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/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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2279 KELLY Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam Land for sale : MLS®# R2749728
2279 KELLY Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1Y1 
$9,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749728
Amazing building opportunity in highly sought after Port Coquitlam! Development site includes plans and permits for a 9 levels, 47 unit 58,081sqft building. About 42,000sqft sellable sqft. This multi family concrete development is designed for 3 bedroom & den (4 units), 2 bedroom & den (9 units) and 1 bedroom & den (34 units). Development Permit approved, Building Permit available for pick up. Centrally located in one of the most up and coming areas with shopping and recreation nearby. More detailsListed by Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2261 HAWTHORNE Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2733844
2261 HAWTHORNE Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 1W7
$3,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2733844
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,354 sq. ft.
This 9,000 + sf double lot with RA1 zoning, high density, is now available. Possible land assembly for future development. Lane access. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2751 KITCHENER Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Woodland Acres PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2729285
2751 KITCHENER Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 2B7
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2729285
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,700 sq. ft.
Builder & Investor Alert! Location, Location, Location! Super fast development area. Potential for rezoning to high density zoning. Must be purchased in conjunction with 2737 Kitchener Ave. Back Lane Access, Close to all amenities, transportation & Coquitlam Town Centre core. Do not miss it! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3628 WELLINGTON Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2748511
3628 WELLINGTON Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3Y7
$2,898,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748511
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,467 sq. ft.
Need space inside & out? This 7 bed, 8 bath, 2 den home on a flat 8400sq lot is amazing for large families or amalgamation of households. Main features, a master sized bedroom with ensuite & wi closet, den, huge family room off the decadent kitchen, 2nd spice kitchen & access to the fully fenced yard with hot tub gazebo, storage shed & electric gate off the lane. Up are 4 bedrooms, all with their own bath & 3 with wi closets & private decks + a den that can be used as a bedroom. The master is a sight to behold! Down is split into 2 parts, 1st part has a games room with bar, insane theatre room, sauna, gym, office & can easily be suited. 2nd part is a fully self-contained 2 bed suite. Top of the line finishing throughout! Truly too many features to list. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1197 FRASERVIEW Street in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2761648
1197 FRASERVIEW Street Port Coquitlam V3C 5H2
$2,688,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2761648
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,076 sq. ft.
Presenting to you a Port Coquitlam Masterpiece. Brand new home with 5000+ SF of luxurious living space in the Principal Residence and a 550+ SF Coach House with a mortgage helper! Enjoy the open concept with city/river views from multiple decks. This home consists of 3 Master Bedrooms (one on each floor) and also 3 additional bedrooms with en-suites. The main floor offers an Entertainer's dream kitchen with 48in gas range+ 66in fridge, wok kitchen, dining room, and living room with panoramic views • The bsmnt floor offers a stunning media room, bar, games room, office and gym! Luxury living with home automation, A/C and wine cellar as a few notable features. Close to all levels of schools, shopping, recreation & public transit. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1764 MANNING Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2748151
1764 MANNING Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1K9
$2,599,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748151
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,774 sq. ft.
Custom Quality built home in very sought after neighborhood in POCO. Quality shows, beautiful interior with attention to details. Quite area. Contains engineered hardwood floor/ top of the line Miele appliances/Radiant heating / air conditioning/ security system/ wetbar/ office with custom cabinets/huge island kitchen waterfall edge/spice kitchen/ remote blinds in living area/ Built in speakers throughout with microphone/ vacuum built-in/ home theatre set up/ quartz used even in suites/ gas hook up outside. Two suites (legal two bedroom and a in-law one bedroom suite)/ stainless steel appliances in suite. Close to shopping and skytrain, very central location everything within 10 mins. Private elementary, middle school on 1 block. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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3427 SEFTON Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale in "Glenwood/Oxford Heights" : MLS®# R2730472
3427 SEFTON Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3R1
$2,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2730472
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,474 sq. ft.
Well Maintained previous builder's House, The great location and quality home to a happy family with great mortgage helper or an investment with considerable cash flow. Offers 7 beds, 5 baths includes separate living & family room, bright / specious layout with tons of natural lights, crown moulding, hardwood, tile and carpeting throughout. One bedroom on the Main; Above floor has 3 bedrooms include Master with walk-in closet and solarium room as Bonus. Basement offers two suites- Two bedroom legal suite and Another One bedroom Mortgage helper rented to good tenants. Located at the base of Burke Mountain with quick access to schools, shopping, transit & recreation. Booking your showing today! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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2147 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2643236
2147 SHAUGHNESSY Street Port Coquitlam V3C 3C6
$2,350,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643236
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,827 sq. ft.
Location, location, location for developers or investors with RA2 zoning and high density, in Shaughnessy as one of the main street in the city of Port Coquitlam area. Few minutes walking distance to Po Co center. Nice and updated home, with high efficiency new hot water tank and furnace, good roof, main floor feature fir floor and registered basement suite with laminated floor and renovated. Excellent tenant with month to month contract. Please do not disturb the tenant and call realtor for appointment. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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1631 MANNING Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2757503
1631 MANNING Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1K7
$2,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2757503
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,186 sq. ft.
This lovely home sits on a huge fenced and flat 8,052 sqft (66*122) square shape lot in popular Glenwood area of Port Coquitlam with RS-1 zoning which can be subdivided into TWO lots with 33 frontage each lot!The property is under sub-division now,2nd reading is done.This home is perfect for young family or builder/ investor with future development opportunities.It comes with four bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms in two levels with separate entrance and kitchen in each level of the house. Easy access to Lougheed Highway, Costco, Grocery Stores, Home Depot, Cafes, and more. Close to schools and parks. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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1611 MANNING Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2761057
1611 MANNING Avenue Port Coquitlam V3B 1K7
$2,189,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2761057
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,052 sq. ft.
Brand New Luxury Craftsman West Coast Design Home. Modern, sophisticated, and sleek 3,052 sq. ft. 5 bed and 5 Bath custom home designed by Christophe Vaissade and built by quality builder Diamond Dream Homes. Sensational open concept design with den, home office, gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line Fisher & Paykel appliances inc 36" gas range stove, bar area & 2nd kitchen. Ultimate indoor/outdoor living overlooking your flat landscaped backyard and patio. Upstairs 3 large bedrooms, family room, master bedroom with resort style ensuite, large walk-in shower and tub. Downstairs media room and 2 bed legal suite with private outdoor area. Air Conditioning & backup generator. Minutes to parks, schools, recreation, shopping and Costco. Completed and ready for you to move in now. Call today! More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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