Burke Mountain is a one-of-a-kind rural and semi-rural community made up of small residential acreages and urban developments in River Springs and Oxford Heights. It is ideal for people who enjoy the peaceful setting of rural life but still want easy access to urban areas. Burke Mountain is north of the City of Coquitlam.
The real estate market of Burke Mountain consists mainly of single-family homes with future residential development focused on the east side of Coquitlam River. Real estate prices for houses range from $399,000 for a three-bedroom house to $1,189,000 for a beautiful new luxury four-bedroom house in the Copper Beech Estates. View Burke Mountain MLS® listings and upcoming open houses
The Burke Mountain neighbourhood is served by two elementary schools and one secondary school. It is largely made up of parklands and is surrounded by wilderness areas and provincial parks set against a background of coniferous trees and forests. Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, Minnekhada Regional Park and Widgeon Marsh Reserve Regional Park are easily accessible to residents of the community.
Other small neighbourhoods included in the Northeast Coquitlam community include Hockaday, Park Ridge Estates, New Horizons, River Springs and Oxford Heights.
Burke Mountain Amenities
Burke Mountain Shopping
There is no commercial centre in Burke Mountain or in Northeast Coquitlam but the amenities of the neighbouring city of Port Coquitlam or Coquitlam Centre Shopping Mall offer 180 shops, including Sears, The Bay, London Drugs, Zellers, Future Shop, T&T Supermarket and Sport Chek.
Schools and Education in Burke Mountain
Elementary schools
Secondary Schools
Burke Mountain Cafés and Restaurants
Residents of Burke Mountain are close to many restaurant and dining options in neighbouring Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam Town Centre.
Burke Mountain Sports and Recreation
Burke Mountain is home or close to Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, Minnekhada Regional Park, and Widgeon Marsh Reserve Regional Park. Neighbourhood parks include Coquitlam River Park, where fishing is a popular pastime, Norm Staff Park, and Victoria Park, where there are picnic facilities, sports fields and outdoor recreational areas. Victoria Drive Hall is a recreational facility for local residents of Burke Mountain and Pinetree Community Centre offers a fitness centre and recreational programs for all ages.
Burke Mountain Transportation
There are five trains during weekday peak hours that operate on the West Coast Express commuter train connecting Coquitlam to downtown Vancouver in just under 30 minutes. The 97-B Translink provides express service between Lougheed Station and Coquitlam West Coast Express Station.
Burke Mountain Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $774,000 Townhouses N/A Apartments N/A
*Source: BC Real Estate Association 2010
Burke Mountain Demographics
Population*- 2,525 *Source: BC Stats
Age* 60+ 9.8% 40 to 59 35.5% 20 to 39 26.3% 5 to 19 23.4% 0 to 4 5%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 89.9% Rented 10.1%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached/Semi-detached 100% Apartments 0%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods surrounding Burke Mountain
- Port Coquitlam
- River Springs
- Eagle Ridge
- Oxford Heights
- New Horizon
- Park Ridge Estates
