Port Coquitlam on the Rivers
The Splendid Location
The City of Port Coquitlam in British Columbia, Canada is at the confluence of the Fraser and the Pitt rivers about 17 miles east and upstream of the City of Vancouver. The name “Coquitlam,” aboriginal in origin, signifies red fish in the river in reference to the river’s annual salmon spawning run. The City of Coquitlam surrounds Port Coquitlam on the north, west, and southwest and the rivers are on the east and the southeast.
Coquitlam’s geographical situation was a major impetus in its incorporation. Access to the Pitt and Fraser Rivers, proximity to Vancouver, and the presence of level land for rail yards attracted the Canadian Pacific Railway, which moved its freight operations to Port Coquitlam from Vancouver in 1911. At the end of World War II, there were approximately 1,500 area residents, in 1952 about 3,000, and in 1960 the population was around 8,400. The 2011 Census reported a population of 55,598, a 6.2-percent rise change from 52,687 in 2006. In the late 1990s, the population grew at a 9.8-percent rate; by 2001 25 percent were immigrants, and English was the first language of no more than 76 percent.
History
Farming began beside the Pitt River in 1859. When in 1911 the Canadian Pacific Railway moved its freight operations to then “Westminster Junction,” where a spur line went to New Westminster, development increased dramatically, and Westminster Junction incorporated as the Port Coquitlam municipality in March 1913.
Before the Second World War, the bulk of the Port Coquitlam population worked for the railway or for the Essondale Provincial Mental Hospital southwest of the city. After 1952, major industries arrived in Port Coquitlam. Since 1988 industrial development has been intense with new businesses sprouting in the Davies Industrial Park, the Mary Hill Industrial Estate, and Meridian Industrial Park
Mostly farmland at first, Port Coquitlam is now primarily suburban housing in its northern and southwestern areas. The economy is now diverse with various industrial and commercial developments in metal fabrication, high-technology, and transport industries.
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http://www.portcoquitlam.ca
http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/Citizen_Services/Parks_and__Recreation/Facilities___Amenities.htm http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/City_Hall/City_Departments/Development_Services/Planning_Division/Official_Community_Plan__OCP_.htm?PageMode=Print
Transportation Advances
As a primarily suburban locale, Port Coquitlam relies heavily on roads to move goods and people. The Lougheed Highway, Provincial Highway 7, bisects Port Coquitlam from Coquitlam in the west to the Pitt River Bridge to the City of Pitt Meadows across the river in the east. The Mary Hill Bypass, Highway 7B, runs adjacent to the Fraser River from the Pitt River Bridge on the east to the TransCanada Highway Bridge from Coquitlaim to Surrey on the west.
TransLink Bus Route #159 connects southern Port Coquitlam to the SkyTrain Braid and Lougheed Town Centre stations. Bus Route #160 links Port Coquitlam and Vancouver via the Coquitlam Central and Port Moody West Coast Express stations. Bus Route #C38 connects northern Port Coquitlam to the SkyTrain Coquitlam Central Station.
In October 2009 the new, seven-lane cable-stayed Pitt River Bridge replaced the swing bridges connecting Port Coquitlam and the City of Pitt Meadows on the east side of the river. In March 2010 the Coast Meridian Overpass, a new, four-lane, cable-stayed bridge, opened for travel north and south over the Canadian Pacific Railway Oxford Street rail yard.
New Port Coquitlem Live MLS Listings
Port Coquitlam on the Rivers
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2023 - 2035 SUFFOLK Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ Land for sale : MLS®# R2620530
2023 - 2035 SUFFOLK Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1H4 
$4,440,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2620530
Must see! 3 of lot size Approx. 4026 SF (Aprrox. 33 ft x 122 ft) dwelling with suite in Glenwood area of Port Coquitlam, total lot area is 12,078 SF (Approx 99 ft x 122 ft). Located on the Suffolk Ave, surrounding by group of residential community, easy access to Lougheed Hwy (Hwy No. 7). Along major transit nodes in the Port Coquitlam, near the Shaughnessy Station Mall, and Lion's Park. With minutes drive to Port Coquitlam centre and Community Centre. Under OCP Plan of Aparment Residential, and RS1 zoning. Good for people who are looking for holding property with further potential development. Call now for more information! More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2751 KITCHENER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2639225
2751 KITCHENER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2B7
$3,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2639225
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,700 sq. ft.
