Coquitlam Neighbourhood Guide
What is it like to live on Burke Mountain, Coquitlam?
The short answer
Burke Mountain is a newer, still-growing family neighbourhood on the hillside of northeast Coquitlam, next to Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. Families come for newer homes with more space, new schools and forest trails close to home. Most homes are detached houses and townhouses built from the 2010s on, and many new projects still sell as presales. It is mostly car-dependent today, but a lot is on the way: a new middle and secondary school planned for fall 2027, a big community centre, and a village centre with a grocery store.
I'm Mild, a licensed realtor with TRG The Residential Group Realty, and helping families upsize is what I love most. I've worked with many families buying on Burke Mountain, from big new townhouses to detached houses for families moving up from Port Moody. This page is what I tell families who are thinking about it.
Why families choose Burke Mountain
Newer homes, more space
Most homes are recent builds with family layouts, so you are less likely to face big renovations or an old roof soon after you move in.
New schools
Two elementary schools opened in 2018 and 2023, and a Grades 6 to 12 school is under construction on the mountain.
Nature at the door
Pinecone Burke Provincial Park is at the top of the neighbourhood, with forest trails, creeks and new parks throughout.
Real upsizing stories
I've worked with many families buying on Burke Mountain, most of them young families or families who have outgrown their home. Some of the moves I've helped with:
A big new townhouse
Families looking for a newer townhouse over 1,700 sq ft, in the $1M to $1.3M range, with a side-by-side double garage and a bedroom for every kid.
Port Moody to a detached house
Families moving up from Port Moody to a big detached house on the mountain, for more space inside and out.
Good neighbours
Almost every family tells me the same thing: they want a friendly street with other young families, where the kids can grow up together.
Wondering if your family can make the jump? Try my Can We Upsize? calculator or read what it costs to upsize in the Tri-Cities.
What's coming to Burke Mountain
Burke Mountain Secondary
A new school for Grades 6 to 12, about 70% complete in August 2026. School District 43 is planning for it to open in fall 2027.
Burke Mountain Community Centre
Broke ground in May 2026, with pools including a lazy river, a double gym, a fitness centre and a new library branch. The City expects it to be finished in 2029.
Burke Mountain Village
The planned heart of the neighbourhood, with about 120,000 square feet of shops including a grocery store, a public plaza and Burke Village Park.
Burke Mountain Athletic Park
Now open at 3390 David Avenue, with a lit 400 m running track, a turf field and four tennis courts.
Dates come from the City of Coquitlam and School District 43 and can change.
My top tip: buy for today, not only for the plans
Burke Mountain sits up the hillside, so for now it is mostly a car-dependent neighbourhood. Groceries, activities and commuting usually mean driving down the hill until the village centre is built. Bus 191 connects Burke Mountain to Coquitlam Central Station for the Millennium Line SkyTrain and West Coast Express, but before you buy, try your real commute at rush hour and think about how many cars your family needs. Choose a home that works for your family today, and treat the new school and community centre as a bonus.
Where is Burke Mountain?
Burke Mountain is in northeast Coquitlam, above the Coquitlam River and next to Port Coquitlam. Pinecone Burke Provincial Park is at its upper edge. Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam Central Station and Port Coquitlam's shops are a short drive down the hill.
Homes on Burke Mountain
Detached houses
Newer family houses on hillside streets, many built in the last 15 years. Some have mountain or valley views. Ask about suites if a mortgage helper matters to you.
Townhouses
A common first step onto the mountain for families moving up from a condo, often with more space and newer finishes than older townhouses elsewhere.
Presales
Many builders are still selling new homes here. A presale can work well, but read the contract, deposit schedule and completion dates carefully. I can help you compare.
What do homes cost?
| Home type | Benchmark price | Area and month |
|---|---|---|
| Detached house | $1,584,400 (down 6.6% in a year) | Coquitlam, September 2026 |
| Townhouse | $976,600 (down 6.5% in a year) | Coquitlam, September 2026 |
Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors. These are benchmarks for Coquitlam as a whole. Burke Mountain homes are newer and often larger, so prices on the mountain can run higher. A benchmark is a typical home, not an average. Prices change monthly. For current numbers on your street, ask Mild.
