# Harbour Chines, Coquitlam

> Harbour Chines, Coquitlam — the complete neighbourhood guide to this prestigious, upscale north-Coquitlam pocket of large custom homes on expansive lots by the Port Moody border. Homes, schools, parks, sports, shopping, and market data.

**Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/harbour-chines-coquitlam-guide/  
**Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West  
**Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca

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Harbour Chines · North Coquitlam · Neighbourhood Guide

## Harbour Chines, Coquitlam — the prestigious custom-home pocket on the Port Moody border, explained straight.

Harbour Chines is the quiet, upscale north-Coquitlam neighbourhood between Como Lake Avenue and Port Moody’s St. Johns Street — large custom homes on expansive lots, many on the slope with views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet, and the best of both cities right on the border. This is the complete guide: homes, schools, parks, sports, shopping, and the honest read. Built by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 — a 47+ year Coquitlam resident.

[Get my Harbour Chines home value →](/home-evaluation/)
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**Updated:** July 7, 2026 · **License:** V99960 · **Brokerage:** Royal LePage Elite West

★ Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist
47+ year Coquitlam resident
Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide
Medallion Club Team Member since 2021

Quick Answer

What should you know about Harbour Chines, Coquitlam?

Harbour Chines is a prestigious, quiet, upscale north-Coquitlam neighbourhood of large custom homes on expansive lots, sitting between Como Lake Avenue and Port Moody’s St. Johns Street on the Port Moody border. Many lots sit on the slope with views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet. It is anchored by Harbour View Elementary and the top-rated Dr. Charles Best Secondary — a luxury/executive detached tier distinct from neighbouring Chineside’s more affordable stock. Built by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® and 47+ year Coquitlam resident. Every Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours.

Quick answer · Where is Harbour Chines, Coquitlam?

Harbour Chines is a prestigious, quiet, upscale north-Coquitlam neighbourhood, BC — sitting between Como Lake Avenue to the south and Port Moody’s St. Johns Street to the north, right on the Port Moody border. It’s known for **large custom homes on expansive lots**, many on the slope with views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet — a luxury/executive detached tier distinct from neighbouring Chineside’s more affordable stock. Schools are Harbour View Elementary and the top-rated Dr. Charles Best Secondary (SD43). Harbour Chines has no separately published benchmark, so the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI of **$1,649,000** (June 2026 GVR) is the closest official reference; custom Harbour Chines homes generally trade above it.

Market snapshot · June 2026

## The numbers, before the story.

Harbour Chines doesn't publish its own MLS® benchmark, so the most honest reference point is the citywide Coquitlam detached number — clearly labelled as such. What makes Harbour Chines distinct isn't a headline stat; it's the *tier*: large custom homes on expansive, often view-oriented lots that command a premium above the citywide detached figure. Here's the current pulse, with every figure linking to its source.

[$1,649,000

Coquitlam detached HPI (citywide)

June 2026 GVR benchmark](/coquitlam-detached/)
[Custom

Large detached homes on big lots

The Harbour Chines stock](/coquitlam-detached/)
[Above HPI

Luxury/executive tier premium

Views + expansive lots](/coquitlam-detached/)
[SD43

School district + catchments

View school catchments](/coquitlam-schools/)
[Minutes

To Mundy Park & Como Lake

Coquitlam's urban forest](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
[47 yrs

Craig's Coquitlam residency

Meet Craig](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/)

What it actually is

## What Harbour Chines actually is.

Harbour Chines is the kind of neighbourhood that surprises people who only know Coquitlam by its condo towers — a quiet, prestigious enclave of large custom homes tucked against the Port Moody border.

It sits between Como Lake Avenue to the south and Port Moody’s St. Johns Street to the north. Because it borders Port Moody, residents genuinely get the best of both cities — Coquitlam’s schools, parks and services on one side, and Port Moody’s Rocky Point, Newport Village and Brewers Row a short drive north on the other. The streets are quiet and mature, and the lots are expansive — many on the slope with views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet.

The housing is the story. This is a luxury/executive detached pocket: large custom homes with big floorplans, custom wood and stone finishing, gourmet kitchens, and some with wine cellars and pools. That’s a high-end tier — distinct from neighbouring [Chineside](/chineside-coquitlam-guide/)’s more affordable, standard detached stock. If you want a substantial custom home on a real lot with a view, Harbour Chines is one of the pockets that delivers it.

