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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3364 RALEIGH Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2573653
3364 RALEIGH Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4P6 
$1,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2573653
- Floor Area:
- 1,733 sq. ft.
BUILDERS/ INVESTORS ALERT!!! ! Large lot with back lane. Great opportunity to build Townhomes with neighboring 2 lots (also on market) OR hold with rental income. OCP calls for TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT. (Check w/City of Poco). HOLD FOR NOW for FUTURE LAND ASSEMBLY!! HOLD and rent out watch your investment grow! Minutes to all levels of schools, shopping, Coq mall, Parks, PoCo Trial, Skytrain, Hwy, Royal Bridge College & more. Great future potential. The home is livable and rentable but mainly lot value, home "as is". More detailsListed by Evergreen West Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3370 RALEIGH Street in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2573941
3370 RALEIGH Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4P6
$1,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2573941
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,622 sq. ft.
Great potential located in desirable prime Woodland Acre. Land Assembly for future development with neighbouring properties also on MLS. Value in land; development site. (3 lots total 23,490 sf). OCP for townhouse site. Buyer to preform their own due diligence and check with city. Solid and well kept livable rancher on a large lot with lane access conveniently located near Coquitlam Centre Mall skytrain, transit, shopping, schools, trail, Royal Bridge College and more more! Plenty of potential for now and the future. Perfect holding property for investors/builders!! Don’t miss out! More detailsListed by Evergreen West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1745 MORGAN Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2738876
1745 MORGAN Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1J6
$1,939,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738876
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,758 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW stunning 2 storey plus detached garage home with a laneway suite + a bonus 900+ sqft basement. An incredible floor plan boasting concept design and tons of modern touches. The home consists of a massive kitchen loaded with custom cabinetry, large island centre, NEST system, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops. The gorgeous open concept design features air conditioning, mud room, huge great room with doors leading to large deck space. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets including a deluxe Master suite with 5 piece ensuite. The detached garage has double garage parking with a legal suite with its own parking space. Easy walk to schools, transit and shopping. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1893 COQUITLAM Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2668580
1893 COQUITLAM Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1J1
$1,899,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2668580
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,954 sq. ft.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROX. BUYER OR BUYER'S AGENT TO VERIFY IF IMPORTANT. 2 Bedroom Mortgage Helper! Built by a Canadian, third generation builder, this home has all the bells & whistles. Hardwood flooring throughout living areas, quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances! Other features include massive vaulted ceilings up and 8-foot ceilings down, tiled entryway, shaker style cabinetry, separate entrance and laundry for the suite. BONUS powered double detached garage with lane access! Walking distance to all levels of schools, parks, nature trails, public transportation, Starbucks, and shopping! More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3271 OXFORD Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2718770
3271 OXFORD Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4C6
$1,860,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2718770
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,660 sq. ft.
Prime development/investment opportunity! This large 8924 square foot lot currently zoned RS-1 is OCP designated for townhomes. This property can also be purchased together with neighboring property 1938 Salisbury Ave making for a combined site of 17,848 square feet. The home can provide great rental income with a three bedroom main level and two bedroom separate entry basement with kitchen. This is a very desirable neighbourhood which is close to all levels of schools, shopping, parks and has easy access to nearby highways. Please verify with city for all rezoning and development requirements. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
