Coquitlam, Metropolitan city in British Columbia, Canada
Description
Coquitlam is a city in the Metro Vancouver Regional District in British Columbia, Canada, spreading across flat and hilly terrain between watercourses and forested slopes. Residential areas alternate with commercial strips and parks, while mountains frame the northern skyline.
History
Simon Fraser reached the area in 1808 during his expedition to the Pacific, opening the region to European settlement. The railway line in 1886 accelerated growth and brought loggers and workers who established permanent communities.
Culture
The city grew along several transport corridors that now link residential streets with commercial districts and green spaces. Families gather in community centers and trails on weekends, using the network of paths that thread through wooded slopes.
Practical
The Millennium Line connects several stations within the city and offers quick links to Vancouver and surrounding communities. Roads follow valleys and hills, allowing visitors to reach different neighborhoods by car or bus.
Did you know?
The name comes from the Coast Salish word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, describing small red salmon that spawn in the rivers. Every fall these fish return to local waters and draw observers to the banks.
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Pitt River Bridge
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