East New Westminster Neighborhood Profile (and Available Listings)

River views, cozy character homes and family friendly streets. Home to the Former Labatts Brewery (closed its doors in 2004) and now known as the Brewery District - A dynamic, Progressive, District Offering a mix of Residential High rises,  Retail shops, Restaurants, Coffee shops  and Office buildings. 
The triumvirate of The Heights, Sapperton and Fraserview neighbourhoods in New Westminster East are all about local history, outstanding views of the Fraser River and urban living to take you back to the 1950s & ‘60s. Diverse, family friendly and now a destination for city hipsters, the three main neighbourhoods of New Westminster East are located below 10th Avenue traveling north, Sapperton located on a slope above the Fraser River bordered by Brunette Ave to the east, Columbia Street to the south, and McBride Boulevard to the west where you’ll find both The Heights and Fraserview neighbourhoods.

New Westminster Elementary Schools (Kindergarten to Grade 5)

The New Westminster School District has eight elementary schools.

 Visit the school websites listed below.


  • Connaught Heights Elementary School

2201 London Street, New Westminster BC V3M 3G1
Connaught Heights Elementary School Website


  • École Qayqayt Elementary School

85 Merivale Street, New Westminster, BC  V3L 0G2
École Qayqayt Elementary School Website 


  • F.W. Howay Elementary School

91 Courtney Crescent, New Westminster, BC V3L 4M1
F.W. Howay Elementary School Website


  • École Herbert Spencer Elementary School

605 Second Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 5R9
École Herbert Spencer Elementary School Website


  • Lord Kelvin Elementary School

1010 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 2M9
Lord Kelvin Elementary School Website


  • École Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School

1714 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, B.C.  V3M 2S7
École Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School Website


  • Queen Elizabeth Elementary School (K-4)

921 Salter Street, New Westminster, BC. V3M 6G8
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Website


  • Richard McBride Elementary School

331 Richmond Street, New Westminster BC V3L 4B7
Richard McBride Elementary School Website 

Middle Schools


New Westminster School District recognizes that the needs of children between the ages of 10-13 are unique and specific. To better cater to these students, the school district has introduced the Middle School concept and now boasts three modern schools within the city. We are proud to announce the September 2016 opening of our newest middle school, Fraser River Middle School.


  • École Glenbrook Middle School

701 Park Crescent, New Westminster, BC V3L 5V4
École Glenbrook Middle School website


  • Queensborough Middle School

833 Salter Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G8
Queensborough Middle School website


  • Fraser River Middle School

800 Queens Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 0J2
Fraser River Middle School website


New Westminster Secondary School

New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) offers outstanding opportunities for students of all backgrounds. As the sole high school in New Westminster, it is today home to close to 2,000 students in Grades 9-12, and is one of the largest high schools in British Columbia. Its facilities include: five computer labs, including ones for Internet and multimedia, four gymnasiums, a full-service cafeteria, a large sports field and a 1,260-seat professional theatre, along with specialized classrooms for sciences, art, music, technology and industrial arts.

At NWSS, we are proud of our diversity and that is reflected in an array of educational programs and services as we strive to meet the needs of all our learners.

 SOURCE : NWSS

Dec. 2018: BC has a new graduation program. See the Ministry of Education website for:
Details: BC Graduation Program Policy Guide
Summary: BC Graduation Program Implementation Guide
Overview: A Parent’s Guide to the BC Graduation Program
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New Westminster Schools

New Westminster East has four elementary and middle schools including Howay, McBride, Hume Park & Glenbrook and  Herbert Spencer Elementary at Queen’s Park with K-5 classes and an early French Immersion Program. 

New West Secondary (The only secondary school in New West ) on 10th Avenue has grades from 8 to 12, while Douglas College downtown and the Justice Institute at Queen’s Park are post secondary institutions.

New Westminster’s school district has nine elementary schools, two middle schools and one secondary school. French immersion is offered at two elementary schools, both middle schools and the secondary school.

In addition, Urban Academy, a non-profit independent school for Junior Kindergarten – Grade 12, offers small classes and an academically enriched program at 466 Rousseau Street.

New Westminster is also home to four post-secondary institutions:

The New Westminster Campus of Douglas College is located in the downtown area. Douglas College offers Bachelor’s degrees, and general university arts and science course. The College is a recognized leader in career programs in health care, human services, business and creative arts.

Justice Institute of British Columbia is Canada’s leading public safety educator recognized internationally for outstanding education in the areas of justice and public safety.

The Boucher Institute is Western Canada’s first and only accredited naturopathic medical school and offers both a four year and six year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program. Located in the Boucher Center is the Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic, a public naturopathic clinic and teaching facility with over 700 patient visits per month.

CG Masters School of 3D Animation and Visual Effects offers a skills-based, one-year diploma program that provides practical, professional-level skills for the local industries.  With a faculty of industry veterans and deep collaboration within the TV, film and gaming industries, CG Masters is uniquely positioned to provide world-class training to the next generation of digital artist.

Get In Touch

Lola Oduwole

AHOM Realty Group

2300-2850 Shaughnessy St  Port Coquitlam,  BC  V3C 6K5 

Phone: BC: 604.809.6317 / ONT: 289 .439.5472

lolaoduwole@yahoo.ca

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2300-2850 Shaughnessy St  Port Coquitlam,  BC  V3C 6K5 

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