Who it's *not* for: buyers who only want newer master-planned construction (that's [Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/)), buyers who want a walkable-urban condo lifestyle ([Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/)), or buyers looking for the more affordable detached entry point next door ([Chineside](/chineside-coquitlam-guide/)). Harbour Chines is custom-home-and-view, first and foremost.

By home type

## What you can buy in Harbour Chines.

Harbour Chines is overwhelmingly a custom-detached neighbourhood — this is not a townhome or condo pocket. Here's the breakdown by category with the honest read and the right page to keep going. (Harbour Chines has no separate published benchmark; the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI is the closest reference, and this custom tier generally trades above it.)

[Large custom detached

Above the citywide HPI

The Harbour Chines mainstay — substantial custom-built homes on expansive lots, with big floorplans, custom wood and stone finishing and gourmet kitchens. Some include wine cellars and pools. This is the luxury/executive tier of north-Coquitlam detached.

Browse Coquitlam detached](/coquitlam-detached/)
[View & slope lots

Premium for the outlook

Many Harbour Chines homes sit on the slope with views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet. The view-and-lot combination is what sets the pocket apart from neighbouring Chineside’s flatter, more affordable stock, and it’s the driver of the premium.

Browse Coquitlam homes](/coquitlam-homes-for-sale/)

Schools + outdoors

## What you're actually buying.

The two most-asked Harbour Chines questions are about schools and green space. The short version: it's an SD43 catchment anchored by Harbour View Elementary and the top-rated Dr. Charles Best Secondary, and you're minutes from Mundy Park and Como Lake Park with quick access to Port Moody’s waterfront. Here's the detail.

### Schools (SD43)

Harbour Chines is part of School District 43 (Coquitlam). The catchment ladder runs Harbour View Elementary → Hillcrest Middle → École Dr. Charles Best Secondary. Charles Best and Hillcrest both run at or near capacity, which limits out-of-catchment intake — always verify a specific address with the SD43 locator.

- [Harbour View Elementary (K–5)](/coquitlam-schools/)
- [Hillcrest Middle (Grades 6–8)](/hillcrest-middle-catchment-homes/)
- [École Dr. Charles Best Secondary (Grades 9–12)](/dr-charles-best-catchment-homes/)
- [Douglas College — Coquitlam Campus (nearby)](/coquitlam-schools/)
- [Full Coquitlam schools guide](/coquitlam-schools/)

### Parks, trails & outdoors

Mundy Park and Como Lake Park sit minutes away; Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park — outdoor pool, spray park, pier and foreshore trails — is a short drive north; and the wider Tri-Cities trail network is on the doorstep.

- [Mundy Park — Coquitlam's urban forest](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Como Lake Park](/como-lake-park-coquitlam/)
- [Rocky Point Park (Port Moody, short drive)](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/)
- [Coquitlam Crunch (short drive)](/coquitlam-crunch-trail-guide/)
- [All Coquitlam parks & trails](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/)

Parks & outdoors

## Green space around Harbour Chines.

One of Harbour Chines’ quiet advantages is proximity to the best of both cities’ outdoors. Mundy Park and Como Lake Park are minutes away on the Coquitlam side, and Port Moody’s Rocky Point waterfront is a short drive north — plus the wider network of lakes, trails and stair-climbs.

[Mundy Park

Coquitlam's largest urban forest — ball diamonds, lacrosse box, sports fields, trails and the outdoor Spani Pool. Minutes from Harbour Chines.

Mundy Park guide](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
[Como Lake Park

A walkable lake loop with fishing, picnic areas and easy family trails — the closest everyday green space, just off Como Lake Avenue.

Como Lake Park guide](/como-lake-park-coquitlam/)
[Rocky Point Park

Port Moody’s waterfront park a short drive north — outdoor pool, spray park, pier, boat launch and foreshore trails on Burrard Inlet.

Rocky Point guide](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/)
[Town Centre Park

Percy Perry Stadium, turf fields, tennis courts, a skate bowl and the Lafarge Lake connection — Coquitlam's civic sports-and-events park.

Town Centre Park guide](/town-centre-park-coquitlam/)
[Lafarge Lake

The Lights at Lafarge lake loop by the SkyTrain — an easy, scenic walk and the heart of Coquitlam Town Centre's green space.

Lafarge Lake guide](/lafarge-lake-coquitlam/)
[Coquitlam Crunch

The local stair-climb workout trail — a Coquitlam institution and a short drive from Harbour Chines.

Coquitlam Crunch guide](/coquitlam-crunch-trail-guide/)
[Coquitlam Parks & Trails

The full directory of Coquitlam's parks, greenways and trail connections — the master list for the whole city.

