Coquitlam Neighbourhood
Maillardville was founded September 28, 1909 to staff Fraser Mills — Western Canada's largest francophone community outside Quebec. South Coquitlam, between the Fraser River and Como Lake. Older homes, mature streetscapes, French heritage in the names and the Festival du Bois.
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Maillardville was founded September 28, 1909 to staff Fraser Mills — Western Canada's largest francophone community outside Quebec. 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 Neighbourhood
Founded
September 28, 1909
Heritage
Western Canada's largest francophone community outside Quebec
Location
South Coquitlam, between the Fraser River and Como Lake
Anchor church
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — completed Christmas 1910
Anchor industry (historic)
Fraser Mills (closed 2001)
Schools
Alderson Elementary, Cape Horn Elementary, R.C. MacDonald Elementary, École Maillard Middle (dual-track French Immersion), École Rochester Elementary (École designation), Centennial Secondary
Annual event
Festival du Bois
Build era
Pre-WWII original housing + ongoing infill
Coquitlam Neighbourhood · Lived read
Maillardville buyers value lived-in character and historical density. Older homes, narrow lots, French street names. The neighbourhood's heritage cannot be replicated by newer Coquitlam developments. Multi-generational family ownership is common.
A 47-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West.
Schools that serve Maillardville
Maillardville is the heart of SD43's Coquitlam-side French Immersion pipeline — Rochester or Porter Street at the elementary level, Maillard Middle for FI continuation, then Dr. Charles Best Secondary for the FI Bilingual Dogwood pathway.
Maillardville Early FI host — direct feed to Maillard Middle.
View school →West Coquitlam Early FI host elementary.
View school →Maillardville K-5 — active in BC's NOIIE inquiry network.
View school →SW Coquitlam K-5 — Maillardville-adjacent.
View school →Coquitlam-side FI middle continuation hub.
View school →SD43's primary Coquitlam-side FI secondary.
View school →Catchments can change. Verify any specific address against the official SD43 school locator before relying on it.
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