About New Westminster – Uptown:
New Westminster’s uptown neighborhood brings family living close to the heart of the city. Families partake in all kinds of outdoor activities at Moody Park, where walking trails, sports fields, and an outdoor swimming pool means there is something for everyone to enjoy. Kitty-corner to Moody Park, is New Westminster Senior Secondary which shares more recreational activities at Moody Park Arena and Mercer Stadium Park, as well as a healthy dose of culture at Massey Theatre.
Uptown New Westminster is close to a myriad of shopping, dining, businesses, and nightlife along 6th Street & 6th Avenue. Right at the intersection of 6th & 6th is Royal City Center, an indoor shopping mall offering department stores, Grocery shopping, Wal-Mart, as well as medical and professional services.The majority of residential neighborhoods in this area are family-oriented, consisting mainly of single detached homes. For those looking for a more urban experience, apartment and condo style living is centered on 6th & 6th’s bustling retail district.
Close to New West’s uptown neighborhood is 75-acre Queen’s park, the emerald gem of New Westminster, with sport facilities and an array of summertime activities. You are also just north of Downtown New Westminster — teeming with the culture & history of the city — as well as the Quay along the Fraser River waterfront.