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Port Coquitlam got its name from the Coquitlam River, which flows through the area. The name "Coquitlam" itself is derived from a word in the Coast Salish language, meaning "red fish" or "place of the red fish," referring to the salmon that inhabit the river. The prefix "Port" was added to signify the community's location near the river and its potential for shipping and trade. The city was incorporated in 1913, further solidifying its identity.
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When was Port Coquitlam Station created?
Port Coquitlam Station was created in 1995.
Who is the first mayor of Port coquitlam?
James Mars, a local merchant, was the first Mayor of the new City of Port Coquitlam which was incorporated 17 March 1913, according to the book "Port Coquitlam,City of Rivers and Mountains", published 1988 by the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam.
What is the population in port coquitlam?
Ive Heard and researched its 55K in the year of 2008! :) Coquitlam is around 120K
Where is the hometown of Terry Fox?
Port Coquitlam, B.C.
When did Terry Fox move to port coquitlam?
1968
What is the driving distance from port coquitlam to okotoks Alberta?
About 1,000km
What is the driving distance from Port Coquitlam to Abbotsford airport?
50km
Where is Terry Fox is statue?
Port Coquitlam cemetery in BC
Which city did Amanda Todd live in?
At the time of her death Amanda lived in port Coquitlam, British Columbia. She attended school in Coquitlam.
Who is the Mayor of Port Coquitlam BC?
Greg Moore as of June 2010.
How did Coquitlam get its name?
Coquitlam gets its name from the Coast Salish word "Kwikwetlem," which means "red fish up the river." This refers to the salmon that used to travel up the Coquitlam River in abundance. The name was later adapted by settlers to become Coquitlam.
What was Frida?
This was a hurricane in 1964 that was upgraded to a typhoon. It hit western Canada lower mainland (Port Coquitlam).
