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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3234 OSBORNE Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2860128
3234 OSBORNE Street Port Coquitlam V3B 8C8 
$1,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860128
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,429 sq. ft.
Discover your dream home in the coveted Woodland Acres neighborhood! This meticulously well-maintained residence boasts a FANTASTIC layout. Enjoy the grandeur of double-height vaulted ceilings and skylights in the bright family room, complemented by a formal dining room and a spacious family room off the gourmet kitchen, perfect for seamless entertaining. Upstairs, 4 large bedrooms offer ample space for work-from-home setups or family needs, each with its own walk-in closet - a total of three! Plus, with a 5 ft. crawl space basement, there's no shortage of storage space. Conveniently located, reach the Coquitlam bus loop, Skytrain and Westcoast Express in minutes and walk to nearby schools, restaurants, groceries and Coquitlam Centre. Don't miss the chance to call this your forever home! More detailsListed by Royal LePage - Wolstencroft
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1745 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2812548
1745 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1V2
$1,698,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2812548
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,100 sq. ft.
Investor & Developer Alert! Currently, the Official Community Plan is thirsty for townhome land sites. OCP Townhouse lot! Potentially to purchase and assemble another 2 houses with next door neighbors. Or build a dream home with Lane way house. Newer Paint! Welcome to come and appreciate this huge lot of 9027 square feet with accommodation of three bedrooms, two bathrooms a 2-car detached garage and a carport. A lot of potential for further development. Convenience: schools are within a couple of steps while daycare centers, shopping and transit are nearby. Tenanted, photos taken before tenants move in . More detailsListed by Sutton Group - Vancouver First Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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4110 2180 KELLY Avenue in Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Condo for sale in "MONTROSE" (Port Coquitlam) : MLS®# R2852152
4110 2180 KELLY Avenue Coquitlam V3C 0L1
$1,688,888Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2852152
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,864 sq. ft.
Great opportunity! This Work/Live Unit provides the flexibility in ownership of a Commercial Unit and a Residential Unit. The Commercial is ground level along the pedestrian promenade and the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath residential Condo is above with direct access via stairway from the Commercial Unit. There is an opportunity to buy the existing Business as well or establish your own Business at the location. Investors, purchase the work/live unit and rent/lease both properties. Unique opportunity. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3667 COAST MERIDIAN Road in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2866956
3667 COAST MERIDIAN Road Port Coquitlam V3B 3N9
$1,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866956
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,210 sq. ft.
INVESTORS / DEVELOPERS ALERT! 65x121 Lot OPPORTUNITY to capitalize on a prime potential subdivision project in PREMIUM Glenwood area. This CHARMING 2210 SQ.FT home offers TWO floor plans, 1236 SQ.FT 3bed upper level and 974 SQ.FT 2bed lower level, each with their own entrances, for you to live comfortably or rent for INCOME until your next plan is motion. PERFECT LOCATION situated within walking distance to parks & trails, restaurants & cafes, Save-On-Foods, shopping centres, and more! Book your reservations NOW! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3265 OXFORD Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2870713
3265 OXFORD Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4C6
$1,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870713
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,275 sq. ft.
Renovated 6 bedrooms on potential development site. Ground floor there is a separated suite with separate entry, great for in-laws or extra income. Huge deep lot with large backyard back onto green. It is well kept home. One year new hot water heater. Instant rental income available. Central location, steps to transit and stores. Potential development lot. Open house on April 20 Sat 1-3pm and 21 Sun 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Stonehaus Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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