Coquitlam Still Wild
General Description
The mainly suburban City of Coquitlam in the Lower Mainland* of British Columbia, Canada, one of 21 municipalities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Metro Vancouver), had a 2011 Census population of 126,840, a 10.4-percent increase over the 2006 tally.
The southwestern portion of Coquitlam is on the Fraser River upstream from and adjacent to New Westminster. The northeastern portion is on the Pitt River upstream from its confluence with the Fraser. The Coquitlam River, a small tributary which enters the Fraser about a mile downstream from the confluence, divides Coquitlam on the west from Port Coquitlam on the east. Coquitlam’s southeastern border surrounds Port Coquitlam; Burnaby and Port Moody border on the west, the river on the south, and New Westminster on the southwest. The northern city limits reach Eagle Mountain in Indian Arm Provincial Park. Coquitlam’s land area, 152.5 square kilometres (58.9 square miles), is much larger than that of Port Coquitlam.
Historical Background
Explorer Simon Fraser, the river’s namesake, passed through in 1808, and gradual settlement of the area began in the 1860s. Construction of North Road in the mid-19th century to connect New Westminster to the year-round Port Moody port facilities gave birth to Coquitlam as a way station.
In 1889 Fraser Mills opened on the north bank of the Fraser River. The District of Coquitlam incorporated in 1891. Twenty years later, a mill town had grown around the mill. Since World War II, Coquitlam has experienced substantial, ongoing population growth. In 1971, the annexation of Fraser Mills enlarged the city’s industrial base. The area of the old mill, closed in 2001, is now residential.
Information Links:
http://www.austinheights.ca/
http://www.tricitieschamber.com
http://www.coquitlam.ca
http://www.coquitlam.ca/parks-recreation-and-culture/sport-and-recreation/overview.aspx
http://www.coquitlam.ca/city-hall/plans/overview.aspx
Neighbourhoods
Southwest Coquitlam is the original city centre, but the present centre, where the Skytrain Coquitlam Central station and most high-rise offices and residences and public buildings are, is near Lafarge Lake in the narrow, geographically middle part of the municipality between the wider northeastern and southwestern sections on the rivers. Metro Vancouver’s 1975 Livable Region Strategic Plan designated this new Coquitlam Town Centre for a concentration of high-density facilities.
The Austin Heights area between Austin and Como Lake Avenues is an urban fishing and recreation area and one of the last urban watersheds to support wild coho salmon, coastal cutthroat trout, and the Great Blue Heron and Green Heron bird species.
Local Economy
Coquitlam is a bedroom community, so most residents commute to their jobs in Vancouver, Burnaby, and other Metro Vancouver suburbs. Coquitlam’s industrial area remains in the southern Maillardville/Fraser Mills area near the Fraser River. The City of Coquitlam is now the largest employer with about 850 workers. Art in Motion, the “#1 Art Publisher in North America,” employs 750, and Boulevard Casino approximately 600. Other major employers are Coca-Cola, Sony, and the Rolls-Royce Marine Propulsion Division. In 2007, 610 Coquitlam retail businesses provided 27 percent of all jobs within the city. Most retail businesses are in the Town Centre area with the remainder around Austin Heights and the North Road.
Wildlife Warnings
Coquitlam is home to bears and many other wildlife species, especially in its northern reaches. As the human population increases and urban areas expand, habitat and natural food sources for wildlife diminish, and the animals forage in garbage for sustenance. The city Urban Wildlife Coordinator advises residents to “wildlife-proof” their properties by keeping garbage inaccessible, using disposal containers correctly, not planting fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, and removing bird feeders. If they encounter “threatening wildlife,” they should “not run” but should make themselves “look big” and be “loud and aggressive.”
* This unofficial term in popular usage describes the region from Horseshoe Bay south to the Canada/USA border and from the coast to Hope at the eastern end of the Fraser River Valley.
New Coquitlam Live MLS Listings
Coquitlam, BC Still Wild
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4105 CEDAR Drive in Coquitlam: Burke Mountain Land for sale : MLS®# R2361603
4105 CEDAR Drive Coquitlam V3E 3H7 
$4,250,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2361603
Burke Mountain 1.72 Acre O.C.P designated Townhome Development site surrounded by current townhome sites underway (Mosaic and others), along with future parks, and just minutes to Coquitlam Town Centre and Skytrain. Located in Baycrest area plan of Partington Creek, this area will become North East Coquitlam's Commercial and Recreational Focal Point. Site is located at the corner of Cedar and Victoria overlooking DeBoville Slough trails and Nature Reserve, property next door to the East designated Future park. Call Listing Agent for additional info, Survey available More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1350 COAST MERIDIAN Road in Coquitlam: Burke Mountain House for sale : MLS®# R2492593
1350 COAST MERIDIAN Road Coquitlam V3E 3G9
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2492593
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,588 sq. ft.
Builders, developers! Proposed 13 three level Town homes ! Total buildable over 26000 sq. ft. Desirable location in Burke Mountain. Four years in a making. Final approval only months away. This 48,786 square feet site is backing on green belt and is close to transportation, shopping , trails. More detailsListed by Royalty Group Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1430 PIPELINE Road in Coquitlam: Hockaday Land for sale : MLS®# R2426478
1430 PIPELINE Road Coquitlam V0V 0V0
$3,995,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2426478
3.76 acres. Great location bottom east side of Westwood Plateau close to Parks, shopping and Coquitlam River walking trail.Future potential for rezoning based on upzoning of the property to the south. Substantial supply of gravel aggregates on the property.Buyers should satisfy themselves by doing their due diligence on the development possibilities in discussions with the City of Coquitlam. Please DO NOT WALK THE PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1664 BRUNETTE Avenue in Coquitlam: Maillardville House for sale : MLS®# R2417722
1664 BRUNETTE Avenue Coquitlam V3K 1G9
$3,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2417722
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,294 sq. ft.
