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  Coquitlam, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coquitlam is a mid-sized city in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada, bordering the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam.
Coquitlam is situated near Vancouver, British Columbia (within the Greater Vancouver Regional District) located at 49° North, 122° West.
Coquitlam is mainly a suburban city, with a large and affluent multicultural community in a region known as Westwood Plateau.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coquitlam   (307 words)

  
 Port Coquitlam, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Port Coquitlam is a city in British Columbia, located about 20 minutes east of Vancouver, at the confluence of Fraser River and the Pitt River.
Coquitlam borders it on the north, the cities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows lie across the river.
Nancy Ogilvie, a member of the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society and a treasure trove of information for this book (and who, incidentally, was the 1942 May Queen), recalls that her family, armed with the proper licences, occasionally made trips to “the flats,” now the Broadway industrial area, to shoot pheasants for Sunday dinner.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Coquitlam,_British_Columbia   (1508 words)

  
 Jurock.com - Coquitlam, BC area information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Coquitlam encompasses a variety of terrain, from the rugged wilderness of the Coastal Mountains to the north to the rolling lands ideal for housing in the central area; and the industrial lowlands to the south, against the backdrop of the Fraser River.
Coquitlam is strategically located at the geographic centre of the Lower Mainland, making the City an attractive place for residents, industries and a thriving retail sector.
Coquitlam is bordered by the municipalities of Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Burnaby and New Westminster, as well as the Fraser River to the south, Pitt River to the east and the Coastal Mountains to the north.
www2.jurock.com /areainfo/coquitlam.asp   (488 words)

  
 Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Coquitlam was opened up in the mid-1800s with the construction of North Road to provide Royal Engineers in New Westminster with access to the year-round port facilities in Port Moody.
As it grew, Coquitlam was groomed to become the capital city for the province, as well as the final western terminus for the CPR, the first trans-continental railway in Canada.
Opportunities abound to accommodate the recreational pursuits of all ages and interests in Coquitlam, from the fringe of the rugged Coastal Mountains to the wetlands of the majestic Fraser River, and everywhere in between.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=3323   (1281 words)

  
 Tri-Cities Chamber Of Commerce: Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 1891, the entire Region, with the exception of Port Moody, was incorporated as the District Municipality of Coquitlam.
In 1911, another boom was developing in the Region: the first hospital was under construction at Essondale; the Vancouver Golf Club was building a golf course in Burquitlam; and CPR was proposing a major expansion of its facilities in Westminster Junction including a shipyard at the mouth of the Pitt River.
In Coquitlam, where the principal industrial growth had long been in gravel quarrying, the base was broadened through legislation; in 1971, the local and provincial governments moved to bring about an amalgamation of Coquitlam and Fraser Mills.
www.tricitieschamber.com /coquitlamregionalhistory.html   (601 words)

  
 Beverly Boston
Coquitlam is the largest of the Tri-city communities, which also includes Port Moody and Port Coquitlam.
Coquitlam is located east of the City of Vancouver.
Coquitlam began as a "place-in-between" as the area was opened up with the construction of North Road in the mid-1800s.
www.cometobc.com /spotcqtm.html   (410 words)

  
 Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
In the North Fraser Valley, along the Pitt and Fraser Rivers, is the town of Port Coquitlam, the geographical centre of the Lower Mainland.
Port Coquitlam is bounded on the south by the Fraser River, on the east by the Pitt River, on the north by the picturesque Coast Mountains, including Burke and Coquitlam Mountains, and on the west by the Coquitlam River.
From the lower valley at Port Coquitlam, the mountains climb steeply to elevations in excess of 1,500 metres.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=3382   (1451 words)

  
 sd43 : SCHOOLS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Coquitlam District's Alternate Home Learning Program offers students and parents a variety of options to obtain their learning goals.
The first Montessori class in Coquitlam was established at Austin Elementary School in 1979.
The Montessori classrooms in School District #43 (Coquitlam) differ not so much in "what is taught" but "how it is taught" and the materials used.
www.sd43.bc.ca /schools_main   (417 words)

  
 History of Coquitlam District
Coquitlam District began as part of the Fraser-Burrard District to include Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Ioco and the municipality of Fraser Mills.
The District was further re-organised into the Coquitlam District Council and the Port Coquitlam District Council on April 7, 1960.
Coquitlam was host to many district camporees, enjoying the fact that one didn't have to go very far to go camping or do other outdoor activities.
www.cohoscouts.ca /History/historyofCoquitlam.htm   (879 words)

