# Burke Mountain Before the Build-Out > Before the Burke Mountain residential build-out began with first re-zonings in Spring 2006, the mountain had a long history. **Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/burke-mountain-pre-development-history/ **Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West **Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca --- Coquitlam History ## Burke Mountain before the residential build-out — what was there. Before the Burke Mountain residential build-out began with first re-zonings in Spring 2006, the mountain had a long history. Canadian Robert Dollar Company logged the lower slopes in the 1920s using a steam railway from Port Moody/Westwood across the Coquitlam River. The City of Coquitlam Burke Mountain Area Plan was completed in 2000 as the framework for what is now ~7,600 new homes. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call Craig — 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) Quick Answer What should you know about Burke Mountain Pre Development History? Before the Burke Mountain residential build-out began with first re-zonings in Spring 2006, the mountain had a long history. Canadian Robert Dollar Company logged the lower slopes in the 1920s using a steam railway from Port Moody/Westwood across the Coquitlam River. The City of **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours. Verified facts · Coquitlam History ## The fact sheet. 1920s logging Canadian Robert Dollar Company logged lower Burke Mountain via steam railway Logging route Port Moody/Westwood across the Coquitlam River Pinecone Burke established May 18, 1995 — protects upper slopes (38,000 ha) Burke Mountain Area Plan 2000 — framework for ~7,600 new homes Plan consultants EKISTICS First re-zoning Spring 2006 Major developer Wesbild 2014 land acquisition Wesbild acquires additional 370 acres from the Province Burke Mountain Village In detailed planning Current build-out ~7,600 homes anticipated at full build Coquitlam History · Real estate connection ## What it means for buying or selling near here. Burke Mountain's residential history is just two decades old. The mountain itself has been there forever; the homes have not. Buyers should understand that the build-out continues in active phases — what you see today is not what you'll see in five years. Long-term hold on Burke is largely a bet on the master plan completing as designed. ## Buying or selling nearby? Talk to Craig. A 47-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West. The local context that makes the numbers make sense. [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/) [Call 604-202-6092](tel:+16042026092) [Email Craig](mailto:Craig@SoldByCraig.ca) Schools that serve Burke Mountain ## Schools that serve Burke Mountain. Burke Mountain feeds Smiling Creek and Coast Salish at the elementary level, Summit and Scott Creek at the middle level, and Gleneagle or Pinetree at the secondary level depending on the catchment edge. Confirm any specific address with the SD43 locator before relying on it. Verify your exact address Look up any Burke Mountain address in SD43’s official school locator. Type an address → see the specific neighbourhood catchment schools. This is the authoritative source. [Open SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) [or read SD43 catchment info →](https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Schools/Registration/Pages/default.aspx) [Elementary Grades K–5 ### Smiling Creek Elementary Burke Mountain anchor — fine arts + digital + physical literacy focus. View school →](/smiling-creek-elementary-catchment-homes/) [Elementary Grades K–5 ### Coast Salish Elementary SD43's newest school (opened 2023) — Clean Energy Champion designated. View school →](/coast-salish-elementary-catchment-homes/) [Elementary Grades K–5 ### Leigh Elementary Lower Burke Mountain K-5 (~500 students). View school →](/leigh-elementary-catchment-homes/) [Middle Grades 6–8 ### Summit Middle Upper Westwood Plateau / Burke middle — strong band + leadership. View school →](/summit-middle-catchment-homes/) [Middle Grades 6–8 ### Scott Creek Middle PADS-accredited wellness facility dog on staff. View school →](/scott-creek-middle-catchment-homes/) [Secondary Grades 9–12 ### Pinetree Secondary SD43's flagship Honours & AP secondary. View school →](/pinetree-secondary-catchment-homes/) Interested in these schools? Explore homes for sale in the Burke Mountain area. [Search Burke Mountain homes →](/burke-mountain-homes-for-sale/) [Free home evaluation](/home-evaluation/) School information is a starting reference. Catchments are assigned by SD43 based on your specific home address and can change between review cycles. **Always verify the definitive catchment for any specific home via the [SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) before writing an offer.** [Full Burke Mountain schools hub →](/coquitlam-schools/#burke-mountain) Continue your research ## More on Burke Mountain — built by a Tri-Cities specialist. 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