City coordinates: 49.2621643, -122.780542
Port Coquitlam is a city in British Columbia located within the Metro Vancouver region east of Vancouver. The city sits along the Coquitlam River and forms part of the Tri-Cities area together with Coquitlam and Port Moody. Its development was historically connected to railway transportation and industrial activity.
During the twentieth century Port Coquitlam expanded as residential neighbourhoods were built to support workers in nearby industries and transportation sectors. Today the city includes a mix of suburban communities, parks and commercial areas that serve the local population.
Riverfront trails, community parks and nearby mountain landscapes provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. Port Coquitlam continues to develop as a family-oriented residential city within the larger Vancouver metropolitan region.