In the land-starved housing market, Land Assembly is a big opportunity for development and financial growth. The City plans to utilize this amazing site for constructing medium density residential apartments. The site is located south of Brunette Ave, near Lougheed Highway & No.1 Highway. It is on a quiet street. Parks, shopping centers and community centers nearby. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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704 QUADLING Avenue in Coquitlam: Coquitlam West House for sale : MLS®# R2457232
704 QUADLING Avenue Coquitlam V3K 1Z8
$3,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2457232
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,667 sq. ft.
Coquitlam West RM-3 Multi-Storey medium density Development Opportunity / Land Assembly East of Lougheed Highway and North Road. The site falls within the core and shoulder area of Coquitlam’s Transit-Oriented Development Strategy. The properties are located along major transit nodes in the centre of Coquitlam, near the new Evergreen SkyTrain expansion. OCP allows for a Medium Density Development Site 7-8 Stories with an FSR of 2.45 or a 4-6 story development with an FSR of 2.3 Please go to Realtors web site for feature sheet and more info including Site Video More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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627 ALDERSON Avenue in Coquitlam: Coquitlam West House for sale : MLS®# R2422847
627 ALDERSON Avenue Coquitlam V3K 1T6
$3,433,020Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2422847
- Floor Area:
- 1,708 sq. ft.
Development Opportunity. Contact listing Realtor Eric Vallee for more information More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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3044 SPURAWAY Avenue in Coquitlam: Ranch Park House for sale : MLS®# R2488291
3044 SPURAWAY Avenue Coquitlam V3C 2E5
$3,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2488291
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,855 sq. ft.
over 6800 square feet of living on over 13000 square feet of land over looking the city and mountain, this home has view from every window, relax in your private huge and entertaining back yard. this home has it all hardwood flooring through out the home, spacious the living room and the formal dining room has a lot of room for entertaining your guest , Bedroom on the main floor, theatre room and extra bedroom in the basement, 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms on the top floor and 2 bedroom walk out legal suite More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3007 PLATEAU Boulevard in Coquitlam: Westwood Plateau House for sale : MLS®# R2480588
3007 PLATEAU Boulevard Coquitlam V3E 2T1
$3,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480588
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 8,416 sq. ft.
Panoramic million dollar value mountain and city view from all 3 levels! This stunning home was built with best quality & workmanship. Owner spent over 400k in renovations. White oak Hardwood flooring on foyer with open to big tall picture window. Sweeping view from living area. Gourmet kitchen with side by side Sub zero fridge. All bedrooms with ensuite bath & walk-in closet. Top artistically designed and polished wood work, granite & stairs. Over 200 brand new LED light bulbs. All brand new toilets, faucet, railing, fans, ventilation and wallpaper and double sided windows. Fireplace with new cedar stone wall. Loads of cabinet & eating bar in your nook. Total of 7 bedrooms with 2 rooms have Sauna and jetted bathtub. 4 covered garage parking. All rooms have A/C and radiant heat floor. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1128 DEVON Street in Coquitlam: Burke Mountain House for sale : MLS®# R2483426
1128 DEVON Street Coquitlam V3E 3H8
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2483426
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,276 sq. ft.
COUNTRY LIVING, CITY CONVENIENCE! This gorgeous property on a private, quiet street is Perfect for hobby farm, car buffs or small business & Ideal for raising a family. Nicely updated 5 bdrm, 3 bath home on 2,276 sq ft of well laid out living space. Over 3.6 flat acres w/a separate 35’ x 40’ Shop w.220 power, water & drain line are close just need to connect; loads of parking & storage. Plus, blueberries – close to 500 plants (potential income & farm tax status). If you like You can build your dream house on it, or you can hold it for future. This is in the ALR right now, but has residential development nearby. A person w/patience could possibly benefit from potential future development w/this gem. Located in a tranquil picturesque neighborhood. Solitude surrounds w/trails, river, creeks all around. Mins to all levels of schools, Walmart, Costco, and Home Depot, golf course & parks! Talk about having it all! More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3155 PLATEAU Boulevard in Coquitlam: Westwood Plateau House for sale : MLS®# R2472902
3155 PLATEAU Boulevard Coquitlam V3E 3A8
$3,155,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2472902
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 8,828 sq. ft.
The most privileged and desirable Westwood Plateau. This one-of-a-kind designer home was built with top quality material and appliances. At the top of the "Dream Boulevard", you are able to enjoy the spectacular view with Mount Baker. Radian heat, top appliances including sub-zero refrigerator, wine cooler, newly updated Samsung washer/dryer. All bedrooms are en-suite. Spacious backyard is perfect for the summer party and all kinds of outdoor activities. Enjoy quiet family time on the patio with sunroof. It has all the entertainments you could ask for: gym with steam room, pool table area with wet bar for friends to come over, home theater room and a guest suite with a separate entrance. 5 minutes drive to Coquitlam Centre mall, recreation, park and school. Easy to show. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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