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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36 1255 RIVERSIDE Drive in Port Coquitlam: Riverwood Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2871995
36 1255 RIVERSIDE Drive Port Coquitlam V3B 7W5 
$1,135,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871995
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,811 sq. ft.
Welcome home to a spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse in Riverwood Green, offering the ideal living space for families seeking a quiet community with all you need just minutes from your doorstep—top-rated schools, parks, grocery, shopping, and recreation facilities! This two-storey home features soaring 17 ft high vaulted ceilings in the living room, an open den/loft space that can be used as a home office, and a private fenced backyard with a patio for you to enjoy! Storage is abundant with a double garage and an expansive 840 sq.ft. crawl space. Meticulously maintained over the years with updates to the kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, and paint. This home offers both style and convenience, making it the perfect setting for your next chapter! Call today to book your private showing! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1934 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill Land for sale : MLS®# R2829914
1934 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1R3
$1,129,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2829914
BUILDERS ALERT! No need to wait ready to built lot available in Mary Hill Neighborhood. Plans are ready to submit to city. You can start building home without any delays. For more information contact us More detailsListed by Sutton Premier Realty and Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1783 DORSET Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ 1/2 Duplex for sale : MLS®# R2858284
1783 DORSET Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2A3
$1,099,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858284
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,211 sq. ft.
Renovated 3-Bedroom 1/2 DUPLEX with a DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP on a huge lot with lane access. NO STRATA FEES. The main level entry welcomes you into an open floor plan, featuring a bright living room with a cozy gas fireplace. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and elegant quartz countertops, extending into the laundry room for added convenience. Step outside to the covered patio area, perfect for hosting family gatherings. The fenced backyard provides a safe and ample space for children and pets to play. And there is still enough room left over for gardening on this 176 feet deep lot. Close to all levels of schools, parks, shopping, rec. center, 10 min drive to Coquitlam Central Skytrain station. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2022 FRASER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ Condo for sale : MLS®# R2871323
2022 FRASER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1N6
$1,090,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871323
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,768 sq. ft.
NO STRATA FEE! Don't miss this rare chance to own a non-strata Rowhouse in the heart of Port Coquitlam! This meticulously maintained CORNER UNIT rowhouse with a very generous floorplan features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a second kitchen on the first floor with mortgage helper potential! Just like a detached home, this property feature a a very versatile balcony that overlooks a beautifully landscaped backyard along with its own single garage and an extra carport. Convenience is around the corner, located just a short walk from charming downtown Port Coquitlam and only a 5 mins drive to Coquitlam center where all your shopping needs can be met and did we mention West Coast express is just a short drive away? Don't miss out! Open house Sun/Sat April 20-21, 1-4pm. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1938 PITT RIVER Road in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill Land for sale : MLS®# R2861238
1938 PITT RIVER Road Port Coquitlam V3C 1R3
$1,079,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2861238
BUILDERS ALERT! Ready to built lot available in Mary Hill Neighborhood of Port Coquitlam. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
