Port Coquitlam British Columbia Map

About Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Port Coquitlam is a city in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Port Coquitlam is located at 49.2619°N, 122.7803°W.

Port Coquitlam occupies a distinct position within the New Westminster Land District, where the land rises toward the prominence of Mary Hill. It lies 24.2 km east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 90°T), and is situated 14.1 km east of Burnaby. The Coquitlam River defines the western reach, its currents carving a path through the terrain with a persistent, low-frequency hum that carries clearly when the evening air turns cool and still. Light settles softly against the slopes at dusk, turning the vegetation into shades of deep, muted bronze before the shadows lengthen across the valley floor. While the distant Piluk Glacier sits far beyond the horizon, the influence of these northern heights lingers in the crispness of the breeze that moves through the lower elevations. Residents often walk the banks of the Coquitlam River, observing the way the water reflects the changing sky, a quiet habit that marks the passage of seasons in this corner of the world. The history of Port Coquitlam remains tied to the movement of goods and people, shaped by its role as a rail hub and a site of industry within the New Westminster Land District. Port Coquitlam maintains an economy that balances its historical industrial roots with the evolving needs of its inhabitants, who find recreation in the proximity of Lafarge Lake. From the heights of Mary Hill, one can observe the steady movement of the daily commute, a mechanical pulse that contrasts with the seasonal shifts observed at more remote landmarks like Sunshine Falls. The legacy of those who first inhabited these riverbanks persists in the way the land is occupied today, with modern life continuing to unfold in the shadow of the same hills. Local traditions often mirror the geography of the region, emphasizing a lifestyle that appreciates both the accessibility of the urban environment and the persistent, quiet presence of the nearby water.

About This Port Coquitlam Map Page

Explore Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.261944, -122.780278. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Port Coquitlam includes the postal code (V3B), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Port Coquitlam is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.