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®# R2389776
$4,999,998Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2389776
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 7,829 sq. ft.
This beautiful large home is located on the corner of Prairie and Fremont situated on a large 2.92 level acres. Contains 8 bedrooms and 7 full bath and 1 half bathrooms, 2 laundry rooms, 2 kitchens, den, family room, gym, entertainment room and bar. Also has a separate entry suite. Big garage can accommodate 6 cars inside and outside can park other 10. 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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1127 DOMINION Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2355842
$3,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2355842
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 850 sq. ft.
Redevelopment potential on large 57,499 sqft. Ocp designated for residential Prime location by Save on Foods, Costco, restaurants and stores. Land improved with a single family detached house. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. More detailsListed by Magsen Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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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1473 COLUMBIA Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2350993
$2,278,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2350993
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 6,105 sq. ft.
This BRAND NEW home is second to none in Port Coquitlam with stunning craftsmanship on a perfect 8960 sf lot CUSTOM BUILT three-level home and coach house. Main floor 10 ft Ceiling, Livingroom and entry are 20 ft ceiling. Upper and basement are 9 ft. Triple Garage 11ft ceiling & 9 ft clearance. Mountain, Water, Bridge VIEW!!! Separate entry for BSMT& secondary suite. Coach house is anther building. Kohler Fixtures, High-end Kitchen cabinet, High-velocity A/C, HRV, Radiant Heating,SS appliances. Engineered Hardwood floor for main & upper, Basement and coach house are Waterproofing Vinyl Floor. Exterior nature stone and acyclic stucco. 5" wood soffit. SECONDARY SUITE AND COACH HOUSE RENTED FOR $3770/M. 2-5-10 years warranty. EASY TO SHOW. HUGE REDUCE FOR QUICK SALE!!! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2120 SALISBURY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2391022
$2,199,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2391022
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,267 sq. ft.
If only best will do - consider this custom built, architect designed home. 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom. Attached double garage in front and detached 32'x25' garage/workshop with gated lane access. Concrete slab parking for your boats, motor home and toys with gated lane access. Unique flat, fenced and gated property with video security system. Custom landscaping with multi zone sprinkler, irrigation system. No expense spared. All best quality fixtures; custom made maple cabinets; granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Insulated cold storage room in 6' crawl space. Heat pump and air conditioning. Furniture negotiable. Measurements taken from building plans. Please re-measure if important. Come see for yourself. More detailsListed by One Percent 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 : MLS®# R2412660
$1,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2412660
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,804 sq. ft.
Opportunity Knocks with this awesome Location! Location! Location! Rare huge lot with 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. More detailsListed by Sutton Premier 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®# R2369653
$1,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2369653
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,348 sq. ft.
Investors alert, OXFORD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL! This 28,752 sq ft 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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1432 - 1434 COLUMBIA Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House Duplex for sale : MLS®# R2405215
$1,838,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2405215
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,948 sq. ft.
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY to acquire a TURN-KEY REVENUE PROPERTY with terrific VIEWS! Both sides of the duplex have been fully renovated and converted into 4 self-contained units. 3 units are occupied on a month to month rental, and 1 unit is rented on a daily basis. There are two 3-bedroom units, 1 bachelor unit, and a 1-bedroom unit. All renovations have been tastefully done to the highest standards with top of the line appliances and high-end finishing. Don't miss out on this lucrative tum-key opportunity! Call today for your private showing! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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.
Multi family development property. Please call for details. More detailsListed by Home and Garden Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2660 TUOHEY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2347469
$1,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2347469
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,340 sq. ft.
Centrally located property in walking distance to most services in an area of both single family and townhouse units. Adjacent to a seniors townhome complex. Easy to re-zone and develop. with 5 bedroom & 3 bath home featuring a 2 bdrm suite down. Within the last 10 years include: furnace, hot water on demand, energy efficient windows & doors, both kitchens including all new appliances, bathrooms including new vanities with granite, upgraded electrical panel, fence, freshly extended paved driveway and much more!! If that isn't enough this move in ready home sits on a 1/4 acre lot with a massive covered 12'x37' deck with Southern exposure overlooking your huge fully fenced yard .motivated seller. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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