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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570 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2807972
570 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 0A6 
$2,530,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2807972
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,550 sq. ft.
5 acre lot zoned agricultural. Great for blueberry farming. Excellent location close to Fremont Village and Carnoustie Golf Club. Mainly lot value. More detailsListed by Magsen Realty Inc.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2191 GRANT Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2775637
2191 GRANT Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1R1
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2775637
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,419 sq. ft.
Attention Builders and Investors!! NCP high-density apartment development site 8898 sq ft lot. can be purchased along with 2183 2175 and 2167 Grant Avenue House of little value. Premium location for new development in Port Coquitlam. More detailsListed by eXp Realty (Branch) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1845 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Lower Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2814730
1845 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1P8
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814730
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,700 sq. ft.
Welcome to your dream home! Introducing a brand new custom-built home that features over 5,700 sq ft of luxury living space. The vaulted living room boasts large windows that let in an abundance of natural light and showcase the stunning mountain views. The gourmet kitchen is every chef's dream, featuring high-end appliances, granite countertops, and a separate enclosed fry kitchen, perfect for hosting large gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find 4 oversized bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet. The basement of this home is a true gem, with a media room, full bathroom, and additional living spaces. Plus a a 2 bed legal suite. Call today! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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412 PRAIRIE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood House for sale : MLS®# R2814976
412 PRAIRIE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3E 0A6
$2,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814976
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,147 sq. ft.
BELOW ASSESSMENT! Become the proud owner of this remarkable haven in Port Coquitlam! With just under 5 acres of flat land, the possibilities are endless for you to create your dream lifestyle. Imagine the convenience of having a spacious 20ft x 40ft workshed, perfectly equipped for your hobbies & RV storage. Host unforgettable gatherings in the impressive 40ftx40ft building, where cherished memories will be made with family and friends. Wake up to breathtaking mountain views, the sweet serenade of birdsong, and the sight of horses leisurely walking along your road. Step out of your driveway and within minutes, find yourself on the tranquil dike, the majestic Pitt River & the convenience of all amenities. Embrace the fulfillment of owning & operating your own piece of rural paradise today. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3153 VINCENT STREET in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2817502
3153 VINCENT STREET Port Coquitlam V3B 3T2
$2,431,408Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2817502
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,368 sq. ft.
DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS OPPORTUNITY! LAND ASSEMBLY For Sale with Development Potential. Two Lot Side X Side 8,037 SF & 8,022 SF in Glenwood PQ. This unique property features the best of both location and convenience with neighboring properties developed. Currently duplex zone with OCP for Apartment Residential RA1 4-6 stories Apartment. This is the Future of Port Coquitlam. Don't miss out on your opportunity to get this home. Buyer to verify all potential uses with the City of POCO. House is occupied please Do Not Disturb tenant. More detailsListed by eXp Realty and RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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