  
 Nortel Networks: Norstan Chosen to Upgrade IP Telephony Solution for Coquitlam, One of North America’s Leading ...
With its thriving town centre, growing retail and business sector and a host of tourism activities, Coquitlam is a dynamic city with a commitment to community-based living.
Coquitlam offers the vibrant action of a growing city combined with a beautiful natural setting boasting abundant parks and green space, along with arts and cultural venues and multiple recreational facilities.
Centered in the heart of the lower-mainland, Coquitlam's natural advantages include quick access to downtown Vancouver and the US border, and a strong economic base.
www.nortelnetworks.com /corporate/news/newsreleases/2003b/05_06_03_city_of_coquitlam.html   (845 words)

  
 BC Hydro >> Water Use Planning >> Coquitlam Buntzen >> Recent Progress
The Coquitlam Buntzen Water Use Plan is currently in Steps 8 and 9 of the Provincial WUP Guidelines.
Over 24 operating alternatives for the Coquitlam Buntzen system were considered and these were eventually narrowed and combined to six flow alternatives.
To determine the species/genre of invertebrates in the Coquitlam River and their habitat preferences.
www.bchydro.com /wup/coquitlam/progress.html   (572 words)

  
 Teachers congratulate Coquitlam trustees for passing vote of non-confidence in B.C. Liberals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The B.C. Teachers' Federation and the Coquitlam Teachers' Association are congratulating the trustees of School District 43 for their vote of non-confidence in the provincial government.
The Coquitlam trustees cited extreme dissatisfaction with insufficient funding for public education as the reason for their non-confidence vote, taken at Tuesday night's school board meeting.
In reaction to the surprise move by Coquitlam trustees, Kathleen Thomson, President of the Coquitlam Teachers' Association, said: "Teachers in Coquitlam laud the trustees' decision to express publicly their lack of confidence in a government whose deliberate decision to underfund education has created great hardship for students and teachers alike."
www.bctf.ca /newsreleases/Archive/2002/2002-09-12.html   (323 words)

  
 Coquitlam Music | Music School & Retail Store
For most of you this is the only chance to visit Coquitlam Music.
Coquitlam Music - a Music School and retail store located since 1972 in the same place - has a reputation for quality and excellence in service and music education.
Coquitlam Music is a music school and retail store.
www.coquitlammusic.com   (191 words)

  
 Water Quality Objectives Attainment Summary, Coquitlam River
The CCME Water Quality Index was also determined for the Coquitlam River and its tributaries, Or Creek and Scott Creek, using 2002 results.
Five sites in the Coquitlam River watershed were monitored: Or Creek, Coquitlam River at the GVRD gate, Coquitlam River downstream of the gravel pits, Scott Creek downstream of Hwy 7, and Coquitlam River near the mouth.
The objectives for turbidity were not met in the Coquitlam River downstream of the gravel pit or at the mouth.
wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /sry/p2/eq/wq_monitoring/coquit_river   (357 words)

  
 B.C. Premier Baseball League - British Columbia, Canada
The Coquitlam Reds took home the hardware with solid pitching and strong defence.
On Saturday March 5, Coquitlam Reds and Redlegs held their first Fundraiser of the year at The Cat & Fiddle Pub in Port Coquitlam.
The Coquitlam Reds and Redlegs first 2005 organizational meeting was held with players, parents and Coaches attending.
www.bcpbl.com /clubs/coquitlam/index.php   (788 words)

  
 Welcome to the Coquitlam Now - On Line - News
Although Coquitlam didn't advertise the connector's opening, he said there was nothing to stop people from getting from United Boulevard onto Braid Street.
We had met with Coquitlam staff in August to discuss that we don't want this opened up, we don't want it put through," said Umpleby, noting a decision was made to block the road at the entrance to the GVRD recycling facility.
In August 2001, Coquitlam provided New Westminster with a traffic control plan that stated that United Boulevard will be completely blocked, at right angles, at the entrance to the GVRD facility, with the exception of one small opening for cyclists and pedestrians.
www.thenownews.com /issues02/032202/news/032202nn1.html   (588 words)

  
 Parks & Trails
Coquitlams parks and trails include features ranging from picnic areas and playgrounds, to outdoor pools, spray parks, sportsfields and skateboard parks.
Coquitlam's trail system, including a portion of the Trans Canada Trail.
Judges are from Coquitlam Leisure and Parks and members of the Dogwood Gardening Club.
www.coquitlam.ca /Residents/Recreation%2Band%2BCommunity/Parks%2Band%2BTrails/default.htm   (203 words)

