Maillardville is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Coquitlam and was settled by French Canadians in 1909. These early migrants from Quebec made their mark on the architectural styles and community name of Maillardville. It was named after Father Esmond Maillard, who helped the French-speaking newcomers adjust to their new home in Maillardville. Adjacent to the Lougheed Highway and the Trans-Canada Highway, Maillardville is bound by North Road, the Brunette River and Braid Street to the west and the Fraser River to the south.
Maillardville has many heritage buildings and arts centres such as the Mackin House Museum and Heritage House that reflect its French Canadian heritage. In spring, Maillardville hosts the Festival du Bois, which features Acadian, French and world music and food.
The real estate market in Maillardville consists of mostly older, single-family homes, however, there are new real estate developments comprising apartments and townhouses. Real estate condo prices in Maillardville start at $175,900 for a one-bedroom apartment and range up to $389,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Townhouses start at about $243,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home ranging to about $675,000 for a three-bedroom, three-bedroom townhouse in Maillardville's heart. Houses can start at $349,000 for a two-bedroom family home, ranging to $949,000 for a five-bedroom house. Check out Maillardville MLS® Listings and upcoming open houses
Maillardville Amenities
Maillardville Shopping
There are shops and services in the centrally located Maillardville Village Square as well as on Austin Avenue. Maillardville is also close to nearby Lougheed Town Centre ,which has 185 shops and services including The Bay, London Drugs, Safeway, Walmart and Sport Chek. Maillardville's commercial strip on Brunette Avenue has a number of shops, including Ikea, Linens N' Things and a SilverCity Movie Theatre. There are also a number of big box stores along Lougheed Highway, including Toys R Us, The Real Canadian Superstore, office supply stores and automobile dealerships.
Schools and Education in Maillardville
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Maillardville Cafés and Restaurants
Restaurants and dining options in Maillardville, range from family restaurants, popular chains and fast food to ethnic cuisines such as Chinese, Italian and Greek.
Maillardville Sports and Recreation
Maillardville residents enjoy lots of green spaces and recreational activities. Mackin Park, on the corner of Brunette Street and King Edward Avenue, offers three softball fields, a Little League baseball field, hiking and walking trails, tennis courts and a children's playground. Located to the northeast of Maillardville is Rochester Park, which has an outdoor pool. Poirier Community Centre offers preschool, children and adult programs for the Maillardville residents.
Maillardville 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. There are also major transit routes that connect with Braid and Lougheed SkyTrain Stations.
Maillardville Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $659,000 Townhouses $418,000 Apartments $292,000
*Source: BC Real Estate Association
Maillardville Demographics
Population* -5,885
*Source: BC Stats
Age* 60+ 16.1% 40 to 59 32.6% 20 to 39 27.9% 5 to 19 18.4% 0 to 4 5.1%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 61% Rented 39%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached/Semi-detached 64.4% Apartments 35.6%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods surrounding Maillardville
- Cariboo
- Burquitlam
- Dartmoor
- Essondale
- Mayfair
- Sullivan Heights
