I'm Devin Desaulniers, a REALTOR® with Axford Real Estate in Port Moody, and I help people buy, sell and rent homes in Coquitlam, BC, from Burquitlam condos to Burke Mountain family homes.
Coquitlam is the biggest of the Tri-Cities, BC and the one with the widest range: SkyTrain towers, older character neighbourhoods and new hillside subdivisions. Below is how I explain it to buyers, sellers and people moving here from out of province.
Nearby guides: Port Moody · Port Coquitlam · Burquitlam
Coquitlam neighbourhoods at a glance
Burquitlam
Condos and townhomes around Burquitlam Station; easy Millennium Line access to Burnaby and Vancouver. Burquitlam guide
City Centre / Coquitlam Centre
High-rise living near Lincoln and Lafarge Lake–Douglas stations, the mall, Town Centre Park and Douglas College.
Westwood Plateau
Established detached homes and townhouses on the hillside, near golf and trails.
Burke Mountain
Newer family subdivisions and townhomes on the northeast side; more space, newer schools, car-friendly.
Maillardville
One of Coquitlam's oldest areas, with francophone heritage, older homes and new low-rise and townhouse redevelopment.
Austin Heights / Ranch Park / Harbour Chines
Central, established single-family streets with a mix of older and rebuilt homes.
Eagle Ridge
Townhouses and homes near Port Moody, close to Coquitlam Centre.
SkyTrain, West Coast Express and highways
- Burquitlam
- Lincoln
- Coquitlam Central+ West Coast Express
- Lafarge Lake–Douglas
Coquitlam has four Millennium Line stations (Burquitlam, Lincoln, Coquitlam Central and Lafarge Lake–Douglas), with Inlet Centre and Moody Centre next door in Port Moody, and Coquitlam Central is also a West Coast Express stop for weekday commuters to downtown Vancouver. Highway 1 and the Mary Hill Bypass connect to Burnaby, Surrey and the Fraser Valley. Schools are run by School District 43 (Coquitlam), which also serves Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
How I help in Coquitlam
Buying
Condo strata reviews, townhouse and detached searches, first-time buyer programs.
Relocating or renting first
I help people moving to Coquitlam find a rental on the tenant side before they arrive.
Coquitlam FAQ
Who is a good realtor for Coquitlam?
Look for someone who works the Tri-Cities, BC every week, knows the difference between Burquitlam strata buildings and Burke Mountain subdivisions, and gives straight answers on price. I'm Devin Desaulniers with Axford Real Estate in Port Moody, and Coquitlam is part of my core area.
Which Coquitlam neighbourhood suits families?
It depends on budget and commute. Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau offer more space and newer homes; City Centre and Burquitlam suit people who want SkyTrain and walkability.
Is Coquitlam good for commuting to Vancouver?
Yes, if you live near the Millennium Line. Burquitlam, Lincoln, Coquitlam Central and Lafarge Lake–Douglas stations connect to Burnaby and Vancouver, and the West Coast Express runs weekday peak trips from Coquitlam Central.
Can you help me rent in Coquitlam before I move?
Yes. I search rentals, arrange viewings (by video if you're not here yet) and help with applications on the tenant side.
Do you also cover Port Moody and Port Coquitlam?
Yes, all three Tri-Cities, BC plus Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Sources
Station and commuter rail details come from TransLink and can change. School information comes from School District 43.