Coquitlam
Maillardville
Western Canada's French-Canadian heart: heritage streets, Place des Arts, real value.
On the map
Boundary is approximate — refined per neighborhood over time.
Pacific Relocation's take
The most characterful — and most affordable — corner of Coquitlam.
Maillardville is our pick for clients who want genuine history and community over polish, and it is consistently the cheapest part of Coquitlam to rent. Founded in 1909 by Quebec mill workers, it remains the largest French-Canadian community in Western Canada, and Place des Arts, the Mackin House museum, and the March Festival du Bois give it a cultural texture nothing else in the Tri-Cities matches. Housing is a mix of character houses, post-war bungalows, and a growing band of low-rise rentals along Brunette and the Austin/Lougheed edges. It is quieter and more residential than City Centre, with bus connections rather than SkyTrain at the door — most households here keep a car. Francophone families love that the francophone society and French-immersion options are right here. Be honest about schools: the local catchment rates mid-pack on Fraser, though Centennial Secondary's AP program is a draw a short hop east.
Lifestyle figures
Best of Maillardville for you
Cultural / arts
- Place des Arts0.3 km
Arts-education centre since 1972 in the heritage Ryan House — the cultural anchor of the old mill town.
- Mackin House Museum & Carré Heritage Square0.4 km
Restored 1909 manager's house and heritage square telling the Fraser Mills French-Canadian story.
Quiet / leafy streets
- Mackin Park0.3 km
The neighbourhood's green living room — ball fields, a spray park, and the Festival du Bois grounds.
Directions ↗Pinned on map - Brunette Avenue Heritage Strip0.2 km
Low-key main street marked by the fleur-de-lis clock tower, with delis, cafes, and a community feel.
Diverse / multilingual
- Festival du Bois Site0.3 km
Home of Western Canada's largest francophone music-and-culture festival each March at Mackin Park.
- Société francophone de Maillardville0.4 km
The francophone society keeping the quarter's French heritage living through classes and events.
To buy (CAD)
| Type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 535,000 | 650,000 | 830,000 |
| 2 BR | 665,000 | 810,000 | 1,040,000 |
| 3 BR | 855,000 | 1,040,000 | 1,330,000 |
Estimated from local rents — placeholder, pending verified sale data.
Rent ranges (CAD)
| Type | Low | Median | High | Δ 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 1,750 | 2,000 | 2,300 | ↓ 9.0% |
| 2 BR | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2,900 | ↓ 10.0% |
| 3 BR | 2,800 | 3,200 | 3,700 | ↓ 7.0% |
Source: Rentals.ca + Zumper Q1 2026, refreshed weekly via our rent worker.
Metro market snapshot
CMHC · October 2025Vancouver metro average across the whole rental stock — typically below current asking, a useful market floor.
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (CAD) — purpose-built primary market.
Our advice
Before you sign a lease
- Many rentals are older houses and basement suites — confirm heating type, insulation, and who pays for hydro before signing a winter lease
- Some character conversions are not legally permitted suites; ask to see the occupancy and that the unit is a registered rental
- Lots near Brunette and the United Boulevard industrial edge can carry rail and truck noise — visit at a weekday morning
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Last reviewed 2026-06-11.