Live in Coquitlam's tallest tower boasting 20,000 sq. ft. of amenities

Apr 18 2017, 1:28 am

In the early 1950s with the opening of Lougheed Highway – which set the stage for accessibility – this neighbourhood of Coquitlam began to see large residential growth in the area.

West Coquitlam, or Burquitlam, is now an emerging neighbourhood with an increasingly diverse population, and lately, young professionals and families have been drawn by the promise of ease of transportation, brought by the Evergreen Line’s new Burquitlam Station.

New developments, such as 567 Clarke + Como, are giving the area a renewed vitality, and increased shops and services will be quick to follow. Burquitlam Transit Village, for example, will be coming soon to serve the daily needs of area residents, making this neighbourhood just that much more walkable.

Transit

As Metro Vancouver’s arterial roads become increasingly clogged, transit access is becoming all the more attractive. As a result, the recent opening of Burquitlam Station on the new SkyTrain Evergreen Extension has put Como Lake on the (transit) map, allowing stress-free commutes across the Lower Mainland to students and professionals alike.

Schools

This up-and-coming area is home to great schools for all ages, from Little Scholars YMCA Child Care, which cares for children up to the age of five, to the French Immersion programs at Porter Street Elementary School, Banting Middle School, and Port Moody Secondary School, all the way up to post-secondary at Coquitlam College and Simon Fraser University.

Greenspace

There are various parks in the vicinity, including Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park, Como Lake Park, Blue Mountain Park, Burns Park, Mackin Park, Cottonwood Park, and Burquitlam Park. But take in a sunset from the perspective of Kamui Mintara, or Playground of the Gods, atop Burnaby Mountain and you’ll find one of the best views in the city.

Opportunities for outdoor recreation are also practically endless at Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, from cycling and hiking its myriad trails to taking some time to smell the roses at Centennial Rose Garden, or enjoying a picnic lunch on the grass.

Como Lake is a renowned urban fishing and recreation area and headwaters for Como watershed. It’s one of the last urban watersheds in the Tri-Cities, supporting wild stocks of coho salmon and other species at risk such as coastal cutthroat trout, and bird species like great blue heron and green heron. Mundy Park is also one of the largest urban parks in Metro Vancouver.

Community

The Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex is a state-of-the-art, 190,000 sq. ft. integrated aquatic, ice, and fitness facility that offers a wide variety of programs for all ages. It’s also home to the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame, which honours people from Coquitlam who have made contributions and achievements in the field of sports.

The upcoming 55,000 sq. ft. YMCA is also highly anticipated and will be a big asset to the neighbourhood, which currently doesn’t have a community centre.

Shops and Services

Shop ’til you drop at nearby Lougheed Town Centre, where you’ll keep on trend with stores like H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Hudson’s Bay, Tip Top Tailors, and Aldo. Sports geek? SportChek and Foot Locker have that covered, while Ming Wo and House of Knives can make sure your kitchen accessories are up to snuff. On your way home, you can run all of your errands at Northgate Village, which has a Price Smart Foods, Shopper’s Drug Mart, and Signature BC Liquor Store. Or, enjoy easy access to everyday essentials directly across the street at the brand new Safeway, featuring a large selection of wines right in-store at Burquitlam Plaza.

567 Clarke + Como, Coquitlam’s tallest tower boasting over 20,000 sq. ft. of amenities, is coming to Coquitlam this Spring. Register now for more information.

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