Pitt Meadows — