City Guide · Metro Vancouver
Coquitlam
Family suburbs and trailheads, now a SkyTrain ride from downtown.
Overview
Getting to know Coquitlam.
Coquitlam anchors the Tri-Cities alongside Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, offering forested parks, lakes, and a growing high-rise centre. The Evergreen Extension changed the city's character by connecting it directly to the regional rail network. It is a common landing spot for families trading commute time for square footage.
Who it’s best for
Coquitlam tends to suit…
Neighbourhoods
Where people live.
Burke Mountain
Newer hillside family subdivisions backing onto forest, with the longest drive to transit.
Coquitlam Town Centre
Towers, malls, and Lafarge Lake around the SkyTrain terminus — the city's urban core.
Maillardville
BC's historic francophone community, with older character homes and steady redevelopment.
Austin Heights
Established, walkable, and mid-century in feel, popular with young families renovating.
Climate
What the year feels like
Coastal and rainy, with noticeably more snow than Vancouver on the higher slopes of the northeast neighbourhoods.
Getting around
Commuting & transit
The Millennium Line reaches Coquitlam Central and Lafarge Lake, giving roughly a 45-minute ride downtown. The West Coast Express commuter rail runs to Vancouver on weekday peaks; Highway 1 and the Lougheed Highway serve drivers.
Cost of living
What it costs to live here.
Housing (rent)
Avg all types ~$2,459/mo
Monthly Groceries (single person)
~$400-450/mo per person
Transit Pass (monthly)
TransLink monthly pass, zone-based — see translink.ca for current fares
Estimated from Rentals.ca/Urbanation report, July 2026. Figures are indicative — check current listings for accuracy.
Estimates based on market reports, updated periodically — for guidance only
Sources: Zumper, Rentals.ca, TransLink, BC Transit, Statistics Canada — as of July 2026.
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