Location, Location and Location of quick development area, Potential Rezoning plan of designated RA-1 (Apartment) in City OCP,FSR up to 1.5. Must be purchased in conjunction with 2737 Kitchener Ave with Back Lane. Close to all amenities, transportation & Coquitlam Town Centre core. Value is in the land. Building measurements are approximate & should be verified by buyer. Long time current tenant wants to stay as long as possible during development process. Do not miss it! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2988 BURNS Road in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood Land for sale : MLS®# R2635334
2988 BURNS Road Port Coquitlam V3C 3G7
$2,850,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2635334
5.42 acres of prime agricultural zoned land in Port Coquitlam awaiting a dream home and green thumb.Live a rural lifestyle with all of the modern urban conveniences. Close to all level of amenities: multiple restaurants, grocery stores, & department stores. Both Carnoustie Golf Club & Pitt River boat club are a short drive away. The property flat and houses a small tear down 2 bedroom home. Where urban meets rural; this property is primed to become an idyllic hobby farm. Less than 10km to the skytrain, and 6km to the West Coast Express. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2988 BURNS Road in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2635333
2988 BURNS Road Port Coquitlam V3C 3G7
$2,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2635333
- Floor Area:
- 800 sq. ft.
5.42 acres of prime agricultural zoned land in Port Coquitlam awaiting a dream home and green thumb.Close to all level of amenities: multiple restaurants, grocery stores, & department stores. Both Carnoustie Golf Club & Pitt River boat club are a short drive away. The property is flat and structure is a tear down. A perfect rural setting close all modern urban conveniences; less than 10km to the Skytrain. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1811 WESTERN Drive in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2646370
1811 WESTERN Drive Port Coquitlam V3C 2X4
$2,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2646370
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,576 sq. ft.
Great opportunity for INVESTORS & BUILDERS to own this huge lot (over 13,500 sf) in beautiful Mary Hill. Potential for 3 lots approx. 4500 sf each - build 3 brand new houses with gorgeous mountain views OR divide off the side lot for your new home and keep existing house which comes with 5 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms for rental income. Please confirm development potential with city and do your own due diligence. Fantastic central location, minutes away from shopping, brand new Recreation Center, Coquitlam River & Gates Park, in close proximity to Highway 1 & West Coast Express. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Global Force Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2147 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2643236
2147 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3C6
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643236
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,827 sq. ft.
Location, location, location for developers or investors with RA2 zoning and high density, in Shaughnessy as one of the main street in the city of Port Coquitlam area. Few minutes walking distance to Po Co center. Nice and updated home, with high efficiency new hot water tank and furnace, good roof, main floor feature fir floor and registered basement suite with laminated floor and renovated. Excellent tenant with month to month contract. Please do not disturb the tenant and call realtor for appointment. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1240 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2644214
1240 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1N5
$2,190,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2644214
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,129 sq. ft.
Location,Location,Location.Citadel Heights Neighbourhood.Unique corner 3 sided exposer property with over 13800 sqft land with SUBDIVISION potential into approx 7000sqft lots with coach house potential.Opportunity knocks to LIVE in a fully renovated big house on one floor with new laminate flooring, tiles, appliances, paint,molding,kitchen/bath cabinets with quartz countertops,new furnace,light fixtures etc.Rare R-2000 home with casement windows,HRV.etc.,OR RENT whole house for over $5500 and develop later, OR DEVELOP and collect rent while subdivision.Priced under $160 sqft for prime land in Poco. Two carports, insulated out building and ample parking with front paved compound for Cars, RV and Trailers.Located minutes to the area's best schools,parks,shopping & hwy access. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2737 KITCHENER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2639215
2737 KITCHENER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2B7
$2,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2639215
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,100 sq. ft.
Location,Location and Location of quick development area, Potential Rezoning plan of designated RA-1 (Apartment) in City OCP,FSR up to 1.5. Must be purchased in conjunction with 2751 Kitchener Ave with Back Lane. Close to all amenities, transportation & Coquitlam Town Centre core. Value is in the land. Building measurements are approximate & should be verified by buyer. Long time current tenant wants to stay as long as possible during development process. Do not miss it! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1631 ROBERTSON Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2644345
1631 ROBERTSON Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1C9
$1,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2644345
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,654 sq. ft.
" PoCo's Must-See CUSTOM BUILT home for buyers wanting Multiple Mortgage-Helper SuiteS. " 2 Separate and complete mortgage helper suites (2 bdrm & 3 bdrm) with their own kitchens, like you are buying a single family home that comes with 2 condo units' space on a gorgeous flat 7747 sf lot. Stunning custom craftsmanship and over-height 9ft ceilings (vault ceiling master bdrm) throughout many areas in the house. Gourmet premium kitchen with over-size island wing. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3364 RALEIGH Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2573653
3364 RALEIGH Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4P6
$1,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2573653
- Floor Area:
- 1,733 sq. ft.
BUILDERS/ INVESTORS ALERT!!! ! Large lot with back lane. Great opportunity to build Townhomes with neighboring 2 lots (also on market) OR hold with rental income. OCP calls for TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT. (Check w/City of Poco). HOLD FOR NOW for FUTURE LAND ASSEMBLY!! HOLD and rent out watch your investment grow! Minutes to all levels of schools, shopping, Coq mall, Parks, PoCo Trial, Skytrain, Hwy & more. Great future potential. To be sold with neighbouring 2 lots. More detailsListed by Evergreen West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
