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General Description

Port Coquitlam is primarily a suburban residential community within the GVRD, Greater Vancouver Regional District. It is bounded by the Fraser River to the south, the Pitt River, and Pitt Meadows to the east, Burke Mountain to the north, and Coquitlam to the west. It has a population of about 47,000 (1999 census). It is also home to Terry Fox, the courageous athlete, who raised millions of dollars for the Cancer Foundation on his cross-Canada run. He finally succumbed to the disease himself when he was close to completing this epic run and won the hearts of the nation. There is the annual Terry Fox run in many parts of the Canada to commemorate his heroic effort and example.

Economy

Port Coquitlam is home to the main CP Rail yard in British Columbia. Expansion and diversification of the industrial base beyond the railroad activity makes the city one of the most attractive industrial locations in B.C. It has two distinct commercial areas: the north side commercial area at the intersection of Coast Meridian Rd and Prairie Avenue; then the city's historical downtown along Shaugnessy Street, in which area the newly expanded City Hall (1988) and the new provincial courthouse has just been built. There is still considerable agriculture activity carried on within the limits of the city.

Housing & Real Estate

Port Coquitlam is basically a suburban bedroom community. Most residents live here and work somewhere else. In the past ten years there has been a substantial increase in the number of households. It offers a diversity of lifestyles; for newer contemporary homes with outstanding Fraser River view, this can be found in the Citadel Heights neighbourhood within the Maryhill area, with price ranges of $250k - $390k for a single detach home depending on size and view factor, which has extremely good highway access on the bypass to Lougheed Hwy and No.1 Hwy; the Riverwood development near the Pitt River offers 130 hectares of new housing in all categories; then there are the more established areas of Woodland Acres, Oxford Heights and Lincoln Park with price ranges of $230k -$270k for a +/- 20 years home to something newer; while for those who long to be away from the 'madding crowd', one can find seclusion in the Burke Mountain area with acreages from 1 to 5 acres to build your log cabin and hibernate within the close confines of the city. There are also a good selection of exclusive contemporary town-home complexes and condominium lifestyles for the young busy professional or the retired. Town-home prices range from $150k to $325k for the really exclusive. One can enjoy a most comfortable lifestyle at affordable prices compared to Burnaby or Vancouver.

Education

Port Coquitlam enjoys the same access to post secondary facilities of Douglas College (David Lam campus) and Simon Fraser University beside having excellent elementary, middle and senior high schools; newly built Terry Fox Senior Secondary with state of the art facilities has just opened (September 1999).

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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