Foothills at Burke Mountain: Wesbild’s Master-Planned Community
Wesbild’s Burke Mountain master plan — 909 acres beside Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, built out by several builders since 2007.
The Foothills at Burke Mountain is the name for Wesbild’s master-planned community on Burke Mountain in Coquitlam: 909 acres beside Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, built since 2007. Builders including Foxridge, Morningstar, Noura, Gardenia and Wallmark built the homes, from estate and single-family homes to row homes and townhomes. Foothills homes now trade as resale; Wesbild’s current release there is Towns at Burke.
The fact sheet
| Developer | Wesbild (master developer) ↗ |
| Scale | Multi-builder master plan |
| Types | Estate & single-family, row homes, townhomes |
| Phases | Building since 2007 (more land added 2014) |
| Position | Across Burke Mountain, beside Pinecone Burke Provincial Park |
The real trade-off: where on the mountain you buy
Foothills isn’t one street or one phase. Wesbild’s plan covers 909 acres, so elevation, outlook and drive time change a lot from one part of it to another. Some homes higher on the slope have wide views. Others sit closer to the shops at Coast Meridian Road and David Avenue. What you pay for it is drive time. Higher up usually means a longer drive down, so time the trip from the specific street at rush hour before you commit. Whether that’s a good trade is genuinely personal — for a family that’s home all day it can be worth everything; for a two-commuter household it’s a real cost to weigh honestly.
Who built it, and why that matters
Much of Foothills is newer construction, delivered under Wesbild’s master plan by established builders — Foxridge, Morningstar, Noura, Gardenia and Wallmark. Each home was built to the BC Building Code in force when its permit was issued, so newer homes were built to newer energy and envelope rules, and in a coastal rain climate that matters: envelope standards are the difference between a home that ages gracefully and one that develops expensive problems. Ask which builder delivered the specific home you’re touring — it’s the first question I ask too.
One master-plan, three ways in
Because Foothills spans detached, duplex, and townhome, it’s really three buying decisions under one name. The detached homes are the premium play; the duplexes offer much of the house-feel at a lower entry; the townhomes are the accessible door into the newest, highest part of the mountain. Which one fits depends on your budget and how much house you actually need — that’s exactly the conversation to have before you tour.
Who it fits
Foothills suits buyers who want a newer home in a planned neighbourhood beside parkland and trails, and who are comfortable with a mountain drive. If daily drive time is your hard constraint, one of the lower-band communities will serve you better; if the view and the newness are what you’re buying Burke for, it’s a strong fit.
Living at Foothills: location and daily routine
Foothills is Wesbild’s Burke Mountain master plan. It covers 909 acres in Northeast Coquitlam along Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, so daily life depends a lot on which street you’re on. Here’s what’s consistent across it.
Trails and parks. Wesbild says the plan includes more than 6 km of trails and 30 acres of park space next to the provincial park. City parks dot the neighbourhood. Sheffield Park on Sheffield Avenue has a spray park and skate area. Smiling Creek Park on Princeton Avenue has a full-size sports field. For many families, the walk to the nearest park becomes part of the daily routine.
Shops today. Wesbild points to Meridian Crossing and Meridian Corner at Coast Meridian Road and David Avenue as the local shopping hubs. For bigger shops, Coquitlam Centre is a drive down the mountain. How long that drive takes depends on your street, so time it at rush hour from the home you’re considering.
Shops and recreation tomorrow. The City is planning Burke Mountain Village, which Wesbild places in Partington Creek. Plans include about 120,000 sq ft of shops with a grocery store, Burke Village Park, and the Burke Mountain Community Centre, which the City expects to open in 2029. The centre is planned with pools, a double gym, a fitness centre and a library branch.
Getting around. TransLink’s route 191 links the Princeton Avenue area with Coquitlam Central Station, where the Millennium Line and West Coast Express stop. Most Foothills households still rely on a car, so check how many cars the driveway and garage take, and what street parking is like.
Schools. SD43 draws catchments by address and has changed Burke Mountain boundaries as new schools open. Enter the exact address in the SD43 School Locator before you write an offer.
Buying at Foothills on resale: what I check
Foothills is resale only, apart from Wesbild’s Towns at Burke release. Foothills has many detached homes, so this is my detached checklist. If you’re looking at a Foothills townhome or duplex, add the strata review at the end.
Builder and year. Wesbild set the plan, but Foxridge, Morningstar, Noura, Gardenia, Wallmark and others built the homes, starting in 2007. I confirm the builder and the year built first. Then I search the address on BC Housing’s New Homes Registry to see whether the home has a warranty policy.
