Neighbourhood Guide

Burquitlam —
life in balance.

West Coquitlam's most dynamic neighbourhood sits at the crossroads of urban convenience and natural beauty. Here's everything that makes Burquitlam one of Metro Vancouver's best-kept secrets.

Getting Around

Connected to
the whole region.

Burquitlam Station on the Evergreen Line puts Metro Vancouver at your doorstep. No car needed — the city comes to you.

🏙️

Downtown Vancouver via Evergreen Line → Expo Line

~35 min

🛍️

Metrotown via Evergreen → Expo Line

~20 min

🎓

SFU Burnaby Mountain via Evergreen Line + bus

~25 min

🏢

Coquitlam Centre via Evergreen Line

~10 min

✈️

YVR Airport via SkyTrain (no transfer on Canada Line)

~55 min

Parks & Nature

The great outdoors,
right outside.

Burquitlam sits on the edge of some of Metro Vancouver's most spectacular green spaces — all walkable from your front door.

Linear Trail

Hoy Creek Linear Park

A forested creek corridor weaving through the neighbourhood with walking and cycling trails through old-growth cedar and fir.

🚶 5 min walk from Botanica

Lake & Trails

Como Lake Park

A picturesque lake encircled by 2.5km of scenic trails, perfect for morning runs, family picnics, and year-round outdoor recreation.

🚶 12 min walk · 3 min drive

Urban Park

Town Centre Park

Coquitlam's flagship urban park featuring a massive lake, event amphitheatre, spray park, and kilometres of multi-use trails.

🚇 10 min by SkyTrain

Education

Raise your family
in great hands.

Burquitlam is home to highly regarded schools from elementary through secondary, with excellent French immersion and specialty programs.

🏫

Riverview Elementary K–7 · Walking distance

Elementary

📚

École Montgomery Middle Gr 6–8 · French Immersion

Middle

🎒

Centennial Secondary Gr 8–12 · IB Programme

Secondary

🎓

SFU Burnaby ~25 min via SkyTrain + bus

University

🔬

BCIT Burnaby Campus ~20 min via SkyTrain

College

Dining & Lifestyle

Everything you
need, nearby.

From local cafés to major shopping centres, Burquitlam's growing urban village scene has you covered.

☕

Cafés & Coffee

A growing collection of independent cafés, roasters, and bakeries within steps of the station and neighbourhood streets.

🍜

Diverse Dining

Authentic Asian cuisine, contemporary Pacific Northwest fare, and everything in between — Burquitlam's food scene is thriving.

🛒

Everyday Errands

Grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and essential services all within a short walk or quick SkyTrain ride away.

🏋️

Recreation & Fitness

Poirier Sport & Leisure Centre, Brennan Park, tennis courts, community pools, and climbing facilities nearby.

Investment Outlook

A neighbourhood
whose time has come.

Burquitlam sits in the sweet spot: transit-oriented, nature-adjacent, and still priced below comparable Vancouver neighbourhoods. The growth trajectory is clear.

Direct Evergreen SkyTrain access driving significant transit-oriented development pressure

City of Coquitlam's Official Community Plan designates Burquitlam-Lougheed as a high-density growth centre

Significant infrastructure investment — new parks, roads, community facilities underway

Strong rental demand from SFU students, young professionals, and growing families

Phase 1 Botanica sold out — proven demand in the area

35%

Population growth
projected by 2041

$15K

Deposits from
Phase 2

100%

Phase 1
sold out

Transit-oriented
area in Tri-Cities

Ready to Make Your Move?

Your Burquitlam home
is waiting.

Don't wait for the next neighbourhood to be discovered. Register now for priority access to Phase 2 pricing, floorplans, and exclusive early-bird offers.

Burquitlam —life in balance.

Connected tothe whole region.

The great outdoors,right outside.