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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http://www.portcoquitlam.ca
http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/Citizen_Services/Parks_and__Recreation/Facilities___Amenities.htm http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/City_Hall/City_Departments/Development_Services/Planning_Division/Official_Community_Plan__OCP_.htm?PageMode=Print
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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2397 ATKINS Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Land for sale : MLS®# R2722907
2397 ATKINS Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1Y7 
$7,998,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2722907
City DP approved 6 storey 35 units condo site with 1 level underground parkade; design range from studio, one bedroom to 3 bedrooms with total sellable square footage at 31,458 SF. All substantial drawings and designs are completed and ready for Building Permit submission. Please contact listing agent for more information. More detailsListed by Saba Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3320 DEVON Road in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2719802
3320 DEVON Road Port Coquitlam V3E 3G1
$5,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2719802
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,234 sq. ft.
This 10 acres Port Coquitlam farm close city, shopping Mall, school, park and golf courses. It is very convenience for live there. This farm also has a two lever 2,234 SF house with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main floor has two large bedrooms, East to add one bathroom. Around the house has Fruit tree and landscaping, enjoy the established gardens with spacious 10 acres farm short drive to downtown Port Coquitlam. That is a great investment opportunity for future. Showing by appointment. MASKS ARE MANDATORY. More detailsListed by Laboutique Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2261 HAWTHORNE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2733844
2261 HAWTHORNE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1W7
$3,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2733844
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,354 sq. ft.
This 9,000 + sf double lot with RA1 zoning, high density, is now available. Possible land assembly for future development. Lane access. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2751 KITCHENER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2729285
2751 KITCHENER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2B7
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2729285
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,700 sq. ft.
Builder & Investor Alert! Location, Location, Location! Super fast development area. Potential for rezoning to high density zoning. Must be purchased in conjunction with 2737 Kitchener Ave. Back Lane Access, Close to all amenities, transportation & Coquitlam Town Centre core. Do not miss it! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1764 MANNING Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2693584
1764 MANNING Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1K9
$2,999,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2693584
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 5,774 sq. ft.
Custom Quality built home in very sought after neighborhood in POCO. Quality shows, beautiful interior with attention to details. Quite area. Contains engineered hardwood floor/ top of the line Miele appliances/Radiant heating / air conditioning/ security system/ wetbar/ office with custom cabinets/huge island kitchen waterfall edge/spice kitchen/ remote blinds in living area/ Built in speakers throughout with microphone/ vacuum built-in/ home theatre set up/ quartz used even in suites/ gas hook up outside. Two suites (legal two bedroom and a in-law one bedroom suite)/ stainless steel appliances in suite. SHOWING BY APPOINTMENT. Close to shopping and skytrain, very central location everything within 10 mins. Private elementary, middle school on 1 block. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3628 WELLINGTON Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2725477
3628 WELLINGTON Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3Y7
$2,898,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2725477
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,467 sq. ft.
Need space inside & out? This 7 bed, 8 bath, 2 den home on a flat 8400sq lot is amazing for large families or amalgamation of households. Main features, a master sized bedroom with ensuite & wi closet, den, huge family room off the decadent kitchen, 2nd spice kitchen & access to the fully fenced yard with hot tub gazebo, storage shed & electric gate off the lane. Up are 4 bedrooms, all with their own bath & 3 with wi closets & private decks + a den that can be used as a bedroom. The master is a sight to behold! Down is split into 2 parts, 1st part has a games room with bar, insane theatre room, sauna, gym, office & can easily be suited. 2nd part is a fully self-contained 2 bed suite. Top of the line finishing throughout! Truly too many features to list. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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412 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2737000
412 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 0A6
$2,898,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2737000
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,147 sq. ft.
Beautiful 5 ACRES on CITY WATER w/ 3147 sq/ft home available for the first time in over 50 years! If you ever wanted to have a large piece of land and still be walking distance to the city this is your chance. The home features 6 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, an open concept, 2 kitchens, ample amounts of storage, and a large 473 sq/ft solarium. Perfect for extended/multi-generational families, or build your DREAM HOME. The property includes two barns at approximately 2000 sq/ft, and 1100 sq/ft. The property has been kept as a hobby farm, and never farmed. STEPS away from all amenities including shopping, the dykes, Carnoustie Golf Club, Cedar Drive Elementary, École Irvine Elementary,Terry Fox Secondary, and Archbishop Carney. Do not miss the opportunity to call this home yours. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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430 LINCOLN Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2716045
430 LINCOLN Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 3H8
$2,825,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2716045
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,192 sq. ft.
2.22 ACRE HOUSE & ACREAGE. 2,192 SQ/FT House built in 2010 has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is a 1,680 SQ/FT Building with an 8" Slap and 220 AMP service, 700 SQ/FT 2 Stall Barn, and 550 SQ/FT Shavings Shed. The property is fully fenced and well-drained, Close to Pitt River Boat Club, Close to all amenities and entertainment, and easy access to Highway #7. More detailsListed by eXp Realty (Branch) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1197 FRASERVIEW Street in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2732816
1197 FRASERVIEW Street Port Coquitlam V3C 5H2
$2,698,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2732816
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,076 sq. ft.
PRICED TO SELL! Furniture/Decoration Credit availble . Presenting to you a Port Coquitlam Masterpiece . Brand new home with 5000+ SF of luxurious living space in the Principal Residence and a 550+ SF Coach House with a mortgage helper! Enjoy the open concept with city/river views from multiple decks . This home consists of 3 Master Bedrooms (one on each floor) and also 3 additional bedrooms with en-suites. The main floor offers an Entertainer's dream kitchen with 48in gas range+ 66in fridge, wok kitchen, dining room, and living room with panoramic views • The bsmnt floor offers a stunning media room, bar, games room, office and gym! Luxury living with home automation, A/C and wine cellar as a few notable features. Close to all levels of schools, shopping, recreation & public transit • More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1940 BROWN Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2738969
1940 BROWN Street Port Coquitlam V3C 2N5
$2,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738969
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,100 sq. ft.
This flat corner lot is perfect investment opportunity total of the 4 units generating 9000$ rental income monthly and potential subdivision to 4 smaller lots with duplex single-family zoning for future development.located in quiet neighborhood, Lower Mary Hill, in Port Coquitlam. Very close to most amenities such as school shopping parks Community centre and public transportation. Walking distance to Mary Hill Elementary and Pitt River Middle school Costco and etc. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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