West Coquitlam

by MICHELLE HOPKINS

Burquitlam is an exciting, emerging and sought-after neighbourhood. The numbers alone say it all … in four years, it has gone from 22,780 to approximately 30,000 residents. Also dubbed West Coquitlam, it is situated along the western edge of Coquitlam bordering the City of Burnaby to the west, the City of Port Moody to the north and the City of New Westminster to the south.

LIFESTYLE

This desirable stretch of urban living means it boast big-city amenities with great walkability, cultural diversity and a wide range of shopping and dining opportunities. Outdoor enthusiasts, Burquitlam also has you covered with a great selection of parks.

VIBE

There is a progressive and vibrant vibe here, in part because of the influx of Lower Mainland city dwellers, many of which are young professional families. This is a community linked by nature, creating yet another layer of connectivity.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

This burgeoning enclave is attracting people of all ages who are putting down roots here because Burquitlam provides the best of urban living with rural delights.

IN THE AREA

If you are a history buff, you might appreciate a visit to the Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery. Built in 1935, you can discover interesting, historical facts about Coquitlam. After that, head next door to yet another landmark – the Vancouver Golf Club, arguably one of the finest private 18-hole championship courses in the Pacific Northwest.

Jinju by Anthem

PLANES. TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

Living here means easy access to all parts of Metro Vancouver — whether it’s via Lougheed and the Trans-Canada highways by car or bus, or by way of SkyTrain and the Westcoast Express commuter rail train.

REAL ESTATE: (NEW BUILDS) The Evergreen SkyTrain along North and Clarke Roads has spurred growth in the region. Benchmark prices here - Single Family: $1,249,400, Townhomes; $616,500 and Condos $520,500. Construction is underway in record numbers. Several new ones underway include Anthem’s SOCO and JINJU, Sydney by LedMac, and Duet by Adera.

Cottonwood Park

Duet by Adera

KOREATOWN The area around North Road is unofficially known as Koreatown. It’s a hub of Korean businesses including fabulous restaurants and cafes. After satisfying your appetite, meander to great clothing shops or pick up some Korean ingredients at its grocery stores including Hanahreum Mart (H-Mart), an create your own Korean gastronomy.

THE TAPHOUSE COQUITLAM When it comes to pubs, this one excels. Their legion of loyalists will tell you it offers an enviable selection of craft beer, delicious, organic cuisine, great tunes and its awardwinning! No wonder locals love this popular taphouse.

MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK When it comes to recreational spaces, Mountain View hits it out of the park … excuse the pun but this recently-upgraded park is a favourite for fitness and exercise buffs of all ages. It includes a playground, a grass playing field, a baseball diamond as well as a lacrosse box, a pickleball court, and outdoor exercise equipment.