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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325 LAURIER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2504419
325 LAURIER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 3G1 
$6,666,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2504419
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,334 sq. ft.
Beautiful home, minutes from Costco, Home Depot & Save-On. 15.64 acres located with unobstructed water front view. There is also a second home located on the property which can be further renovated. This property also has a large barn which can be used for storage. More detailsListed by eXp Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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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
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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
$2,499,000Residential 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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3475 ST. ANNE Street in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2492252
3475 ST. ANNE Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4G5
$2,299,750Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2492252
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 6,693 sq. ft.
WOW INCOME GENERATING HOME! Custom Built 8 Bed & 9 Bath Luxury Home w/Bonus 753 sq ft. 2 Bedroom Coach Home situated on a 9300 sq ft. Lot! Hardwood & Tile Floors throughout the main level, Formal Living & Dining, w/access to the spice kitchen. Bright Open Concept Luxury Kitchen w/Granite counters & Professional Grade Appliances open to the Family room w/gas fp & large covered deck. Master on Main w/ensuite, large mud room & 2 car garage. Upper level has 3 large bedrooms all w/walk-in closets & en-suites, Master Bedroom has 2 walk-in closets, 15'x11' en-suite w/jacuzzi tub, double sinks & shower. The lower level contains a rec room w/powder room, 2 Bed Legal Suite, Extra Bedroom & Flex. Radiant Heat, AC, HRV, Full Security w/Cameras, Custom Built Ins & Built-in Vac. Walk to Schools & Parks! More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. (White Rock) - 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®# R2493705
1936 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1R3
$2,025,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2493705
- 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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1936 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill Land for sale : MLS®# R2493690
1936 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1R3
$2,025,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2493690
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
- Contact by Email
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2420 BURNS Road in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2500779
2420 BURNS Road Port Coquitlam V3E 3G7
$1,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2500779
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,574 sq. ft.
Rarely available 5.237 acres in North Port Coquitlam. Zoned A - Agricultural and located within the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. This is a great opportunity for "Farm Use". A central location, and only a walk to Costco, transit and shopping. The 2 storey home just needs your touch, ideas or renovation. Land is on city water and has a septic tank. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1870 WESTMINSTER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ Duplex for sale : MLS®# R2478239
1870 WESTMINSTER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1E2
$1,980,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2478239
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,720 sq. ft.
Huge Lot with great potential. Currently side/side duplex with revenue $3,600. month. Possible rezone for higher density developments, could include townhouses and apartments. Great location close to schools, shopping and transit. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3933 SEFTON Street in Port Coquitlam: Oxford Heights House for sale : MLS®# R2516571
3933 SEFTON Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3S2
$1,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2516571
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,058 sq. ft.
Beautiful Custom Built house with Fantastic finishing and condition in Oxford Heights, a block away from the Burke Mountain community. Flat lot sits in a quite, friendly neighbourhood with quick access to Lougheed Hwy and Hwy1. It is a Hidden Gem! This home has 6,058sf of living area on a large 7835sf lot with 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The main floor features high 10ft ceilings including a soaring 20’high Great Room w/large windows , chef’s dream kitchen with high end ELECTOLUX appliances, with covered hot tub in your backyard. Upstairs leads you massive 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. Master bedroom feature a WIC with SPA like ensuite with JETTED tub. Basement includes two bedroom legal suite & one bedroom suite, both with separate entrance. 5min drive to shopping (Costco, Walmart ,Save on Food etc) restaurants and schools. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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