All parks & trails](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/)
[Tri-Cities Hikes

Every Tri-Cities trail, ranked — from easy family loops to the harder climbs across Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam.

Hikes & trails guide](/hikes-and-trails-coquitlam-tri-cities/)

Sports, activities & programs

## Where Harbour Chines kids play.

Coquitlam's youth sports run through city-wide associations rather than by neighbourhood, so a Harbour Chines family taps the same clubs the rest of Coquitlam does. The advantage of Harbour Chines is location: the nearest venues are Mundy Park’s diamonds and fields and the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex — the city's main arena and pool hub — and Port Moody’s recreation is a short drive north as well. Here's the honest, association-by-association map.

### Youth sports associations

These are the city-wide clubs Harbour Chines families join — verified, current Coquitlam associations.

- [Hockey — Coquitlam Minor Hockey Assoc. (Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St)](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Soccer — Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club + North Coquitlam United](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/)
- [Baseball — Coquitlam Moody Minor Baseball Assoc. + Coquitlam Reds (BC Premier Baseball League, play at Mundy Park)](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Lacrosse — Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse Assoc. (box lacrosse at Poirier & the Mundy Park lacrosse box)](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Football — Coquitlam Minor Football & Cheer (since 1978)](/town-centre-park-coquitlam/)

### Facilities nearest Harbour Chines

The venues those associations actually use — closest first.

- [Mundy Park — ball diamonds, lacrosse box, soccer fields, outdoor Spani Pool](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St) — arenas, pool, fitness centre](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/)
- [Town Centre Park — Percy Perry Stadium, turf fields, tennis courts, skate bowl](/town-centre-park-coquitlam/)
- [Rocky Point Park (Port Moody) — outdoor pool, spray park, pier](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/)

Shopping, dining & daily life

## The everyday errands run.

Harbour Chines is car-oriented for daily life, but it’s well positioned between two cities’ amenities. The Como Lake Avenue corridor covers daily needs and Coquitlam Centre — the region's major mall — is a short drive; and because you border Port Moody, Newport Village, Suterbrook Village, Rocky Point and Brewers Row are a short drive north too.

### Como Lake Avenue & Coquitlam Centre

The Como Lake Avenue corridor to the south handles daily errands; Coquitlam Centre covers everything bigger.

- [Como Lake Avenue corridor — everyday groceries, cafés and services](/como-lake-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Como Lake Park — the green-space anchor beside it](/como-lake-park-coquitlam/)
- [Coquitlam Centre mall — a short drive east](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/)

### Port Moody — a short drive north

The Harbour Chines edge: Port Moody’s best shopping and dining districts are minutes away.

- [Newport Village — shops, restaurants and services](/inlet-centre-newport-village-guide/)
- [Suterbrook Village — grocery, cafés and boutiques](/suter-brook-village-guide/)
- [Rocky Point — waterfront, ice cream and the pier](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/)
- [Brewers Row — Port Moody’s craft-brewery strip](/brewers-row-port-moody/)

Honest fit

## Who Harbour Chines is — and isn't — for.

Every neighbourhood is a trade. Harbour Chines’ trade is a large custom home on an expansive, view-oriented lot over new-build convenience or a lower entry price. Here's the honest read on who wins with that trade and who should look elsewhere.

### Harbour Chines is a strong fit if you're…

- [A move-up or executive buyer wanting a large custom detached home on a big lot](/coquitlam-move-up-guide/)
- [A buyer who values views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet](/coquitlam-detached/)
- [A family orienting around the Harbour View & Dr. Charles Best catchments](/dr-charles-best-catchment-homes/)
- [A buyer who wants Coquitlam living right on the Port Moody border](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/)

### Look elsewhere if you want…

- [Newer master-planned construction → Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/)
- [A walkable-urban, transit-at-the-door lifestyle → Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/)
- [A more affordable detached entry point next door → Chineside](/chineside-coquitlam-guide/)
- [A golf-course-and-trails hillside community → Westwood Plateau](/westwood-plateau/)

Questions answered straight

## Harbour Chines FAQs.

The questions buyers and sellers ask first about Harbour Chines — answered straight, from 47+ years of knowing Coquitlam.

Where is Harbour Chines in Coquitlam?

A prestigious, quiet, upscale north-Coquitlam neighbourhood between Como Lake Avenue to the south and Port Moody’s St. Johns Street to the north. It borders Port Moody, so residents get the best of both cities — Coquitlam’s amenities and Port Moody’s Rocky Point, Newport Village and Brewers Row a short drive north. Many lots sit on the slope with views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet.

