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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2279 KELLY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Land for sale : MLS®# R2749728
2279 KELLY Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1Y1 
$9,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749728
Amazing building opportunity in highly sought after Port Coquitlam! Development site includes plans and permits for a 9 levels, 47 unit 58,081sqft building. About 42,000sqft sellable sqft. This multi family concrete development is designed for 3 bedroom & den (4 units), 2 bedroom & den (9 units) and 1 bedroom & den (34 units). Development Permit approved, Building Permit available for pick up. Centrally located in one of the most up and coming areas with shopping and recreation nearby. More detailsListed by Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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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
- Contact by Email
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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
- Contact by Email
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3628 WELLINGTON Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2748511
3628 WELLINGTON Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3Y7
$2,898,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748511
- 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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