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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317 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2687799
317 HOWES Street New Westminster V3M 5L8 
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2687799
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,706 sq. ft.
Queensborough Townhouse Development Site. OC[ calls for Multi-family. Sold together with neighbouring property at 319 Howes St. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd.
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310 PEMBINA Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2769558
310 PEMBINA Street New Westminster V3M 5J6
$2,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2769558
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,490 sq. ft.
Newer built home. Ideal for a large family. Open concept with a functional layout. 3,490 sqft on a 50x130 ft lot. 9 foot ceilings on both levels. Bonus spice kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances! A total of 6 bedrooms and 6 full baths. Legal 1 bedroom mortgage helper. With large driveway for extra parking. Extra 1500 sqft storage in crawl space. Fully fenced backyard. Don't miss your opportunity to own this bright, beautiful and luxurious home. Minutes from local parks, schools, transit, and shopping. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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206 PHILLIPS Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2780656
206 PHILLIPS Street New Westminster V3M 5P1
$2,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2780656
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 2,969 sq. ft.
Wow, this one is a stunner, best built house on the market in Queensborough. You don't want to miss out on this one. This custom built home has everything that a family can ask for. Here are just few of the items that is being offered in this beautiful home: Fisher n Paykal appliances, Quartz countertops, custom stone fireplace mantel, wine cellar, custom mud room, imported Italian tiles in master bath and powder, Kohler plumbing fixtures thru out, radiant heating, engineered hardwood flooring, , artificial turf grass, surround sound thru out, security cameras and alarm system, rental suites generating huge income to help with mortgage and much more. Book a private showing today or come see this home during the open house: Sun. May 28 12-2pm More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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1304 EWEN Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2658303
1304 EWEN Avenue New Westminster V3M 5E7
$2,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2658303
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,157 sq. ft.
Corner lot with potential to subdivide. House is in good condition and has a very large detached garage /shed measuring 650 square feet (24.1 ft x 27 ft). Property has a large rear yard. All measurements approx. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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647 EWEN Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2780708
647 EWEN Avenue New Westminster V3M 5C2
$2,055,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2780708
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,300 sq. ft.
Heritage Development site. City approval in place for 5 strata units with home and double garage parking. Sizes Range 1405 - 1683 Sq Ft. Note: Original front half of building is Heritage and is incorporated into the development. Presently Rented at $5000 a month. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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236 JARDINE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2714405
236 JARDINE Street New Westminster V3M 5M3
$1,999,500Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2714405
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,866 sq. ft.
22,000 + Sq. Ft. lot with 71' frontage and 313.5' depth. Current zoning allow for three homes to be built on this property. Higher and better use re-zoning cant be too far away. Brand new townhome site next door. Great Hold with solid clean rental property with basement partly finished with private entrance. Quickly developing Queensborough neighborhood. Walk to many amenities and public transit. Convenient, affordable Queensborough location with excellent no bridge commute to Richmond. More detailsListed by Park Georgia Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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1247 EWEN Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2770475
1247 EWEN Avenue New Westminster V3M 5E5
$1,999,500Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2770475
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,865 sq. ft.
Investors, builders and families, this is an opportunity you cannot miss. This 80ft wide property offers a sub-dividable lot with a preliminary approval already granted! With ample space to create multiple residential units, this lot sits on a quiet section of Ewen Ave in the Queensborough area. This nearly quarter-acre lot makes a great investment! Taking this one large home and potentially splitting it into two profitable properties. Even if you're not ready to split that property right away, the house is in comfortable living conditions. The current house has a substantial amount of bedrooms (7) and square footage, including a self-contained suite and potential additional suite. The renting opportunities are took good to pass on. As an investment, profitable rental property or own home, this lot is a wildcard! More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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232 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2755600
232 HOWES Street New Westminster V3M 5L6
$1,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2755600
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,961 sq. ft.
Custom quality built in a desired location, current owner with 2-5-10 warrantee balance.it is 7 bedroom , 9 ft Ceiling both on the main floor and upper floor. Outstanding custom kitchen with high end appliances including a wok/spice kitchen, in floor radiant heat, AC, Alarm, Security cameras and surround sound in family room. Extra storage space in crawl space. legal suite with $2000 rent per month as mortgage helper. 2 car detached garage off back lane access. Queensborough Elementary School, Shopping Mall and bus stop is at walking distance. More detailsListed by SRS Panorama Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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1006 SALTER Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2769997
1006 SALTER Street New Westminster V3M 5A6
$1,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2769997
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,438 sq. ft.
Almost Brand New and NO GST! Beautifully designed and planned, this home offers you 3 Bedrooms + 1 Den + 1 Nook for your exclusive use along with a 2-Bedroom Suite as Mortgage Helper! Comes with 5 Bathrooms and 5 Feet high Crawl Space. 2-5-10 Year Warranty. Loads of parking at the back with access from the Laneway and free parking in front on a wide Salter Street. Talk about Location - close to Shopping (Walmart etc), Factory Outlet Stores, Restaurants, Elementary and Middle Schools, Transportation and Casino! Easy access to the Highway. Quick commute to Burnaby, Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey and to the Border. Small neighborly community in the middle of big Cities! A walk by the River, which is steps away, can do wonders for you! Open House Sunday, April 23, 1:00-4:00PM. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Dream Home Realty - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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353 JOHNSTON Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2776289
353 JOHNSTON Street New Westminster V3M 5H4
$1,899,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2776289
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,926 sq. ft.
The brand new Energy efficient home offers plenty of space for a family. The five bedrooms and five bathrooms are perfect for a large family. Plus, a one-bedroom legal suite can provide an extra monthly income of approximately $1600. The Main house has a front and back deck, and the legal suite has a separate back deck. The tandem garage is ideal for parking two cars. The Main level house has a waterproof laminate floor, and the second level has a regular laminate floor. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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1233 SALTER Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2773938
1233 SALTER Street New Westminster V3M 6W9
$1,875,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2773938
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,220 sq. ft.
This is your opportunity to own a stunning and well-appointed 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom family home in an outstanding location. The large 49x121 ft lot (6,006 sqft) includes updates throughout such as new kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances; refreshed bathrooms with modern flooring; plus updated closet organizers & ceiling fans for additional comfort. Enjoy the convenience of a double car garage along with ample storage space under the crawlspace! Furthermore you can relax in your private backyard oasis. Bonus income $2,800 per month. All these amenities are within close proximity of schools shopping transit and highways making this one complete package that cannot be missed out on. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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1233 ECKERT Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2703019
1233 ECKERT Avenue New Westminster V3M 6X3
$1,769,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2703019
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,498 sq. ft.
Big family home with 2 mortgage helper locate din Queensborough close to Walmart, Outlet Shopping Centre, Parks, Public Transit, School crawl space for storage, private fully fenced backyard. Public open house Saturday and Sunday May 13th & 14th, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd. - IOLANDA ESPOSITO PREC
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