Coquitlam

Coquitlam is one of the tri-cities, along with Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. It can be seen in the map below which has the tri-cities circled and includes the major commuter routes.

Map of Greater Vancouver, showing major routes

Distances from Vancouver
Coquitlam 26 km 16 miles
Maple Ridge 45 km 28 miles
Port Coquitlam 31 km 19 miles
Port Moody 22 km 14 miles

Coquitlam occupies 130 square kilometers in the northeast sector of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Bounded by the wilderness of the Coastal Mountains to the north and the mighty Fraser River to the south, this attractive community abounding with parks and recreational facilities offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle 35 minutes from Downtown Vancouver.

Compared with other municipalities in the Region, Coquitlam has a higher growth rate, younger population, and above average income.

Recreational facilities include the Poirier Street Recreation Centre in the southwest, the Town Centre Stadium, the nearby Aquatic Centre in the city centre, and a dozen of smaller facilities such as community centres, outdoor pools and spray parks.

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House Prices

The following table shows the property prices for 2005. The figures come from the MLS®.

Coquitlam Summary - 2005
Property Type Listings Sold Average List Price Average Sold Price
Apartment 883 $198,564 $194,217
Duplex 90 $381,292 $374,034
House 1,588 $504,374 $491,467
Townhouse 407 $308,536 $302,816

Source: MLS® - data is believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed.

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