Queensborough Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It occupies the eastern end of Lulu Island, bordered by Richmond to the west and reached from the New Westminster mainland via the Queensborough Bridge, with the Fraser River surrounding its other sides.

History

Surveyed by the Royal Engineers in the 1860s as a military reserve, the area was annexed by New Westminster in 1889 and subdivided from 1890; the Queensborough name was formalized with a post office in 1911. Immigrants drawn to sawmills, canneries and shipyards built a culturally diverse community.

Lifestyle

It combines older residential streets with newer subdivisions and riverside industry, retaining a diverse, self-contained feel.

Housing & property types

Housing ranges from older detached homes to newer single-family houses, townhouses and condominiums.

Shopping & dining

Queensborough Landing is a shopping and outlet centre with stores and restaurants.

Parks & recreation

The Queensborough waterfront features a riverside boardwalk and parks, along with the Queensborough Community Centre.

Schools

The New Westminster School District (SD40) serves the area, including Queensborough Middle School.

Getting around

Access is by road via the Queensborough Bridge (Highway 91A) and by bus; there is no SkyTrain in the neighbourhood.

Attractions & landmarks

Queensborough Landing and the riverfront are local destinations.

Community facilities

The Queensborough Community Centre serves residents.

Who it may suit

It may suit buyers wanting newer housing and riverside amenities with quick highway access to Richmond and Surrey.

Nearby neighbourhoods