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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2369 KELLY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Land for sale : MLS®# R2509382
2369 KELLY Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1Y3 
$6,650,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2509382
6 Storey Development Site with potential for 46 condo units located in Port Coquitlam. Minutes from Gates Park, Traboulay Poco Trail and many amenities, Central Port Coquitlam is surrounded by abundant park space, quality schools & excellent shopping and entertainment options. Quick and convenient access to BC-7 leads to a 31 minute trip downtown and all major routes in the greater Vancouver area, making this community ideal for people that need to get around the city. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2331 - 2341 MARY HILL Road in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Land for sale : MLS®# R2544278
2331 - 2341 MARY HILL Road Port Coquitlam V3C 3A6 $4,100,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2544278
ATTENTION BUILDERS!! Approved 26 rental unit site. This is a turn key project with development permit in place and Building Permit applied for. Demolition Permit has just been granted(as part of the Building Permit). There no time down in this project. Call listing agent for additional information. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - 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®# R2510895
690 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 0A6
$3,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2510895
- 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 Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2019 SUFFOLK Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2502639
2019 SUFFOLK Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1H4
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2502639
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,497 sq. ft.
INVESTOR ALERT!!! Only block left for APARTMENT. Official Community Plan SHOWS (AR ZONING. or Live upstairs and collect up to $84,000.00 in rent annually or rent out entire property and collect up to $120,000. A TERRIFIC FAMILY HOME centrally located in Glenwood Port Coquitlam! This solid 3 level home also has lane access. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest 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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3609 HASTINGS Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2544535
3609 HASTINGS Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4N5
$1,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2544535
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,742 sq. ft.
Welcome to this luxurious home w/exceptional quality throughout! Open concept main floor featuring a true gourmet kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters, custom pantry, large island - a chef's dream! Upstairs offers a beautiful master bedroom with stunning spa-like ensuite, a MUST SEE! Below has a rental suit and entertaining; large media rm w/98" screen & surround sound and big space for private gym. Private backyard is a low maintenance oasis w/water feature & covered large balcony. Fully installed radiant heating floors including garage, air conditioning plus water and air filtration. Steps to schools and park. This is your dream home. Don't miss out !!! Showings by appointment only, March 6, Saturday 12-1 pm. Masks required. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2472 CHILCOTT Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2544103
2472 CHILCOTT Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1Y3
$1,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2544103
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,400 sq. ft.
Attention Investors/Builders. Here is what you may have been looking for. A solid family home sitting on a 65 x 240 foot parcel of land that fits into the City of Port Coquitlam's RS4 zoning. That means the lot has the potential to be sub-divided into 2 - approximately 32 x 111 ft. lots under the RS4 guidelines and an approximately 8500 sq. ft. lot accessed off of Ogilvie Cres. Build 2 for sale and one for keeps! The current home is in great shape too! 4 bedrooms, 2 dens and 2 baths. Accepted Offer- Sub. removal Mar. 19 More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1985 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Lower Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2538839
1985 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1R2
$1,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2538839
- Floor Area:
- 3,036 sq. ft.
Investors alert, Perfectly situated corner lot with back lane! Commercial convenience store on main and 4 bedroom residential above. This fully tenanted, NC zoned property Is the right investment with a cap rate of over 3.4%! Call or text for additional information! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3132 RALEIGH Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2543766
3132 RALEIGH Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3J2
$1,698,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2543766
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,623 sq. ft.
The floor plan and house design is a winner wherever you could find the lot to accommodate it. Pleasant light tones, 9 foot ceilings, coordinated flooring and many windows make it bright. Bedroom and full bathroom on main. Covered deck and detached 20 x 20 garage at lane. Fenced flat lot with strategic double accesses to lowest level with 2 bathrooms. Camera security, appliances and built in vacuum is already there. Neighbourhood with 6 side x side new houses on a quiet street. . GST has been paid. Extra features throughout the house and basement. Offers will be reviewed as they come in. Flexible occupancy dates. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1398 APEL Drive in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2526797
1398 APEL Drive Port Coquitlam V3B 2R7
$1,650,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2526797
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,352 sq. ft.
Diamond in the rough! 3300sqft , 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home on 12787 sqft (almost 1/3 of an acre) with potential subdivision. See attached potential lot layout in pictures. Value primarily in land, however the home, while requiring significant restoration is salvageable, and would be a great revenue producer as a holding property. 3 bedrooms 2 baths on main, 2 bedroom basement suite and 1 bedroom separate nanny accommodation above oversized 23'x23' garage. Ideal project for builder/handyman to live in or rent or make application for subdivision now. Rare offering, prime Oxford Heights location at the base of rapidly developing Burke Mountain. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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