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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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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325 LAURIER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2559713
325 LAURIER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 3G1 
$5,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559713
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,334 sq. ft.
Beautiful home, minutes from Costco, Home Depot & Save-On. 15.64 acres located with unobstructed water front view. There is also a second home located on the property which can be further renovated. This property also has a large barn which can be used for storage.A pleasure to show. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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690 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2551059
690 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 0A6
$3,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2551059
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,829 sq. ft.
This luxury home is located on the corner of Prairie and Fremont situated on a large 2.92 level acres. 8 bedrooms and 6 full bath and 1 half bathrooms, 2 laundry rooms, 3 kitchens, den, family room, entertainment and bar. Also has a separate entry suite. Big garage can accommodate 6 cars inside and outside can park other 6. Outside is the gorgeous garden with blueberry plantations. Close to schools, shopping, and transit. MUST SEE! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2433 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2603713
2433 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3E6
$3,750,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2603713
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,783 sq. ft.
ATTENTION INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS!!! Current RA2 zoning allows for up to 2.5 FSR, very few RA2 zoned lots of this size remain undeveloped. Development Permit application to develop a six storey building with 50 units and approximately 41,000 saleable sq.ft has been submitted to the City. Prime location with nearby access to Skytrain, West Coast Express, and bus. Retail and Dining options located nearby at Coquitlam Centre and Freemont Village. Easy access to highways allows for fast commuting throughout the Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley. 30 minutes to Downtown Vancouver, 35 minutes to Vancouver International Airport. 20 Minutes to SFU, and 45 Minutes to UBC. 2433 Shaughnessy Street to be sold with 2441 Shaughnessy Street. More detailsListed by Jovi Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2441 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2603714
2441 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3E6
$3,750,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2603714
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,782 sq. ft.
ATTENTION INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS, BUILDERS!!! Current RA2 zoning allows for up to 2.5 FSR, very few RA2 zoned lots of this size remain undeveloped. Development Permit application to develop a six storey building with 50 units and approximately 41,000 saleable sq.ft has been submitted to the City. Prime location with nearby access to Skytrain, West Coast Express, and bus. Retail and Dining options located nearby at Coquitlam Centre and Freemont Village. Easy access to highways allows for fast commuting throughout the Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley. 30 minutes to Downtown Vancouver, 35 minutes to Vancouver International Airport. 20 Minutes to SFU, and 45 Minutes to UBC. 2433 Shaughnessy Street to be sold with 2441 Shaughnessy Street. More detailsListed by Jovi Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1863 WINDERMERE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2597203
1863 WINDERMERE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2K5
$3,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2597203
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,880 sq. ft.
Golden Opportunity. Immediate Development Potential!!! This 1.27 Acre property is currently zoned as RS-1. Port Coquitlam City OCP (Official Community Plan) is RS-2. This lot is beautiful. It is sitting in the middle of Port Coquitlam waiting to be developed, or buy and hold it with a home that is ready to rent. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! All plans for development are subject to the City of Port Coquitlam. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2751 KITCHENER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ Triplex for sale : MLS®# R2587888
2751 KITCHENER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2B7
$2,806,650Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2587888
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,700 sq. ft.
Part of Land Assembly. Must be purchased in conjunction with 2735 & 2737 Kitchener Ave. Current zoning is RTH, but designated RA-1 (Apartment) in City OCP. FSR up to 1.5. Lane at rear. Close to all amenities, transportation and Coquitlam Town Centre Core. Value is in the land. Building measurements are approximate and should be verified by buyer. Long time current tenants. All want to stay as long as possible during development process. Contact Listing Agent for further details. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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750 VICTORIA Drive in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2535645
750 VICTORIA Drive Port Coquitlam V3B 2T8
$2,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2535645
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,556 sq. ft.
Investor alert, OXFORD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL! This 28,752 sqft lot has road frontages on 2 sides & the potential to subdivide to between 4-6 lots (OCP supports RS1 and RS2. Current zoning is RS3 but surrounding homes are RS1). Partington Creek development area across the street. STEPS TO: Minnekhada Park, schools, shopping, transit. Home is in solid shape and can be easily rented. NO CREEKS OR WATERWAYS ON PROPERTY More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3536 HASTINGS Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2594081
3536 HASTINGS Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4N4
$2,190,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2594081
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,000 sq. ft.
19,600 SQFT comer lot with RS-4 Zoning sub-dividable to 3 residential lots. Convenient Location! Half block to Westwood elementary school. Walk to Coquitlam Town centre, Skytrain and parks. 2000 sqft one level ranch home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and lots of driveway for vehicles and RV's etc. Selling for Land Value. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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
$1,999,999Residential 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
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3370 RALEIGH Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2573941
3370 RALEIGH Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4P6
$1,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2573941
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,622 sq. ft.
Great potential located in desirable prime Woodland Acre. Land Assembly for future development with neighbouring properties also on MLS. Value in land; development site. (3 lots total 23,490 sf). OCP for townhouse site. Buyer to preform their own due diligence and check with city. Solid and well kept livable rancher on a large lot with lane access conveniently located near Coquitlam Centre Mall skytrain, transit, shopping, schools, trail, and more more! Plenty of potential for now and the future. Perfect holding property for investors/builders!! Don’t miss out! More detailsListed by Evergreen West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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