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
$6,500,000Residential 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
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1131 DOMINION Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2245948
$2,999,880Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2245948
- 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
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- 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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1727 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2290273
$2,270,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2290273
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,000 sq. ft.
Investor and developer alert, Great potential! This is home is sit on a 75 x 177 Lot (13,275 sf) Current OCP is Townhouse 5. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2713 - 2721 DAVIES Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Home for sale : MLS®# R2261605
$2,200,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2261605
Sold as land value. Duplex zoned (buyers to confirm with City) Home next door for sale and can be subdivided into two lots (confirm with City). Home is rented if you want to hold and build later. Possible Land Assembly, may be purchased with 2713 Davies (also listed on MLS R2261440), and 2721 Davies Ave (also listed on MLS R2261548). POTENTIAL 4 BUILDING LOTS More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3675 INVERNESS Street in Port Coquitlam: Lincoln Park PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2309042
$1,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2309042
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,128 sq. ft.
This ONE OF A KIND custom built home is loaded with features & quality finishing! Conquering the skyline with gabled roof lines & modern West Coast architecture all wrapped up in hardi plank & stone. Through the grand entrance you'll find sprawling tile across the fantastic main floor plan boasting quartz counters, modern cabinetry, high end s/s appliances, spice kitchen, custom millwork, security system, in floor radiant heating, A/C & more! MONEY making property has TWO self-contained suites below - a 1BR and 2 BR. Double garage w/ lane access. Quiet street in a family oriented neighborhood, close to schools, shopping, recreation & Pitt River dyke trails. Many years of warranty remaining… buy with peace of mind! Don't wait, CALL today and take a look! Open House Oct. 7th from 12-2pm! More detailsListed by Royal LePage West R.E.S. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1388 APEL Drive in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2303921
$1,799,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2303921
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,166 sq. ft.
Rare Opportunity .65 Acre parcel, backing onto Hyde Creek protected greenspace, steps to PoCo trail, IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL. Site would likely support 3 lot subdivision under current RS1 zoning w/RAR rpt confirming 15m setback is supported. Currently solid 3100sf home operating as long term, 25 child licensed daycare. 4 bdrms up incl nanny accommodations. Fully finished bsmt w/wheelchair access, 3 care areas/bdrms plus lrg rec rm/common area, 3 baths incl handicap equipped. Easy suite potential. Remarkable site, w/veggie garden, wine grapes, fruit trees, blackberries, 20x20 storage shed, covered picnic/BBQ area w/fully fenced yard! Extremely rare opportunity, country lifestyle in the city!! Buy, hold & enjoy OR buy & develop now! More detailsListed by Royal LePage West R.E.S. and RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty - 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.
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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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
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3886 OXFORD Street in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2299232
$1,698,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2299232
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,700 sq. ft.
Located across from parkland situated on a flat 7,200 sq.ft. Lot minutes from Burke Mountain. This builders own 5,700 sq. ft. home features top quality construction throughout. You will love the handscraped engineered hardwood flooring, grand great room with 13ft ceilings, wainscoting and coffered detail throughout, radiant in floor heating, surround sound, and much more!! Fabulous gourmet kitchen with large center island, beautiful cabinetry and top of the line stainless appliances leads to cozy den with elegant gas fireplace. Upstairs features 4 generous bedrooms including a master retreat offering a patio to enjoy the summer nights. Lower level offers a two bedroom legal suite and media room for upstairs use. Perfect for a large family. Don’t miss this one. Call today! More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
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