Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam Burke Mountain Area Plan was completed in 2000 as the framework for what is now ~7,600 new homes.
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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
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
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.
A 47-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West. The local context that makes the numbers make sense.
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.
Burke Mountain anchor — fine arts + digital + physical literacy focus.
View school →SD43's newest school (opened 2023) — Clean Energy Champion designated.
View school →Lower Burke Mountain K-5 (~500 students).
View school →Upper Westwood Plateau / Burke middle — strong band + leadership.
View school →PADS-accredited wellness facility dog on staff.
View school →SD43's flagship Honours & AP secondary.
View school →Catchments can change. Verify any specific address against the official SD43 school locator before relying on it.
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