Homes, condos, and townhomes in Westwood Plateau, Coquitlam — your local real estate guide.
The Tri-Cities offer a relaxed suburban lifestyle with mature tree-lined streets, quality parks, and a strong sense of neighbourhood community — just minutes from the city.
School District 43 serves the Tri-Cities with well-regarded public elementary and secondary schools throughout the region, with private and Catholic options also available.
The Evergreen SkyTrain Extension connects the Tri-Cities directly to Burnaby and Vancouver, making car-free commutes a reality for residents near the stations.
From Buntzen Lake to Belcarra Regional Park and Burke Mountain, the Tri-Cities offer exceptional hiking, mountain biking, and paddling within minutes of residential neighbourhoods.
Contact us for school catchment information specific to your address in Westwood Plateau. Catchment boundaries vary street by street — we can confirm which schools serve any property you're considering.
Two Evergreen Line stations serve Coquitlam, providing direct service to Burnaby and Vancouver. Lougheed Town Centre connects to the Millennium Line.
TransLink bus routes throughout Coquitlam connect to SkyTrain stations at Coquitlam Central, Lincoln, and Lougheed Town Centre.
Highway 1 and Lougheed Highway run through Coquitlam, providing regional access to Burnaby (~20 min) and downtown Vancouver (~30 min).
Living in Westwood Plateau
Westwood Plateau is one of Coquitlam’s most prestigious addresses — a master-planned community developed throughout the 1990s and early 2000s across the elevated plateau above the city. Known for its luxury homes, championship golf course, panoramic mountain and valley views, and an exceptional network of hiking and biking trails, it attracts buyers who want the best Coquitlam has to offer.
If you are comparing neighbourhoods across the Tri-Cities, it helps to understand how Westwood Plateau fits into the broader Coquitlam real estate market — and how it compares to newer communities like Burke Mountain or transit-connected areas closer to Coquitlam Centre.
The neighbourhood is almost exclusively single-family detached homes, ranging from substantial executive houses to true estate properties on generous lots. Architectural quality is consistently high, and many homes have been updated to modern standards while retaining their generous floor plans and outdoor living spaces. There are very few condos or townhomes here — if you are specifically looking for attached product, the Coquitlam townhomes and condo market along the SkyTrain corridor is worth comparing.
Westwood Plateau is also a strong choice for families. The area is served by excellent schools including Westwood Elementary and Heritage Woods Secondary, and the trail system connects directly into the alpine terrain of Burke Mountain. For buyers seeking a prestige address without crossing into North Vancouver pricing, Westwood Plateau consistently delivers.
Westwood Plateau is one of the higher-priced neighbourhoods in Coquitlam, and the inventory reflects that.
Detached homes typically range from $1.6M to $2.5M, with larger estate properties on premium lots exceeding that range. The plateau commands a price premium over most other Coquitlam neighbourhoods — buyers pay for the views, the lot sizes, the quiet, and the prestige of the address.
Because the neighbourhood is almost entirely detached single-family homes, buyers are not comparing across property types the way they might in denser areas. The decision is usually between Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain, and Heritage Mountain — three neighbourhoods with similar buyer profiles but different trade-offs around age of home, view, and price point.
When well-priced homes come to market in Westwood Plateau, they tend to move. Inventory is limited relative to demand, and buyers from outside the area who discover it often move quickly once they understand what it offers.
Westwood Plateau is a lifestyle neighbourhood. The streets are quiet, the lots are large, and the views — particularly from the upper plateau — take in the mountains, the valley, and on clear days, the water.
The golf course is a focal point of the community. Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club runs through the neighbourhood and gives the area an open, park-like feel even in areas that aren’t directly on the course. Walking paths and green corridors connect the residential streets, and the trail network is extensive enough that many residents hike or bike directly from their doorstep into the backcountry above.
That said, this is a car-dependent neighbourhood. There is no SkyTrain access, and most daily errands require a drive down to Coquitlam Centre or along Lougheed Highway. Commutes to downtown Vancouver by car typically run 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, with the Barnet Highway and Lougheed as the main routes.
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If you are weighing the older, established feel of Westwood Plateau against the newer construction on Burke Mountain, the key question is usually whether a modern floor plan and newer mechanicals matter more to you than mature lots, views, and an established community.
Westwood Plateau falls within School District 43, one of BC’s top-performing districts.
Westwood Elementary serves the neighbourhood at the primary level. Secondary students attend Heritage Woods Secondary, which consistently receives strong reviews from parents for its academics and school culture. Both schools are well-regarded and are a meaningful draw for families relocating to the area.
The trail network is one of Westwood Plateau’s most underrated assets. The neighbourhood connects directly into the backcountry above, with trails linking into Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and the broader trail system on Burke Mountain. For outdoor-oriented buyers, this is difficult to replicate anywhere else in the Tri-Cities at this price point.
Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club is the neighbourhood’s signature amenity. Beyond the course itself, the clubhouse provides social programming and dining that adds to the community fabric.
For everyday retail, Coquitlam Centre is the nearest major shopping destination — roughly a 10-minute drive from most parts of the plateau. Lincoln Station and Burquitlam also have growing retail and dining options for residents willing to make the trip.
In my experience, Westwood Plateau makes the most sense for buyers who:
If daily walkability, SkyTrain access, or newer construction are priorities, it is worth comparing this area with neighbourhoods closer to the Evergreen Extension corridor or considering Burke Mountain for newer builds at a similar price range.
Browse Westwood Plateau listings below, or reach out directly if you want to understand how this neighbourhood compares to others in Coquitlam. I am happy to walk through the trade-offs in detail.
Westwood Plateau is a master-planned residential neighbourhood in the upper western part of Coquitlam, developed primarily during the 1990s and early 2000s. It sits on an elevated plateau above the city and is known for its large detached homes, panoramic views, the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club, and direct trail access into the backcountry above. It is one of the most consistently desirable neighbourhoods in Coquitlam for buyers seeking an established, prestige address.
Detached homes in Westwood Plateau typically range from approximately $1.6M to $2.5M, with some larger estate properties exceeding that range depending on lot size, view, and condition. The neighbourhood commands a premium over most of Coquitlam due to its lot sizes, architectural quality, and the lifestyle it offers. Inventory is limited, and well-priced homes tend to sell without sitting for long.
Both are among Coquitlam’s most desirable family neighbourhoods, but they offer a different experience. Burke Mountain has newer construction — most homes built in the last 10 to 15 years — with modern layouts and mechanicals, but less mature landscaping and fewer established amenities. Westwood Plateau has older homes with more character, larger lots, mature trees and gardens, and a more established community feel. Views tend to be stronger on Westwood Plateau. Burke Mountain is generally more competitively priced for square footage. The right choice usually comes down to how much the age and newness of the home matters to you.
Westwood Plateau is served by Westwood Elementary at the primary level, with secondary students typically attending Heritage Woods Secondary. Both fall within School District 43, one of BC’s highest-performing school districts. Heritage Woods Secondary is well-regarded for its academics and community programming. School quality is a consistent driver of buyer demand in this neighbourhood.
Yes. Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club is located within the neighbourhood and is a significant part of the community’s character. The course winds through the residential streets, providing a park-like open feel to many parts of the plateau. The clubhouse offers dining and social programming. The golf course is not gated off from the rest of the community — it integrates with the residential fabric in a way that benefits the neighbourhood broadly, not just members.
Yes. Westwood Plateau has no SkyTrain access and limited walkability for daily errands. Most residents drive to Coquitlam Centre, Lougheed Highway, or other commercial areas for groceries, dining, and retail. Commute times to downtown Vancouver by car are typically 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Peak-hour traffic on the roads leading down from the plateau is a known friction point. Buyers prioritising transit access or walkability should compare this area with neighbourhoods closer to the Evergreen Extension stations.
By car, Coquitlam Centre is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away and downtown Vancouver is 40 to 60 minutes depending on conditions. The Barnet Highway and Lougheed Highway are the primary commute routes. Bus service connects residents to SkyTrain, but total commute times by transit are longer than from areas closer to Burquitlam or Lincoln Station. Many buyers in Westwood Plateau either work locally, have flexible schedules, or work from home — the commute is the neighbourhood’s most commonly cited trade-off.
Westwood Plateau has one of the best trail networks of any residential neighbourhood in the Tri-Cities. The trail system connects directly into the backcountry above the plateau, linking into Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and the broader Burke Mountain trail network. Residents can hike and mountain bike from their doorstep into genuine wilderness terrain. This is a meaningful differentiator for outdoor-oriented buyers and is difficult to replicate elsewhere in the Tri-Cities at this price point.
Westwood Plateau is almost entirely single-family detached homes. There are very few attached properties in the neighbourhood itself. Buyers looking for townhomes or condos in the Coquitlam area are better served by looking along the SkyTrain corridor — particularly near Burquitlam, Lincoln, or Coquitlam Centre stations — where there is significantly more attached product at a range of price points.
Westwood Plateau tends to be the right fit for buyers who want a large detached home on a generous lot in a quiet, established setting, value views and mature landscaping, and are comfortable with car dependence. It is particularly well-suited to families with children given the school quality and trail access, and to buyers upgrading from a smaller Coquitlam or Tri-Cities property into a long-term family home. If newer construction, SkyTrain access, or walkability are high priorities, Burke Mountain or neighbourhoods along the Evergreen Extension corridor are worth a closer look.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about market values — Sebastian knows this neighbourhood.
