car garage pre-wired for electric car charging & back lane. LEGAL 2 bedroom suite with laundry.Potential suite income $2000/month. Radiant in-floor heating, A/C, security system, S/S appliances, quartz counters, crown mouldings, & spice kitchen. 2-5-10 home warranty. Total 7 bedrooms ,6 bathrooms, with open layout, luxurious finishings, floating cabinetry, abundant storage and custom main entry doors. PERFECT for family entertaining and gatherings. Master bedroom includes large walk-in-closet, impressive en-suite,and a private balcony with views of the NorthShore Mountains. A must see gem in NewWestminster. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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244 BOYNE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2469521
244 BOYNE Street New Westminster V3M 5J8
$1,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2469521
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,388 sq. ft.
Gorgeous 2 Level 3437 sqft home in Queensborough. Sitting on a 6515sqft lot, this custom built home features radiant heating, Modern kitchen with SS appliances,quartz countertop. Total 6 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms. 2 Master bedrooms with 2 ensuite baths and another 2 bedrooms,1 bath on main floor above. 2 bed 2 bath legal suite plus recreation room & another full bath on 1st floor. Attached 2 car garage. Close to schools, public transportation, community centre, shopping mall & HWY. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth (K-4) Elementary Queensborough Middle School (5-8) New Westminster Secondary (9-12) More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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222 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2479443
222 HOWES Street New Westminster V3M 5L6
$1,449,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2479443
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,989 sq. ft.
Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=XSF4hytRiUw More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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216 HAMPTON Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2488415
216 HAMPTON Street New Westminster V3M 0K2
$1,449,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2488415
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,990 sq. ft.
Custom Home 2017 Built, Two story with crawl space for sale in Queensborough, Features 7 beds and 6 baths with Detached Double Car Garage with back lane access. Main floor has Living Rm, Family Rm, Dining Area, Modern kitchen with Quartz counters, Wok kitchen, Full bath and Bedroom. Two bedroom ( Two Story ) Legal suit with separate laundry and separate entrance on the side & Rented. Upstairs Has Two Master bedrooms with Ensuits and two another good size bedrooms, Total 3 Full baths, Laundry and Huge Balcony access from Master bedroom. House is beautifully finished with Hardwood floor all over the house, Radiant heat, Crown Moulding, Security cameras, Alarm system, A/C, S/S appliances, Built in vacuum, List goes on & on. Close to amenities. Book your showing today. More detailsListed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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134 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2481812
134 HOWES Street New Westminster V3M 5A6
$1,436,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2481812
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,619 sq. ft.
Welcome to this beautifully finished home with great detail in mind. As you enter your future home you will be impressed with the beautifully tiled open entrance that leads you into the living room. Relax and get cozy while you watch your favourite TV shows in front of a beautiful fireplace over looking the front veranda through the French doors. Main floor offers a full bath with 2 bedrooms for the owners and a 2 bedroom rental suite that can generate approximately $1600/month rent to help with mortgage. As you go up the stairs which are finished with hard floors and glass railings you will be impressed with the open floor plan which leads you into the sitting/lounge area. The 10 X I 0 sliding doors bring ray of light. The custom built kitchen is ready for your meal preparations. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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226 HUME Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2481866
226 HUME Street New Westminster V3M 5N5
$1,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2481866
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,928 sq. ft.
Your perfect family home has arrived.... This beautifully designed home is situated in a great & quiet family orientated neighbourhood of Queenborough; featuring maple cabinetry, granite countertops, radiant heat, crown mouldings, vacuum R.I, tastefully re-done backyard with paving stones & more. Spacious layout with 3 bedrooms up & office with a large 2 bdrm suite rented for $1650 monthly (great tenants). Walking distance to all shops, transit, schools, & community center. Call today to view! More detailsListed by SRS Westside Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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710 CRANE Place in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2500282
710 CRANE Place New Westminster V3M 6P5
$1,399,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2500282
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,180 sq. ft.
A spacious home on a 9665 square ft. lot. This house is located in the fastest growing area of Queensborough. The property features 4 bedrooms upstairs as well as 2-2 bedrooms suites (Both basements are renovated earning income of $3000 per month in rent from basements). To add on to the accessibility of the location it is nearby transit, shopping centres (for example: Walmart), amenities like the Queensborough Community Centre, etc. There are also reputable schools in the area, Queen Elizabeth Elementary, Queensborough Middle School and New Westminster Secondary. Overall a beautiful property in a prosperous area. More detailsListed by Nationwide Realty Corp. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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