Area Guide
New Westminster, BC
A compact Fraser River city with historic character, SkyTrain access, dense condo pockets, established residential hillsides, and a walkable waterfront core.
Around New Westminster
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Explore restaurants, everyday essentials, schools, parks, hospitals, shopping, wellness, places of worship, major transit stations, and family-friendly places around New Westminster, BC.
100 mapped pointsCurated public listings + official school/city sources
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New Westminster, BC homes worth watching.
A mock preview of how active opportunities can sit inside each area guide — clean scan value first, then Mark can replace this with live feed logic when the real listing source is ready.
Active · Detached$1,638,000Renovated character residence minutes from Queen Elizabeth Park.Featured · Townhome$1,088,000Polished townhome with flexible work-from-home space.Preview · Condo$789,000Elevated condo living close to Seawall access and daily essentials.Active · Detached$2,248,000Quiet west-side family home with refined indoor-outdoor flow.New · Duplex$1,398,000Architectural half-duplex close to Fraser Street dining and parks.Coming Soon · Condo$928,000Bright concrete residence with city outlook and strong transit access.
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® HPI Home Price Comparison, New Westminster, May 2026. Verify against the latest board data before making a pricing decision.
- 36,099Occupied private dwellings
- 2.2Average household size
11.2%
Population change from 2016 to 2021
Total private dwellings counted in the 2021 Census
Median age of the population
People per square kilometre
0–1413%
15–6471%
65+16%
1 person37%
2 people34%
3 people14%
4 people10%
5+ people5%
Single-detached14%
Low/mid-rise apartment35%
High-rise apartment35%
Duplex/row/semi17%
Top local picks
Discover local gems.
Lifestyle-first local gems: restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, gyms, wellness studios, shopping, and recreation spots researched from official venue pages and public sources.
Top Local Gems
River Market
A lively riverfront market anchoring New Westminster’s Quay lifestyle.
Market / food hall
Top Local Gems
Westminster Pier Park
A signature Fraser River park with boardwalk energy, views, and urban green space.
Riverfront park
Top Local Gems
Queen’s Park
A classic city park with gardens, sports, heritage character, and family amenities.
Historic park
Top Local Gems
Anvil Centre
A modern cultural hub for theatre, exhibitions, events, and downtown community life.
Civic / cultural centre
Top Local Gems
Steel & Oak Brewing Co.
A respected local brewery with a strong reputation across Metro Vancouver.
Craft brewery
Top Local Gems
El Santo
A standout contemporary Mexican restaurant that adds destination dining to downtown New West.
RestaurantSources: curated lifestyle research, official venue pages, public business listings, and exact-source image manifests. Verify hours, availability, and business details before visiting.
Elementary Schools.
École Qayqayt ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
Herbert Spencer ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
Lord Kelvin ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
Skwo:wech ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
Queen Elizabeth ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
F.W. Howay ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
Connaught Heights ElementaryNew Westminster · localPublic Elementary
Middle Schools.
High Schools.
Source: New Westminster Schools / SD40 public school context — verify catchment by exact address. 11 schools cached. Verify attendance assignment with the district using the exact property address.
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