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®# R2433678
690 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 0A6 
$3,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2433678
- 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
- Contact by Email
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1127 DOMINION Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2421867
1127 DOMINION Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 8G8
$3,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2421867
- 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
1131 DOMINION Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 8G8
$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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2421 GLENWOOD Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2463643
2421 GLENWOOD Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1Y7
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2463643
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,328 sq. ft.
Beautiful Family Home today or and exciting 5 Lot Subdivision with preliminary approval tomorrow! This home has a gorgeous manicured yard with a stunning swimming pool and covered deck all tastefully lined with vinyl decking. There are 2 separate suites at either end of this home, one is a 2 Bed and the other a 1 Bed and Den, all being main floor level without the stairs. The main part of the home has 2 Bedrooms on the main, one being a Master with Ensuite. The gorgeous upper level Master Bedroom and ensuite are over 800 sq ft in size! This property features a large detached 14' X 30' shop big enough to be used for a small business. Located steps from the Coquitlam River at the very quiet end of Glenwood Ave. So many features I can't possibly list them all here in this limited space. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3512 FLINT Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2456149
3512 FLINT Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4J6
$2,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2456149
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,252 sq. ft.
Like no other, this CUSTOM residence is the BUILDERS OWN EXCEPTIONALLY BUILT HOME containing numerous upgrades! Want extra income? Contains a basement suite AND a separate private garden residence off the back lane. Surround sound built in speakers in great room with a linear gas fireplace, crazy surveillance system for extra security, A/C, high end appliances. Wide open entertaining space with a designer modern Kitchen, accompanied by a 2nd prep kitchen. Lots of room for the gatherings to spill out onto the covered deck with your second linear fireplace. The main floor offers a home office and a functional mud room as well. Basement bar and rec area with guest bdrm/bath are on the lower level. Great neighbourhood/flat street. Extra storage/workshop/motorcycle garage off the garden home. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1936 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2441460
1936 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1R3
$2,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2441460
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,736 sq. ft.
Attention Builders and Investors!! OCP calls for RS4 zoning with Coach House potential. This property is sub-dividable into THREE Lots! Offered as a package in conjunction with 1932 Pitt River Road which is sub-dividable into TWO Lots for a grand total of FIVE Lots. Both properties back onto Warwick Crescent and require minimal city upgrades. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase this 1,736 Sq.Ft. 3 Bed, 2 Bath Rancher resting on a massive 13,965 Sq.Ft. Lot. The home features a functional layout with updated galley kitchen, main bathroom and a brand-new roof! Watch the sun come up over the Golden Ears Mountains while enjoying your morning coffee. Steps from schools, parks, Robert Hope pool, buses and just a few minutes away from the West Coast Express. Private showings only. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1473 COLUMBIA Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2429056
1473 COLUMBIA Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1C5
$2,092,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2429056
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 6,105 sq. ft.
3 level home features unparalleled finishing with many architectural and luxurious details makes it one of the best homes in the City. 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms with over 6105 SF of living space, on a 8960 SF lot. Separate entry for legal suite. Coach is separate building. wok kitchen, high-velocity AC, HRV, radiant heating throughout main building, central vacuum, security system, custom-made railing, cabinetry & counter-top, engineered hardwood flooring. acrylic stucco & natural stone. Unbeatable view from main and second floor. 2-5-10 years warranty. MORTGAGE HELPER BASMT AND COACH HOUSE RENTS: 5k/m. gst extra. please ask your realtor to call for showing! Easy to show with notice. Brand new house. 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®# R2433506
2120 SALISBURY Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1Y1
$1,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2433506
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,268 sq. ft.
Gorgeous custom built home on large 66 x 188 ft lot. Upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms, all with ensuites. Master bedroom has TV mount with adjourning luxury ensuite including 2 wash basins, large shower,jacuzzi and a bidet. Main floor has 9 ft ceiling. Features include maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, one-piece seamless granite countertops. Basement crawl space is 6 ft high. The landscaping includes a multiple zone sprinkler system. Lovely covered back patio space. Double attached garage in the front as well as a detached garage with workshop space in the back. Generous outdoor parking space behind a gate for boats, RVs, guest parking, and more. Furniture is negotiable. View to appreciate! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West 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
1759 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1V2
$1,752,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2224475
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,749 sq. ft.
Wonderfull one owner family home for over 50 years. Great holding property very clean and well maintained. The official community plan indicates town houses and the area is developing all around. This Multi family development property is ready for your ideas. Please call for details. More detailsListed by Home and Garden 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®# R2472915
1727 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1V2
$1,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2472915
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,010 sq. ft.
Investor and developer alert, Great potential! Designated in OCP as Intensive Residential RTh3 Zoning allows one unit per 220 sq m(2,368.1 SF) Laneway Access Corner Site with three frontages. This home sits on a 75 x 177 Lot (13,275 sf) Current OCP is 5 townhouses or could be possible for a duplex plus 3 townhouses. Great value for anyone who wants to buy/live now and hold it for later! More detailsListed by Royal First Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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