Port Coquitlam.
Indigenous peoples have long lived in the area, most recently the ancient Coast Salish people, including the Kwikwetl'em. In 1859, the first European immigrants began farming along the Pitt River. On March 7, 1913, Port Coquitlam became a municipality for the first time.
Port Coquitlam was mostly established as farmland in the beginning. Due to the city's growth and rising density, it has recently been built for suburban housing, particularly in the city's northern and southwestern districts. The economy is diverse, with metal manufacturing, high-tech sectors, and transportation among the various industrial and commercial enterprises.
Port Coquitlam relies significantly on its automotive highways to transport people and commodities due to its largely suburban nature. Shaughnessy Street and Lougheed Highway, two of the city's principal arterial highways, run east-west and north-south, respectively.
A number of bus routes are provided by TransLink across the city. The 159, which connects southern Port Coquitlam to SkyTrain at Braid Station, is the most popular bus route in this region of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Other bus routes in the city include the 160, which runs a loop through the northern half of the city, linking it to regional buses at Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam Station, and the 173/174, which runs a loop through the northern half of the city, linking it to regional buses at Coquitlam Central and Port Coquitlam Station. Port Coquitlam Centre and Port Coquitlam Station are two important stops in the city. A network of Community Shuttles serves the rest of Port Coquitlam.
Living in the city is a wonderful experience, as it has been named one of the finest cities to live in Canada on several occasions. It's also a fantastic area to raise a family since it is multicultural and has a number of fantastic schools, including several French immersion institutions. Port Coquitlam offers lower housing prices than Coquitlam and Port Moody, with many of the same amenities. With its various parks, golf courses, and walking paths, it’s perfect for young families.
PoCo features a wide array of leisure activities. It features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports fields, tennis courts, and picnic tables, in addition to a magnificent 25 kilometre path (Traboulay PoCo Trail). In addition, the Leigh Square Community Arts Village, the Museum & Archives, and the Terry Fox Statue all add to the overall sense of heritage and culture. Each year, several fantastic events take place, such as the Rivers & Trails Festival and the May Festival.
