Fraser Mills is a historic industrial waterfront area in Coquitlam undergoing a long-term transformation into a mixed-use riverside district. Set along the Fraser River east of the Port Mann corridor, the site once hosted one of the region’s largest sawmills. Remnants of that past live on in archives and public art, while new streets, parks, and mid-rise housing are reshaping the map.
Population today is growing as phases of development deliver homes near promenades and community amenities. The evolving economy blends residential services with light employment uses and river-oriented recreation, creating a modern neighbourhood where people can live close to trails and transit. Heritage interpretation keeps the industrial story visible, grounding the new district in place.
Attractions focus on the river, with waterfront walks, viewpoints, and cycling links to neighbouring cities. For map users, Fraser Mills is defined by a grid meeting the shoreline, a clear edge where Coquitlam reconnects to its working riverfront.
Location: 49.2296772, -122.8624215
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– Name: Fraser Mills
– Place Type: Suburban District
– Source: Toporama
– Wikidata: Q14874598