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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213 2432 WELCHER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Townhouse for sale in "Gardenia" : MLS®# R2870075
213 2432 WELCHER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1X7 
$689,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870075
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,019 sq. ft.
AMAZING home in the heart of Port Coquitlam! Centrally located on a quiet street close to downtown and a short walk to parks, sports fields & trails along the river. This home has a nice open concept layout with the kitchen overlooking the dining & living rm -great for entertaining! There is cozy gas fireplace & 2 patios off the living room & master bedroom. Both bedrooms are spacious & there is a great Murphy bed in the 2nd bedroom. 2 parking spots & EV charging(Lvl 2)available. The kitchen has ample storage, a gas stove & the dishwasher (2023), Hot Water tank(2021)&flooring upstairs(2019) have been updated. New roof was done in 2021. Pets are welcome. This is an excellent home in a great location, within walking distance to everything: schools, shopping, WCExpress, parks and restaurants. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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303 2433 - 2441 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Condo for sale in "MARLOW" : MLS®# R2846537
303 2433 - 2441 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3E6
$669,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2846537
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 797 sq. ft.
Welcome to Marlow - an exclusive collection of spacious Jr 1 - 3 bedrooms in the heart of Port Coquitlam's downtown core. Steps from shopping , transit, dining and entertainment, and surrounded by nature and a rich community spirit - Marlow is a naturally curated sanctuary. More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Downtown Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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211 2484 WILSON Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Condo for sale in "VERDE" : MLS®# R2869366
211 2484 WILSON Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 0A5
$659,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869366
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,050 sq. ft.
Don't miss this XL 2bed plus den(3rd bedroom possible) in the heart of downtown PoCo, only steps from the beautiful Gates Park, Patina Brewing and so much more. Featuring a generous 1050sqft, 2 full bathrooms, 2 parking stalls, and CENTRAL A/C! Kitchen offers dark cabinetry, granite counters, and a full SS appliance package. Primary features a huge custom W/I closet and 4pc ensuite with DBL sinks and large soaker tub. Verde also offers awesome amenities incl a theatre room, party room with pool table, and exercise room. Walking distance to schools, all your shopping needs, loads of restaurants, the brand new REC center, and West Coast Express. Don't hesitate and book your showing today! More detailsListed by RE/MAX All Points Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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109 2214 KELLY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Condo for sale in "THE SPRING" : MLS®# R2850832
109 2214 KELLY Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 0E5
$659,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2850832
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 795 sq. ft.
Welcome to this 795 sq foot 2 Bed 2 bath 2nd bathroom off the Primary Bedroom has been completely renovated with a LARGE walk in glass shower. This beautiful modern open floor plan offers, quartz countertops, undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, wide plank laminate flooring, modern color scheme throughout to give it a contemporary flair with 9 foot ceilings. 177 sq. foot patio with privacy that backs onto lush greenery and Elks Park. Located in the trendy downtown of Port Coquitlam, walking distance to shopping, trails & restaurants, library, schools, rec center, transit, Gates Park & the West Coast Express. One of the best buildings you could buy into.1 pet cat or dog no size restriction. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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310 2433 - 2441 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Condo for sale in "MARLOW" : MLS®# R2826521
310 2433 - 2441 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3E6
$649,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2826521
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 733 sq. ft.
Welcome to Marlow - an exclusive collection of spacious Jr 1 - 3 bedrooms in the heart of Port Coquitlam's downtown core. Steps from shopping, transit, dining and entertainment, and surrounded by nature and a rich community spirit - Marlow is a naturally curated sanctuary. More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Downtown Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
