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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3265 OXFORD Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2870713
3265 OXFORD Street Port Coquitlam V3B 4C6 
$1,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870713
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,275 sq. ft.
Renovated 6 bedrooms on potential development site. Ground floor there is a separated suite with separate entry, great for in-laws or extra income. Huge deep lot with large backyard back onto green. It is well kept home. One year new hot water heater. Instant rental income available. Central location, steps to transit and stores. Potential development lot. More detailsListed by Stonehaus Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2027 SASKATCHEWAN Avenue in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2859259
2027 SASKATCHEWAN Avenue Port Coquitlam V3C 5H7
$1,665,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2859259
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,295 sq. ft.
Private Oasis - Tranquil - Family - Entertaining - Grand! Nestled in Port Coquitlam's coveted Citadel neighbourhood, and first time on the market, 2027 Saskatchewan is set to welcome it's new family and new legacy. This hidden gem, two storey with basement boasts an open floor plan on the main, highlighted by views to the pool from the kitchen and family room. The extra large dining and living rooms are bathed in natural light through oversized windows and surrounded by a wrap around veranda. Upstairs you will find 2 Spacious bedrooms and a large primary with walk in closet and large ensuite. Basement has a second laundry room, spacious recreation area and can be a separate In-Law suite. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3857 INVERNESS Street in Port Coquitlam: Lincoln Park PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2852730
3857 INVERNESS Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3B9
$1,650,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2852730
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,308 sq. ft.
Attention builders and investors! Rezoned for a duplex property available for construction in Lincoln Park. It has passed its 3rd reading and is ready to be built. The house is a ranch-style home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It boasts a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and laminate flooring, as well as a huge patio and fully fenced yard. There is plenty of parking space available, and the home has back-lane access. Located in a family-oriented neighbourhood, this location has much more to offer. close to shopping, schools, transit and main roads. All measurements are approximate buyer to verify if important to them. " Do not enter without appointment. "Call your realtor/builder today to make an appointment! More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1315 WESTERN Place in Port Coquitlam: Mary Hill House for sale : MLS®# R2855582
1315 WESTERN Place Port Coquitlam V3C 4J8
$1,649,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2855582
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,697 sq. ft.
1315 Western Place - A unique home with strong vertical and horizontal elements that celebrates natural light in every room. A Metal Roof, Solar Panels, Hot Water Radiant heating, A/C, loft bedrooms, overheight ceilings and architecturally designed to enjoy sunrise and sun sets from almost every space in the home. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a beautifully finished open kitchen with high end appliances, quartz counters, quartz backsplash, bleached oak hardwood floors and a spa like primary ensuite that is sure to impress even the most discerning buyer. A huge private outdoor area professionally landscaped, that is great for entertaining with hot tub and a covered patio with outdoor kitchen. Located on an extremely quiet cul-de-sac, this home will impress you from the moment you walk in. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3268 VINCENT Street in Port Coquitlam: Glenwood PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2864342
3268 VINCENT Street Port Coquitlam V3B 3T4
$1,649,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864342
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,895 sq. ft.
Step into this inviting 7 bed, 3.5 bath residence situated in PoCo. This home has undergone numerous upgrades, including new flooring, windows, a sleek modern kitchen, stylish bathroom fixtures, upgraded lighting, a new furnace, garage door, and washer/dryer. Freshly installed in 2023, the property also boasts a brand new roof and gutters. On the lower level, you'll find a legal suite with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, which underwent a remodel in 2021 featuring new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, stove, flooring, and toilets. This suite is adaptable, functioning as a 2 bed, 1 bath rental unit, with an additional bedroom and ensuite available for the upstairs owners if desired. Conveniently located near schools of all levels, shopping centers, hiking trails, and recreational facilities. More detailsListed by Royal Lepage Wheeler Cheam - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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