Coquitlam Town Centre is the main commercial and retail neighbourhood for the city of Coquitlam and covers 723 hectares. Bounded on the north by David Avenue, the eastern edge follows Lincoln Avenue from the Coquitlam River to Westwood Street, then heads south along Westwood Street to the CP Railway line. The southern boundary follows the railway line, just north of Lougheed and Barnet highways. The Town Centre also contains the highest concentration of highrise condominiums in the Tri-Cities and northeastern Metro Vancouver.

The vibe

Downtown Coquitlam, the Coquitlam Town Centre, is a study in contrasts: On one side of the street, there’s a typical suburban mall, Coquitlam Centre, and on the other side of the street, there is a 100-acre park with trails, greenspace and a lake that locals can fish in. Buffering the two is the Evergreen Cultural Centre, where residents can partake in a variety of cultural activities, from theatre to music to art shows.

In the area

Shopping, schools, culture and nature – Coquitlam Town Centre has it all. The epicentre of the area is Coquitlam Centre Mall, but it is just one component of this diverse neighbourhood. Douglas College attracts students to the area and recreational facilities such as the Pinetree Community Centre and the City Centre Aquatic Complex offer residents opportunities to stay active and engaged in the community.

Planes, trains & automobiles

This area is perfectly positioned for getting around. The West Coast Express picks up downtown commuters in the morning and drops them off in the evening; buses going in every direction connect to the neighbourhood and the SkyTrain Evergreen Line connects the area to Metro Vancouver’s rapid transit system. For those needing to get farther out, Hwy. 1 makes it a breeze.

The good, the bad & the rest

More than 30 years ago, a gravel pit was at the centre of Coquitlam Town Centre. It has since been transformed into an urban park, representing positive changes in the neighbourhood. But some residents are still feeling the growing pains of a new urban centre, including heavy traffic and construction.

Real estate

Condo towers are fast popping up in Coquitlam Town Centre. The rest of the neighbourhood has mainly older, three-storey walk-up apartments and townhouses, and to the eastern side behind the Town Centre, single-family homes.

Town Centre Park & Lafarge Lake

Hankering to go fishing? Look no further than this location, where locals can cast a fishing rod in the man-made lake. There are also sports fields and recreational facilities at the 100-acre urban park.

Evergreen Cultural Centre

There’s no need for Coquitlam Town Centre residents to go to Vancouver to have a taste of arts and entertainment – they can walk here to watch live theatre, take in a show or browse the art gallery.

City Centre Aquatic Complex

The wave pool at the City Centre Aquatic Complex is always a hit with kids, but the pool offers swimming lessons and leisure swim for residents of any age. The centre also includes a fitness gym.