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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1197 FRASERVIEW Street in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale : MLS®# R2746299
1197 FRASERVIEW Street Port Coquitlam V3C 5H2 
$2,688,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2746299
- 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
- Contact by Email
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2538 PALISADE Crescent in Port Coquitlam: Citadel PQ House for sale in "The Estates" : MLS®# R2748763
2538 PALISADE Crescent Port Coquitlam V3C 5Y1
$2,599,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748763
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,953 sq. ft.
SPECTACULAR RIVER VIEW HOME! Pampered by long-time owners, this beautiful home sits on a 9,192 sq.ft. flat lot and backs onto the 40 Acre Castle Park. The 2 stry foyer has marble floors, dbl french doors leading to the living and dining rooms. The stunning, cloud white kitchen is only months old w/ top of the line renos including: to-the-ceiling cabinets, granite counters, designer backsplash, and S/S appliances. The master suite boasts a sitting area, walk-in closet and a 5pce spa ensuite. 2 other bdrms, 1 w/ ensuite and walk-in closet. The basement features 11ft ceilings with a full bath, bar, gym, and rec rm. Extensive use of crown mouldings+ finishings. 3 car garage and RV Sani station on the extra long driveway. Newer boiler and hot-water tank, 50Yr Penfold roof. Showings by APT only. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Sabre Realty Group - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1940 BROWN Street in Port Coquitlam: Central Pt Coquitlam House for sale : MLS®# R2738969
1940 BROWN Street Port Coquitlam V3C 2N5
$2,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738969
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,100 sq. ft.
This flat corner lot is perfect investment opportunity total of the 4 units generating 9000$ rental income monthly and potential subdivision to 4 smaller lots with duplex single-family zoning for future development.located in quiet neighborhood, Lower Mary Hill, in Port Coquitlam. Very close to most amenities such as school shopping parks Community centre and public transportation. Walking distance to Mary Hill Elementary and Pitt River Middle school Costco and etc. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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
- 604-657-1111
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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
- 604-657-1111
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