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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690 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2270250
$6,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2270250
- 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, 2 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. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1131 DOMINION Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2332352
$3,199,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2332352
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,000 sq. ft.
BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS Alert. Great development potential for single family homes or multifamily, Currently zoned A1, but surrounded by RS1 & RS2. Large 1.222 acres property with well maintained 9 beds room family home. Two Stree frontages ( Ottawa St. & Dominion Ave.) Close to schools (Blackburn Elementary & Terry Fox), Shopping( Home Depot, Costco....). Rentable 8,500 Sf of warehouse is bonus. More detailsListed by Hanna Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2571 LARKIN Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale in "Woodland Acres" : MLS®# R2332245
$2,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2332245
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,804 sq. ft.
Location! Location! Location! Investors and Developers Alert! Rare huge lot with great rental property on almost an acre in Woodland Acres with excellent development potential for single family lot subdivision at the border of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. All within walking distance to Coquitlam Centre, Safeway, Restaurants, Buses, Lafarge Lake Park and the New Evergreen Lincoln Skytrain station with all levels of schools nearby including Douglas College only a five minute drive away and Trans Canada Walking trails at Coquitlam River are just minutes away. No sign on property. More detailsListed by Sutton Premier Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3149 RALEIGH Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2267742
$2,450,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2267742
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,890 sq. ft.
EXCELLENT HOLDING/DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. Over 20,000 sq ft lot (1874 sq m). Current zoning is RS4 (small lot development). Existing solid older house could be 2 separate suites. Central location: Northwest Port Coquitlam - nearby shops, services, public transit, including new Evergreen Line Skytrain and Coquitlam Centre. Opportunity to hold property for potential up-zone in OCP. PLEASE DO NOT WALK ON PROPERTY. Call for more details. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2458 GLENWOOD Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale in "WOODLAND ACRES" : MLS®# R2330168
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2330168
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,545 sq. ft.
Attention DEVELOPERS! Potential for FOUR (4) 33 x 115.23 RS4 lots in Beautiful Woodland Acres. Very popular location in a level area with a short walk to skytrain, Coquitlam Centre Mall, Douglas College, all school levels, Lafarge Lake, and awesome walking trails along the Coquitlam River. House is very solid and well kept and could easily be lived in or rented out. Call LS for details. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2458 GLENWOOD Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ Home for sale in "WOODLAND ACRES" : MLS®# R2324748
$2,350,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2324748
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS! Potential for 4 - RS4 Lots in Beautiful Woodland Acres. Very popular location in a level area and a short walk to skytrain, Coquitlam Centre, Douglas College, all School levels, Lafarge Lake and awesome trails along the Coquitlam River. Current house on this property is completely liveable and could be lived in or rented out. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1759 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2224475
$1,752,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2224475
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,749 sq. ft.
Stand alone Town home development site or can be sold with adjoining properties. This property is 100% available not under contract no accepted offer. More detailsListed by Home and Garden Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3560 OXFORD Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2330542
$1,749,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2330542
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,231 sq. ft.
Custom Built, Builders Own home, built by an experienced long term builder. Over 5,100 sq ft on 3 Levels, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 3 Kitchens plus Wok Kitchen, 3 Laundry rooms, plus additional Media room & Wet bar and bathroom in basement for upstairs use. Basement also contains Two, 1 Bedrooms Suites, $900 & $1150 Rent with Separate entrances. Total 3 Exterior doors for basement access. High End Laminated floors throughout on main, Caesar Stone Counters, A/C, 3 Fireplaces & Stainless steel Appliances plus more. 2 Cars Garage plus 3 more open parking. 5-10 years Warranty remaining. 40 mins to Downtown Vancouver, walking distance to 3 Elementary Schools, Middle School, Shopping, and transit. School Catchments, K-5 École Irvine Ele, 6 - 8 École Kwayhquitlum Middle, Terry Fox & Riverside Sec. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Central - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1143 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Lincoln Park PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2301416
$1,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2301416
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,737 sq. ft.
Beautiful new Custom Built Home with a 2-5-10 warranty. A great modern Open Floor Plan with 3 levels, high ceilings, designer lighting and a legal suite, a great mortgage helper. The entrance opens up into the great room with a gas fireplace and dining room to the side with warm grey designer colors on the wall and the flooring. through. The kitchen has modern white cabinets, s/s appliances, which also includes a large island, followed by a wok kitchen, great for gourmet cooking. This is a chef's dream kitchen. Upstairs is 4 spacious bedrooms, all with walk-in-closets. 3 large designer bathrooms. Upstairs is open to the great room. Great location, central to shopping, restaurants, schools, and close to Mary Hill Bypass. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West R.E.S. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1388 APEL Drive in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2303921
$1,698,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2303921
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,166 sq. ft.
Rare Opportunity .65 Acre parcel - 28,314SF LOT w/IMMEDIATE SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL!! Backs onto Hyde Creek protected greenspace, steps to PoCo trail & at base of rapidly developing BURKE MOUNTAIN! Solid 3100SF home w/4 bdrms up incl nanny accommodations, bsmt fully finished, was operating as long term 25 child licensed daycare. Bsmt has wheelchair access, could be daycare again (huge demand) or easy suite potential, currently 2 bdrms plus large rec rm/common area, 3 baths, incl handicap equipped restroom. Lot size/area would likely support 3 lots under current RS1 zoning (prof proposed lot layout avail). Remarkable lifestyle site w/veggie garden, wine grapes, storage shed & covered BBQ area. City Water, City Sewer...Buy, hold & enjoy OR develop now! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 2-4PM. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West R.E.S. and RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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