Coquitlam History
Coquitlam Centre Mall opened August 15, 1979 with original anchors The Hudson's Bay (west), Eaton's (south), and Woodward's (east). 1980 ICSC Merit Award. 1982 Governor General's Award for Architecture. Major expansion in 2001. Today the anchor of Coquitlam's Town Centre district.
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Coquitlam Centre Mall opened August 15, 1979 with original anchors The Hudson's Bay (west), Eaton's (south), and Woodward's (east). 1980 ICSC Merit Award. 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
Opening
August 15, 1979
Groundbreaking
1977
Developer
Ira Young
Original anchors
The Hudson's Bay (west), Eaton's (south), Woodward's (east)
Inline stores at opening
~130
Parking
4,000+ vehicles
Signature feature
Stained-glass roof panels
1980 award
ICSC Merit Award
1982 award
Governor General's Award for Architecture
Major expansion
2001
Coquitlam History · Real estate connection
For Coquitlam buyers, walk-to-Coquitlam-Centre is the dividing line of the Town Centre district. Buildings within 10 minutes' walk command a premium. The 1979 opening anchored the entire Town Centre development pattern that culminated in the 2016 SkyTrain extension.
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