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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2279 KELLY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Land for sale : MLS®# R2833792
2279 KELLY Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1Y1 
$9,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2833792
Attention all Builders and Investors - Prime Poco Development Site including plans and permit. Development Permit approved for a 7 floor, 47 units, totaling 58,081sf or an FSR of 3.4. Concrete Building. Unit mix consists of: 2 studios, 3 one beds, 29 one bed & dens, 1 two bed, 10 two bed & dens, and 2 three bed & den homes. Phenomenal central location in Port Coquitlam supported by transportation infrastructure, including Lougheed Highway and the Marry Hill Bypass. Transit is accessible in the area via West Coast Express and there are transit routes to the recently completed Evergreen Transit Line. Very saleable and profitable project to take on for Developers. Also suitable for investors, great place to park your money. Contact Listing Agent for more information. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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325 LAURIER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2781184
325 LAURIER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 3G1
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2781184
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,334 sq. ft.
This beautiful 15.64 acre property is located on the west side of Pitt River. It comes with tranquil and unobstructed water front view in a quiet community, meanwhile, Costco, Walmart Home Depot and restaurants and schools are only minutes away. There is a second building on the property which provides potential for more rental income. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - 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
$3,999,900Residential 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
- Contact by Email
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2147 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2643236
2147 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3C6
$3,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643236
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,827 sq. ft.
Location, location, location for developers or investors with RA2 zoning and high density, in Shaughnessy as one of the main street in the city of Port Coquitlam area. Few minutes walking distance to Po Co center. Nice and updated home, with high efficiency new hot water tank and furnace, good roof, main floor feature fir floor and registered basement suite with laminated floor and renovated. Excellent tenant with month to month contract. Please do not disturb the tenant and call realtor for appointment. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2751 KITCHENER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2795931
2751 KITCHENER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2B7
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2795931
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,700 sq. ft.
Location,Location and Location of quick development area, currently under townhouse Zoning with 4 civic numbers, current building is Triplex building. Rebuild will under townhouse zoning bylaw 1 dwelling unit per 220m2. Potential Rezoning plan of designated RA-1 (Apartment) in City OCP,FSR up to 1.5. Must be purchased in conjunction with 2737 Kitchener Ave with Back Lane. Close to all amenities, transportation & Coquitlam Town Centre core. Great Value for rebuild or hold for future development. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
