Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Located only 17 miles east of Vancouver, Port Coquitlam is where the Pitt River and Fraser River come together. The city has the nickname of "PoCo" and the motto "Working Together For The Future." In 2016, the population was 58,612, making it Canada's 88th largest city.

Real Estate

If you are considering new homes for Sale in Port Coquitlam or condos for sale in Port Coquitlam, you have chosen a lovely area that was incorporated 104 years ago. It is still an excellent and friendly place to live, where you can enjoy its many amenities. Zolo's Housing Market Report for June 2017 Port Coquitlam real estate for sale shows that new homes for Sale in Port Coquitlam have an average price of $705,380. Median days spent on the market for a home was a mere 12 days.

Education

Public schools are part of School District 43, one of 60 school districts. It is British Columbia's third largest with 45 elementary schools, 11 secondary schools, and 14 middle schools. The district has one of the province's highest graduation rates with 91.9 percent of the students graduating in the 2013/14 school year. There are also six private schools.

Colony Farm Regional Park

This was a fully operational farm operated by the Forensic Facility. In this great nature getaway, there are over 200 species of birds and wildlife. Wildlife includes bears, deer, coyotes, turtles, otters, beavers, and water fowl. It is a bird sanctuary with beautiful Blue Herons, Singing Sparrows, Eagles, and more. There are great walking and cycling trails, bridges over the Coquitlam River, and many benches to relax. There is also an active community garden with many gardeners from the Tri-cities area.

PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

This preserves Port Coquitlam's culture and history. Featured are permanent and special exhibits which include artifacts, historical photographs, collectibles, maps, tools, and antiques. The Archives present historical documents, newspapers, videos, photographs, and a library.

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