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®# R2528772
275 JARDINE Street New Westminster V3M 5M4
$1,678,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2528772
- 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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327 BOYNE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2518044
327 BOYNE Street New Westminster V3M 5J9
$1,598,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2518044
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,431 sq. ft.
Beautiful custom-built masterpiece! This gorgeous home exemplifies the pinnacle of craftmanship. With elegant finishing, vaulted ceilings, and attention to detail. This beautiful home features 5 beds 6 baths and over 3400 sqft of luxury living. Main features gourmet kitchen with top of the line ss appliances, large island, 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 private back deck. Main also features separate dining room, living room and entertainment room showcasing bar and gas fireplace. Up features 4 beds Inc. gorgeous master with spa-like ensuite, featuring soaker tub, and access to massive private deck. Home includes HRV and AC! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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344 FENTON Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2524821
344 FENTON Street New Westminster V3M 5H9
$1,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2524821
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,266 sq. ft.
Don't miss your chance to own this brand new custom home located in fast growing community of Queensborough. This well built home offers 5 bedroom 6 bathrooms with 2 bedroom mortgage helper. Your future homes offers many things including AC/HRV, radiant heating, SS Kitchen Aid appliances, over sized sundeck, wok kitchen, 2-5-10 home warranty and much more. Call today for private viewing. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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A 353 FENTON Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2511226
A 353 FENTON Street New Westminster V3M 5J1
$1,448,880Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2511226
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,886 sq. ft.
NO GST, Modern Style Home With All The Extra Features Anyone Can Ask For. 7 Bed 4 Bath Includes Caesarstone Countertops and Backsplash With Floating Cabinets Throughout, Heated/Bluetooth Backlit Mirrors, Matching Kitchen Aid Appliances With Wall Oven, Wok Kitchen With LG Fridge And Gas Stove, Concrete Tile Decks, KEF in Wall/Ceiling speakers High Quality Finishing And Much Much More. 4 Bedroom Suite or a 3 Bedroom Legal Suite With Potential For Another Suite. Walking Distance To Shopping, Grocery, Transit, Schools And Community Center. Close To 22st Skytrain Station. New Sidewalks To Go With City's Future Roadworks Plan. 2-5-10 Year Warranty. Quality Builder Since 1990. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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218 HUME Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2525562
218 HUME Street New Westminster V3M 5N5
$1,249,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2525562
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,756 sq. ft.
STOP Searching and START Packing. Custom-built house in centralized location by original owners doesn’t compromise with quality. Den/Flex room paired with spacious living and dining area on the main floor. Chef inspired gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and oversized island. Outdoor deck for summer BBQ’s, Radiant heat, crown moulding, natural gas fireplace, never ending storage space, back lane access, double car garage, lots of street parking. Flex Room, Three Bright and Spacious bedrooms, master bedroom has ensuite with oversize jacuzzi/jetted tub. Legal Two bedrooms mortgage helper has huge kitchen, spacious family and dining area and 1.5 washrooms. Close to Schools, shopping, transit, easy access to major routes. Opportunities like this don’t come often.. Hurry Up !! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Bozz Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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417 300 SALTER Street in New Westminster: Queensborough Condo for sale in "LIGHT HOUSE" : MLS®# R2527060
417 300 SALTER Street New Westminster V3M 0L9
$1,199,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2527060
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,471 sq. ft.
Welcome to Light House by Aragon. Situated on the edge of the Fraser River, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse Loft home is beautifully designed. Folding glass window walls, multiple outdoor spaces including private rooftop patio with gas fire table, vaulted ceilings with skylights, engineered hardwood flooring, and a Monogram appliance package are just some of the features. Minutes away from Port Royal Park and downtown New West, get to Downtown Vancouver via the Skytrain in under 30 minutes. More detailsListed by Icon Property Advisors Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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232 DAWE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale in "QUEENSBOROUGH" : MLS®# R2453622
232 DAWE Street New Westminster V3M 5N2
$1,188,880Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2453622
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,008 sq. ft.
TWO ROAD FRONTAGES Dawe Street and Hume St. Subdivision potential - please check with city - 49.7 feet wide and 175 feet deep. Currently spilit level home plus carriage house that are rentable. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Brent Roberts Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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319 FENTON Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2458538
319 FENTON Street New Westminster V3M 5J1
$997,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2458538
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,190 sq. ft.
Builders and developers alert. Builders and developers alert. Dont miss your chance to own this great building lot located in Queensborough. This 55x146= 8030sq/ft lot is available for you to build your dream home. 321 & 315 Fenton st also available. Purchase all 3 for 5 lot assembly or individually. Call for more details. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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1 800 SOUTH DYKE Road in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale in "Queensborough Marina" : MLS®# R2516453
1 800 SOUTH DYKE Road New Westminster V3M 4Z8
$949,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2516453
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,201 sq. ft.
Welcome aboard!! Have you always wanted to try living on the water? This charming float home is centrally located in New Westminster's Queensborough community. The home is wonderfully spacious with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms spread across two levels and fully updated. You own your own slip in the strata and do not pay any moorage fees. Surrounded by nature - the Fraser river, mountains & the waterfront park next door, you can sightsee from the comfort of your living room complete with natural gas fireplace. Natural light fills the home no matter the season. Energy efficient hot water on demand included for ease. Wildlife, trails, shopping and river boating all steps away. You can even keep your boat on your own slip just steps from your front door! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty (Langley) and RE/MAX LIFESTYLES REALTY - IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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