What kind of homes are in Harbour Chines?

Harbour Chines is a luxury/executive detached pocket known for **large custom homes on expansive lots** — big floorplans, custom wood and stone finishing and gourmet kitchens, some with wine cellars and pools. Many homes have views of the northern mountains and Burrard Inlet. It has no separately published benchmark; the citywide Coquitlam detached HPI (**$1,649,000**, June 2026 GVR) is the closest reference and this custom tier generally trades above it. See the citywide picture at </coquitlam-detached/>.

How does Harbour Chines compare to Chineside?

They’re neighbouring north-Coquitlam pockets, but Harbour Chines is the higher-end tier — larger custom homes on expansive, often view-oriented lots — while [Chineside](/chineside-coquitlam-guide/) carries more affordable, standard detached stock. Both feed SD43 schools and sit near Como Lake Avenue, but Harbour Chines commands a premium for its lots, views and custom builds.

What schools serve Harbour Chines?

SD43 Coquitlam. The catchment ladder runs **Harbour View Elementary** → **Hillcrest Middle** → **École Dr. Charles Best Secondary** — one of Coquitlam’s top-rated secondaries. Charles Best and Hillcrest both run at or near capacity, which limits out-of-catchment intake. Douglas College’s Coquitlam Campus is also nearby. Always verify a specific address with the SD43 school locator. Full district view at [Coquitlam schools](/coquitlam-schools/).

Is Harbour Chines a good place to live?

Yes — for move-up and executive buyers who want a large custom home on an expansive lot, families orienting around the Harbour View and [Dr. Charles Best](/dr-charles-best-catchment-homes/) catchments, and buyers who want Coquitlam living right on the Port Moody border. It's less ideal if you want newer master-planned construction ([Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/)) or a walkable-urban condo lifestyle ([Coquitlam Town Centre](/north-coquitlam-town-centre-guide/)).

What is there to do near Harbour Chines?

You’re minutes from [Mundy Park](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/) and [Como Lake Park](/como-lake-park-coquitlam/), with quick access north to Port Moody’s [Rocky Point Park](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/) — outdoor pool, spray park, pier, boat launch and foreshore trails. City-wide youth sports run through Coquitlam Minor Hockey at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer, Coquitlam Moody Minor Baseball, Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse and Coquitlam Minor Football.

Who's writing this

## Why 47+ years in Coquitlam matters when you're buying or selling in Harbour Chines.

I'm not a Harbour Chines resident — and I won't pretend to be. What I am is a 47+ year Coquitlam local who has watched north Coquitlam’s pockets trade through cycle after cycle. I know why Harbour Chines commands a premium over neighbouring Chineside, how a slope lot with an Inlet view is actually valued, how the Harbour View and Dr. Charles Best catchments shape family demand, and what a large custom home is really worth in this market. That's the read a fly-in agent can't copy.

### Craig Johnston, REALTOR®

Tri-Cities Move-Up Specialist · 47+ year Coquitlam resident · Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS® · Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide · Medallion Club Team Member since 2021 · The MACNABS Team · Royal LePage Elite West · BCFSA #V99960. Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra.

REALTOR® V99960
47+ year Coquitlam resident
Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
Top 2% Team Member — Royal LePage nationwide
5.0 stars · 34+ verified Google reviews
Medallion Club Team Member since 2021

[Read Craig’s full bio →](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/)
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Verified client reviews

## What clients say.

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“We received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities: no subject to sale and achieving our price.”

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Methodology

## Where the numbers come from.

Harbour Chines has no separately published MLS® benchmark, so every price reference on this page is the citywide Coquitlam detached number (clearly labelled) with the honest note that this custom tier generally trades above it — never a fabricated Harbour-Chines-specific benchmark. The rest is sourced below.

### Sources & Methodology

- **Market benchmark:** Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) monthly HPI, Coquitlam detached, June 2026 ($1,649,000).
- **Housing character:** Large custom detached homes on expansive, often slope/view lots — described from active north-Coquitlam market experience, not a published Harbour-Chines-specific benchmark.
- **Schools & catchments:** School District 43 (SD43) — Harbour View Elementary, Hillcrest Middle, École Dr. Charles Best Secondary; verify any address with the SD43 school locator.
- **Parks & recreation:** City of Coquitlam Parks, Recreation & Culture; City of Port Moody (Rocky Point Park); Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
- **Sports associations:** Coquitlam Minor Hockey, Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer, North Coquitlam United, Coquitlam Moody Minor Baseball, Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse, Coquitlam Minor Football & Cheer (city-wide associations).
- **Shopping nodes:** The Como Lake Avenue corridor, Coquitlam Centre, and Port Moody’s Newport Village, Suterbrook Village, Rocky Point and Brewers Row.

