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General Description

Coquitlam is the largest of the municipalities which make up the northeast sector of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD). The city's panoramic setting close to Vancouver, from the rugged wilderness of the Coastal Mountains to the north, to the southern slopes overlooking the Fraser River, makes it a most desirable community in which to live, work and play. It is a so-called bedroom community with a population of 115,000 (1999 census) with excellent schools, community and recreational facilities. There is something for everybody; the young and the retired.

Location & Transportation

Bounded by Burnaby, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and New Westminster, Coquitlam is 30 to 45 minutes away from downtown Vancouver, depending on traffic volume and location. Downtown access is served by 3 highways, Trans-Canada (No.1 Hwy), Lougheed Hwy (No.7) and the Barnet Hwy, which helps to avoid some of the bottleneck. The West Coast Express commuter rail service is a major catalyst in the Tri-Cities region, a boon for residents working in Vancouver downtown. The anticipated extension of the Sky Train coming to Lougheed Mall and finally the Coquitlam Centre Mall will make the area even more attractive and convenient for residents.

Economy

Coquitlam's Town Centre provides a dynamic focus for the area and is well on its way to becoming the downtown centre for the northeast sector. A well established commercial and industrial presence which includes the Coquitlam Centre Mall and the Mayfair Industrial Park provides for a rich variety of shopping, light industry and job availability.

In the recent years these following facilities, newly opened David Lam Campus of Douglas College, the Evergreen Cultural Centre and Theatre, Pinetree Secondary School and Community Centre, and the new City Hall, has added impact to Town Centre. This is further enhanced by an aquatic facility with an Olympic-size pool & Wave pool, and a stadium which has hosted major track and field and other sporting events.

Housing & Real Estate

Coquitlam offers a delightful cross section of lifestyles and accommodations for all:

Westwood Plateau (2 golf courses and $Million views, newer neighbourhood) :
- Detached homes from mid $300,000 to executive-class up to $2 million ultra deluxe
- Town-homes from the low $200's to $300,000 (backs on golf course with view)
- Apartments from the$150,s for 2 bdrm (1000 s.f.) to view penthouses over $300,000.

Then in the well-established older neighbourhood (+/-25 years) of Central Coquitlam, e.g. around Como Lake Park, the average price is $270,000 ( with some newer homes up to $600,000 ). River Heights newer neighbourhood with view of the Fraser River & Mt. Baker has detached homes ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. Ranch Park (+/- 20 years) detached homes ranges from $200,000 to $350,000. The historic Maillardville, with French-Canadian flavour, is undergoing revitalization with condo's being offered From $80,000 ( 1bdrm,700 s.f.), to a 3 bdrm town-homes at $170,000. Coquitlam is certainly a great place to raise a family with good schools and recreational facilities. One can enjoy a most comfortable lifestyle here at affordable prices when compared with Burnaby and Vancouver.

Education

Children in the Tri-Cities are well served by the highly regarded local school district offering both French immersion and ESL programs. There are many excellent daycare and Montessori kindergarten facilities, Centennial High is reputed to have one of the highest percentage of bursary students, Douglas College campus in the Town Centre welcomes both full and part-time students to programs ranging from arts, sciences, business, and health services courses. Simon Fraser University is minutes away in neighbouring Burnaby. Every stage from daycare to career education is at your doorstep.

Recreation

The Civic and private sporting facilities offers ample tennis & racquet courts, swimming pools, ice rinks, several golf courses (Vancouver golf club, Westwood Golf and Country club, Carnouties Golf Club) and playing fields. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there is the Minnekhada Regional Park (wildlife reserve, bird sanctuary, marsh, extensive walking trails), and Mundy Park (175 hectare forest with 2 lakes in the city) right on your door-step. There is a saying that because of all the trees and forest in Coquitlam, one can smell the quality of air and lifestyle is so much better; it is a great city to live in and raise a family.

This applies to Port Moody, Port Coquitlam as well, being in Tri-Cities.

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