Port Coquitlam
The Tri-Cities area of Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody, is a fast growing area within Greater Vancouver District. With all that’s needed for economic growth and offering a relaxed suburban lifestyle the Tri-Cities is attracting new residents and businesses. The current building boom means a healthy economy in the future. Coquitlam was incorporated in July of 1891. Port Coquitlam, where you’ll find a blend between the past and present, was incorporated in 1913. Port Moody shares in a special part of Canadian History, because on July 4th, 1886, Canada’s first transcontinental passenger train arrived at the western terminus of the CPR.
Population: 160,000 (Tri-Cities)
Climate: Moderate with warm summers, cool rainy winters.
Main Industries: Retail; manufacturing; wholesale trade; government agencies; construction.
Access: Approximately 30km (19mi) from Vancouver, the Tri-City area is easily reached by road and rail. Transportation includes B.C. Bus Transit and the new West Coast Express.
Recreation Facilities/Activities: golfing; curling rinks; skating/hockey rinks; swimming pools; hiking; biking; fishing, a number of recreational centres; grass sports fields (soccer/football); tennis courts and ball fields.
Local Attractions: Minnekhada Regional Park; Mundy Park; Balcarra Regional Park; Colony Farm; Port Moody’s Civic Complex; Coquitlam’s Town Centre; numerous Parks and open space; The PoCo Walking Trail; Port Moody Station Museum; Port Coquitlam May Days (May); Festival Coquitlam (June & August); Golden Spike Days in Port Moody (July); Coquitlam Children’s Festival (September).
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