Coquitlam has developed into one of the most livable areas of Metro Vancouver — and for good reason! The northeastern area of Coquitlam which includes the Westwood (Town Centre) and Burke Mountain neighbourhoods boasts almost every possible amenity — abundant restaurants, fantastic shopping, major grocers, quick and easy access to lakes, outdoor recreation, and new schools. Plus, with the arrival of the Evergreen Line in 2016, Coquitlam will soon benefit from one of the Province’s biggest commitments to transportation improvements. 

Westwood started to transform about 20 years ago, becoming the new home of Coquitlam’s City Hall, the Town Centre stadium, the Coquitlam Aquatic Centre and the Evergreen Cultural Centre — all built around Lafarge Lake, along with some residential developments. The introduction of the West Coast Express and the completion of Douglas College (David Lam campus) in the mid-90s created even more opportunities for this neighbourhood. In 2001, Coquitlam Centre underwent significant expansion and continues to attract big retailers like Target to what is now the third-largest commercial node in the Lower Mainland. Several major residential developers are currently developing and actively selling new homes around Coquitlam Centre such as Bosa Properties (Evergreen), Polygon (Windsor Gate), Intergulf (Grand Central), Onni (1123 Westwood), Unimet (Levo) and Cressey (MOne, MTwo, MThree).

Burke Mountain, just a five minute drive northeast from Coquitlam Centre, has also been extremely active in the development process. Wesbild, the major land developer, has been working closely with the City of Coquitlam since 2002 to create this vibrant new community known as “The Foothills”. Currently 40% complete, the area will be home to 5,000 residents with plans for eight schools, a community centre, several parks, Partington Village shopping centre, and other walkable amenities. Several well-known developers such as Mosaic Homes (Roxton, Riley, Solo David), Polygon (Tyneridge, Farrington), MorningStar Homes (Summerton, Partington), Foxridge Homes (Burke Mountain Heights) and Mission Group (Secret Ridge) are all actively building or have recently completed hundreds of new townhomes, duplexes and single family homes in the area.

Did you know...

• Coquitlam is home to BC’s only francophone neighbourhood, Maillardville.
• Coquitlam is close to both the Vancouver and Abbotsford International airports as well as the Canada/US border.
• Northeast Coquitlam is bordered by Minnekhada Regional Park and the massive Pinecone Burke Provincial Park providing over 38,000 hectares of hiking, biking and canoeing opportunities.  
• Burke Mountain was home to a ski village until the 70s.

Market Update at a Glance 

The Westwood submarket of Coquitlam, which includes Burke Mountain, is one of the most active multi-family areas in Metro Vancouver and one of the best performing areas across the widest variety of home types (condo, townhome and single family). There are currently 25 actively selling projects in Westwood and Burke Mountain neighbourhoods. The condominiums situated around Coquitlam Centre have seen strong investor interest with the upcoming Evergreen Line expansion as well as the location’s amenities and services. The homes on Burke Mountain are attracting families and empty nesters who are recognizing great value in this brand-new neighbourhood.