Warranty left. BC’s 2-5-10 warranty covers 2 years for materials and labour, 5 years for the building envelope and 10 years for structure. For a spec-built detached home, coverage starts at first occupancy or transfer of title, whichever comes first. A home completed in the late 2010s may have structural coverage left but no envelope coverage. Ask for the policy and dates in writing.
The suite. If a Foothills home is marketed with a suite, remember that Coquitlam requires a building permit for a suite to be legal. I check with the City before we count on the rent, and I make it a condition of the offer when the rent matters.
The lot and the slope. On a mountain, look at retaining walls, drainage, how steep the driveway is and which way the yard faces. A home inspection should cover the walls and the drainage around the house.
Location within the plan. Walk to the nearest park, and time the drive to Coast Meridian Road and to the SkyTrain at rush hour.
Townhomes and duplexes. If the home is in a strata, order the Form B and read the budget, minutes and depreciation report. Stratas with five or more lots must get one every five years. Strata bylaws can’t restrict long-term rentals, except age 55+ bylaws, but they can limit short-term rentals.
How Foothills compares
| Community | Builder | Homes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills (this page) | Established area | — | Resale only |
| Parkview | Morningstar Homes | 39 | Selling now |
| Timber’s Edge | Foxridge (Qualico) | 19 | Selling now |
| Harper Peak | Foxridge (Qualico) | 28 | Final homes |
| Evergreen at Burke Mountain | Foxridge (Qualico) | Not published | Sold out · resale |
Status checked October 1, 2026 against developer websites, then MLS® where a developer site was unavailable. Releases change week to week, so confirm with the developer, or see every Burke Mountain development.
Foothills: your questions, answered
Is Foothills one development or a whole neighbourhood?
It’s a whole neighbourhood. “The Foothills at Burke Mountain” was the marketing name for Wesbild’s Burke Mountain master plan, and the old Foothills website now redirects to Wesbild’s Burke Mountain page. Within it, several builders built their own projects at different times, from estate homes to townhomes. So a “Foothills home” could be a 2008 detached house or a newer townhome. Ask which builder and which year before you compare prices.
Who is the developer of Foothills?
Wesbild is the master developer. It bought the first land in 2002, serviced the lots and set the plan, then chose established BC builders to build the homes. Wesbild names Foxridge, Morningstar, Noura, Gardenia and Wallmark among them. Quality, finishes and floor plans follow the builder, not the Foothills name. That’s why the builder is the first thing I confirm on any listing here.
How big is Foothills?
Wesbild describes the plan as 909 acres along Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, with more than 6 km of trails and 30 acres of park space. On its current page it reports 2,333 homes serviced so far, out of nearly 6,000 planned households. Housing ranges from estate residences and large and small single-family homes to row homes and traditional townhomes. Those are Wesbild’s own figures, so treat them as the developer’s description, not a count of finished homes.
When were Foothills homes built?
Over a long stretch. Wesbild acquired the first Burke Mountain land in 2002, began construction in early 2007 and bought another 370 acres in spring 2014. That means Foothills resale homes range from homes built in the late 2000s to recent ones. The age changes what you should check. On an older home, look at the roof, windows and the age of the mechanical systems. On a newer one, check how much of the 2-5-10 home warranty is left.
Can I still buy a brand-new home from Wesbild on Burke Mountain?
Yes, but not a detached one. Wesbild’s current release is Towns at Burke: 35 three-bedroom and three-bedroom-plus-den townhomes of about 1,400 to 1,600 sq ft at 3643 Litchfield Avenue, with move-ins from fall 2026. Wesbild describes the site as beside a protected green belt and creek. Other Foothills homes come up as resale listings. If you want detached on Burke Mountain, compare Foothills resales with the detached releases other builders are selling now.
How do I check the builder and warranty on a Foothills resale home?
Start with BC Housing’s New Homes Registry. Search by address to see whether the home was built by a licensed residential builder and whether it has a home warranty policy. The online Registry covers homes registered since November 19, 2007; for earlier homes, call BC Housing. The warranty stays with the home, so ask the seller for the policy and expiry dates in writing. You can also ask the warranty provider for a claims history, for a small fee.
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Sources & methodology
Community details (master developer, builders, home types, land area and timeline) reflect Wesbild’s published Burke Mountain information, plus my own professional assessment as a REALTOR®. Build-quality grades are my opinion. This guide reflects my professional opinion and experience and is not financial, legal, or tax advice.
Craig Johnston is a REALTOR® with Royal LePage Elite West — a Top 1% Team (2023–2025) (Greater Vancouver REALTORS®) and Top 2% Team nationwide (Royal LePage), 2023–2025. He has lived on Burke Mountain for 9+ years and in the Tri-Cities for 47+ years.
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