Schools
| School | Grades | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Smiling Creek Elementary | K to 5 | Opened in 2018 on Princeton Avenue |
| Coast Salish Elementary | K to 5 | Opened in 2023 on Sheffield Avenue, 430 spaces plus child care |
| Burke Mountain Secondary | 6 to 12 | Under construction, planned to open fall 2027 |
Until the new school opens, many older Burke Mountain students go to middle and secondary schools in Port Coquitlam. Catchments are set by address and can change. Check yours with the SD43 school locator before you make an offer.
For Thai and newcomer families
If your family wants a newer home with space to grow, Burke Mountain is worth a look. I can walk you through the area, the schools, presales and the numbers in Thai or English.
เบิร์คเมาน์เทนเป็นย่านครอบครัวใหม่ที่กำลังเติบโต อยู่บนเนินเขาทางตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือของโคควิทแลม บ้านส่วนใหญ่ใหม่ กว้างขวาง ใกล้ธรรมชาติ มีโรงเรียนประถมใหม่สองแห่ง และโรงเรียนมัธยมใหม่ที่จะเปิดปี 2027 แต่ตอนนี้ยังต้องใช้รถเป็นหลัก ปรึกษามายเป็นภาษาไทยได้เลยค่ะ
Common questions
- Who is a good realtor for Burke Mountain, Coquitlam?
- Mild is a licensed realtor with TRG The Residential Group Realty who has worked with many families buying on Burke Mountain, from big new townhouses with double garages to detached houses for families moving up from Port Moody. She helps with resale homes and presales, in English or Thai. Call or text 778.953.6597.
- What schools serve Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain has two newer elementary schools, Smiling Creek Elementary (opened 2018) and Coast Salish Elementary (opened 2023). A new middle and secondary school for Grades 6 to 12, Burke Mountain Secondary, is under construction and School District 43 is planning for it to open in fall 2027. Until then, many older students go to middle and secondary schools in Port Coquitlam. Catchments are set by address, so check yours with the SD43 school locator.
- How much is a house on Burke Mountain?
- Across Coquitlam, the benchmark (typical) detached home was $1,584,400 and the benchmark townhouse was $976,600 in September 2026, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors. Burke Mountain homes are newer and often larger, so prices on the mountain can run higher than the Coquitlam benchmark. Ask Mild for current numbers on a specific street.
- Do you need a car on Burke Mountain?
- Mostly, yes. Burke Mountain is on the hillside in northeast Coquitlam, so most families drive for errands and commuting. Bus 191 connects Burke Mountain to Coquitlam Central Station for the Millennium Line and West Coast Express.
- What is coming to Burke Mountain?
- Burke Mountain Secondary is planned to open in fall 2027. The Burke Mountain Community Centre broke ground in May 2026, with pools, a gym, a fitness centre and a library branch, and completion is expected in 2029. Burke Mountain Village is planned as the neighbourhood centre, with about 120,000 square feet of shops including a grocery store. Burke Mountain Athletic Park, with a track, turf field and tennis courts, is now open.
- Is Burke Mountain good for families?
- Families choose Burke Mountain for its newer homes with more space, new schools, forest trails next to Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and a young-family community. The trade-off is that it is car-dependent while shops and the community centre are still being built.
Thinking about moving up to Burke Mountain?
Whether you are moving from a condo to a townhouse, a townhouse to a house, or looking at a presale, I'm happy to meet for coffee and map out your next move.
อยากขยับขยายบ้านมาอยู่เบิร์คเมาน์เทน คุยกับมายเป็นภาษาไทยได้เลยค่ะ
Mild, Mild Homes. Licensed Realtor, TRG The Residential Group Realty. Serving Burke Mountain and all of Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burquitlam, Burnaby, Vancouver and Langley, BC. 778.953.6597 | sold@mildhomes.ca | mildhomes.ca
Prices: Greater Vancouver Realtors benchmark prices for Coquitlam, September 2026. Schools: School District 43 and the BC Ministry of Education. Community centre, village and park: City of Coquitlam. Transit: TransLink. General information only, not financial or legal advice.
Page updated October 2026.
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