# Pipeline Road — Coquitlam's Northeast Arterial History

> Pipeline Road is the arterial route that has connected Coquitlam City Centre to Northeast Coquitlam for decades.

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

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Coquitlam History

## Pipeline Road — Coquitlam's Northeast arterial corridor.

Pipeline Road is the arterial route that has connected Coquitlam City Centre to Northeast Coquitlam for decades. Upper Pipeline Road runs along the Coquitlam River. Decades-long sand and gravel extraction in the corridor; an active RC (radio-controlled) model aircraft field run by the West Coast Radio Control Aircraft Flyers since the early 1970s. Currently subject to a City of Coquitlam corridor study and David-to-Guildford upgrade project.

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What should you know about Pipeline Road Coquitlam History?

Pipeline Road is the arterial route that has connected Coquitlam City Centre to Northeast Coquitlam for decades. Upper Pipeline Road runs along the Coquitlam River. Decades-long sand and gravel extraction in the corridor; an active RC (radio-controlled) model aircraft field run b **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.

Type

Arterial road

Connects

Coquitlam City Centre to Northeast Coquitlam

Upper Pipeline Road runs along

Coquitlam River

RC airfield

West Coast Radio Control Aircraft Flyers — early 1970s onward

RC airfield location

Upper Coquitlam River Park along Pipeline Road

Surrounding land use

Decades-long sand/gravel (aggregate) extraction

Current planning

City of Coquitlam Upper Pipeline Road Corridor Study

Upgrade project

David-to-Guildford segment

Coquitlam History · Real estate connection

## What it means for buying or selling near here.

Pipeline Road residents and Northeast Coquitlam buyers should know the corridor is in active planning and upgrade. The historic RC airfield is part of the local landscape — for older Coquitlam residents who remember it, the airfield is a real childhood memory. (Note: this is RC model aircraft, not full-scale planes.)

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