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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2475 BURNS Road in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS® # R2141832
$5,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2141832
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,240 sq. ft.
Next to Carnoustie's golf course in an extremely good location for future development. West of Burns road. Level five acres of land. Just walking distnace to Walmart, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Costco and so many other stores. More detailsPark Georgia Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1131 DOMINION Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS® # R2176383
$3,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2176383
- 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 & RS 2. Large 1.222 acres property with well maintained 9 beds room family home. Two Street frontages (Ottawa St. & Dominion Ave. ) Close to schools (Blackburn Elementary & Terry Fox), Shopping (Home Depot, Costco...). 8,500 Sf of warehouse is bonus and could be great MTG helper. DON'T MISS THIS OUT. More detailsHanna Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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330 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS® # R2153923
$3,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2153923
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 8,304 sq. ft.
Great investment opportunity. 4.84 acres bordering on the Pitt River. Huge 8300 sq ft newer home that has second working kitchen for entertaining or could be used for family. Features include geothermal heat, 9 foot ceilings, open floor plan and 4 car garage. Older 3 bedroom detached home at front of property as well. Enjoy life with the gorgeous swimming pool, private yard and sports court all perfect for entertaining. Or make your hobby farm vision come to life. This rare property is also close to Costco and Carnoustie Golf course. Watch as the development creeps closer. Many possibilities, lots of blueberries, apple and cherry trees and even a 2 stall barn for horses. Serious enquiries only. Do not enter property without an appointment. More detailsRE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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3650 WESTWOOD Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS® # R2035253
$3,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2035253
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,309 sq. ft.
BUILDER$ - DEVELOPER$ - INVESTOR$ - This 21390 SF (0.49 acre) is 90'W x 237'S x 90' E x 237' N is opposite Safeway Coquitlam & just a 6 to 7 minute to walk to Coquitlam Centre. Future Development for a Commercial/Residential Mix to 6 levels. House rented and well kept 3 bdrm /1.5 bath rancher, approx 2200 SF. Walking 5 min to Evergreen skytrain station. More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast (Van49) - 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® # R2157912
$2,988,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2157912
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,890 sq. ft.
EXCELLENT HOLDING 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 & Coquitlam Centre. Opportunity to hold property for potential up-zone in OCP. Seller would prefer to rent back for 1-2 years. PLEASE DO NOT WALK ON PROPERTY. Call for more details. More detailsMacdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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1670 COQUITLAM Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS® # R2196424
$1,780,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2196424
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,626 sq. ft.
Spacious and, beautiful 3 level 6,626 sqft large home at Port Coquitlam. Pacific 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. High ceiling foyer with chandelier. Living room is adjourning to dining room. Impressive kitchen. Good-sized wok kitchen. High ceiling and large family room with gas fireplace. Main floor has one bedroom with 4pc ensuite. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Large master bedroom has two walk-in closets & 5 piece ensuite with 2 wash basins, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Basement has media room, 2-Bedroom legal suite and more!! View to appreciate! Open house Saturday August 19, 2pm to 4pm and Sunday August 20, 3pm to 4.30pm More detailsSutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
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1546 - 1548 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House Duplex for sale : MLS® # R2173238
$1,750,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2173238
- Bedrooms:
- 11
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,484 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALERT. Rarely available legal duplex for sale. Gross income $62,400.00 Three of the four units pay their own utilities. All units have their own laundry and separate entrances. Well maintained with updated laminate/hardwood floors/carpet. Please call to set up an appointment for viewing. More detailsMultiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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1257 BRADSHAW Street in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale : MLS® # R2188143
$1,698,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2188143
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,643 sq. ft.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2156 SALISBURY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS® # R2193077
$1,649,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2193077
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,048 sq. ft.
Fantastic, quiet street close to Coquitlam River trails, transit and shopping. This massive 12,408 square foot lot is flat and features lane access. The immediate area is currently in transition to newer homes and townhomes. Directly next door to this home is a brand new High end townhome complex. The current zoning is RS1, however it could be converted to TOWNHOME ZONING like the property to the East. With the square footage available a Builder could get between 4 and 5 townhomes on this site. The home is in reasonable shape and currently tenanted at $1500/mo which makes it an ideal holding property while you apply for your rezoning! More detailsRoyal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
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2156 SALISBURY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ Home for sale : MLS® # R2193074
$1,649,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2193074
Fantastic, quiet street close to Coquitlam River trails, transit and shopping. This massive 12,408 square foot lot is flat and features lane access. The immediate area is currently in transition to newer homes and townhomes. Directly next door to this home is a brand new High end townhome complex. The current zoning is RS1, however it could be converted to TOWNHOME ZONING like the property to the East. With the square footage available a Builder could get between 4 and 5 townhomes on this site. The home is in reasonable shape and currently tenanted at $1500/mo which makes it an ideal holding property while you apply for your rezoning! More detailsRoyal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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