  
 Greater Vancouver Coquitlam Real Estate Agent - Jeff Golding   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Jeff Golding is a Coquitlam Real Estate agent based in Coquitlam B.C. who specializes in the sale of homes within the Coquitlam / Port Moody / Port Coquitlam / Maple Ridge markets.
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody Real Estate is no exception as the Greater Vancouver's tri-city Real Estate market is growing rapidly and developing into one of the most sought after markets in the lower mainland.
As Mark Twain once said "...buy land, they aren't making any more of it." Jeff Golding offers tips for Buyers and Sellers, a list of past and present property listings information on the communities of the tri-city area and mortgage information for new and old buyers.
www.jeffgolding.com   (267 words)

  
 Port Coquitlam
The City of Port Coquitlam is located within the Greater Vancouver Regional District, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
Bordered by the Coquitlam and Pitt Rivers and backed by majestic mountains to the north, the City also offers one of the finest living and recreational environments on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
With a rapidly growing population and a well established commercial and industrial base, the City of Port Coquitlam is well positioned to accommodate new investment in housing, retailing, manufacturing, service and other activities.
www.bchomesales.com /poco.htm   (295 words)

  
 History Book - 'Port Coquitlam: Where Rails Meet Rivers'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
From its beginnings as a humble settlement on the crossroads of two CPR lines, it grew to become one of the five fastest growing cities in Canada, with a population of over 50,000." Chuck Davis has written its story.
Port Coquitlam - Where Rails Meet Rivers is a fascinating account of the rich and colourful past of a unique coastal city and a must read for historians, visitors and locals alike.
Port Coquitlam - Where Rails Meet Rivers may be purchased for $24.95 (plus applicable taxes) from City Hall at 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
city.port-coquitlam.bc.ca /Dynamic/PageFactory.aspx?PageID=150   (192 words)

  
 Events in Coquitlam, Port Moody - Port Coquitlam Events - 2005
Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services is once again embarking on the Pitch-In Canada Program.
Hundreds of prizes are awarded each year for all sorts of catches, from the largest fish to the smallest fish or for the strangest catch of the day.
Festival events in the Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody area of Greater Vancouver, September 28-October 4, 2003.
www.green-gables.com /Coquitlam_events.html   (1902 words)

  
 Jurock.com - Port Coquitlam, BC area information
Port Coquitlam is bounded on the south by the Fraser River, on the east by the Pitt River, on the north by the Coast Mountains, Including Burke and Coquitlam Mountains, and on the west by the Coquitlam River.
Port Coquitlam's central location and unique setting along the Pitt and Fraser Rivers combine to produce truly exceptional living and recreation environments.
Chamber of Commerce for the Tri-cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
www2.jurock.com /areainfo/port-coquitlam.asp   (528 words)

  
 Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody Points of Interest
The largest of the three communities that make up the Tri-City area, Coquitlam offers good leisure facilities, from a new wave pool to a nine-hole golf course.
Coquitlam also has close to 70 parks and is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
This 28 km (18 mile) scenic pathway along the banks of the Pitt and Coquitlam Rivers is good for walking, hiking or cycling.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/points_of_interest/vanpoi5.htm   (224 words)

  
 Coquitlam Life Insurance Policies — reinsurance companies, life assurance vie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Coquitlam Life Insurance Policies — reinsurance companies, life assurance vie
Instant online comparison of the best policies from among the best life insurance companies in Coquitlam.
Because there are many types of life insurance, you can be sure to find the policy that is right for your needs.
www.bclifeinsurance.ca /coquitlam.html   (456 words)

  
 BEST OF Coquitlam British Columbia Canada
Coquitlam is located just a few kilometers east of Vancouver, BC.
Coquitlam is a dynamic city with a commitment to community-based living.
Coquitlam's Town Centre leads growth in the area and is home to Coquitlam Centre.
www.bestofcoquitlambc.com   (388 words)

  
 Port Coquitlam Real Estate, Large Properties Executive Houses Homes For Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, and Port Moody make up the real estate area of the Fraser Valley known as the “Tri-Cities”, which together occupy the region at the foot of Eagle Mountain, between the head of the Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River, in the Fraser Valley.
Port Coquitlam sits in the shadow of the Coast Mountains, just east of Port Moody and Coquitlam, and is bordered by the Coquitlam, Fraser, and Pitt Rivers.
Port Coquitlam — or PoCo, as its 50,000 residents affectionately call it — is a mere 45 minute drive to downtown Vancouver, or a 35 minute ride on the West Coast Express commuter train.
www.trishanderson.net /ne_pcoquitlam.php   (580 words)

  
 NCSUC - North Coquitlam United Soccer Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
North Coquitlam United Soccer Club is holding an executive meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the clubhouse, starting at 7 p.m.
North Coquitlam United coach Jennifer McKinnon was front and center recently in a story published in the Tri-City News.
The City of Coquitlam is planning a major retrofit of Town Centre fields that will see it turned into a tournament facility by 2009.
www.eagleridgesoccer.com   (689 words)

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