Authored by Craig Johnston, REALTOR® V99960 · Royal LePage Elite West · 47+ year Coquitlam resident. This page is editorial commentary, not legal or tax advice. Always verify current MLS® data and consult your own legal & tax professionals before transacting.

Continue your research

## Related Coquitlam pages.

Keep going — the neighbours, the outdoors, the schools, and the money pages. Or hit **⌘K** any time to search the whole site.

[OakdaleCentral Coquitlam](/oakdale-coquitlam-guide/)[CaribooCentral Coquitlam](/cariboo-coquitlam-guide/)[ChinesideCentral Coquitlam](/chineside-coquitlam-guide/)[Como LakeCentral Coquitlam](/como-lake-coquitlam-guide/)[Austin HeightsCentral Coquitlam](/austin-heights-coquitlam-guide/)[Central CoquitlamThe area overview](/central-coquitlam-neighbourhood-guide/)

#### Nearby neighbourhoods

- [Chineside](/chineside-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Como Lake](/como-lake-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Burquitlam](/burquitlam-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Austin Heights](/austin-heights-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Eagle Ridge](/eagle-ridge-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Port Moody](/port-moody/)
- [Burke Mountain](/burke-mountain-homes/)

#### Outdoors & lifestyle

- [Mundy Park](/mundy-park-coquitlam-guide/)
- [Como Lake Park](/como-lake-park-coquitlam/)
- [Rocky Point Park](/rocky-point-old-orchard-port-moody-guide/)
- [Town Centre Park](/town-centre-park-coquitlam/)
- [Lafarge Lake](/lafarge-lake-coquitlam/)
- [Coquitlam Parks & Trails](/coquitlam-parks-and-trails/)

#### Schools & family

- [Coquitlam Schools (district view)](/coquitlam-schools/)
- [Dr. Charles Best Catchment](/dr-charles-best-catchment-homes/)
- [Hillcrest Middle Catchment](/hillcrest-middle-catchment-homes/)
- [Tri-Cities Hikes & Trails](/hikes-and-trails-coquitlam-tri-cities/)
- [Move-Up Buyer Guide](/coquitlam-move-up-guide/)

#### Buy, sell & authority

- [Coquitlam Detached Homes](/coquitlam-detached/)
- [Coquitlam Homes for Sale](/coquitlam-homes-for-sale/)
- [Where to Buy in Coquitlam](/where-to-buy-in-coquitlam/)
- [Best Realtor in Coquitlam](/best-realtor-in-coquitlam/)
- [About Craig](/coquitlam-realtor-craig-johnston/)
- [Free Home Evaluation](/home-evaluation/)
- [Book a Strategy Call](/book-a-strategy-call-with-craig-johnston/)

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The K–12 catchment ladder

## Schools that currently serve Harbour Chines.

Harbour Chines is part of SD43 Coquitlam. The catchment ladder runs Harbour View Elementary at K–5, then Hillcrest Middle at grades 6–8, then École Dr. Charles Best Secondary — one of Coquitlam’s top-rated secondaries — at grades 9–12. Charles Best and Hillcrest both run at or near capacity, which limits out-of-catchment intake. Catchment lines shift street-by-street, so always confirm a specific address with the SD43 locator before relying on it.

Verify your exact address

Look up any Harbour Chines 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

### Harbour View Elementary

The neighbourhood elementary anchor — the walkable K–5 catchment most Harbour Chines families orient around.

See Coquitlam schools →](/coquitlam-schools/)
[Middle
Grades 6–8

### Hillcrest Middle

The grade 6–8 catchment feeding Charles Best. Runs near capacity, which limits out-of-catchment intake — confirm your street with SD43.

View catchment homes →](/hillcrest-middle-catchment-homes/)
[Secondary
Grades 9–12

### École Dr. Charles Best Secondary

One of Coquitlam’s top-rated secondaries, on Como Lake Avenue minutes from Harbour Chines — a sought-after, at-capacity catchment. Confirm your street with SD43.

View catchment homes →](/dr-charles-best-catchment-homes/)

Catchments can change. Verify any specific address against the [official SD43 school locator](http://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&DistrictCode=bc43) before relying on it.

[Full Coquitlam schools guide →](/coquitlam-schools/)

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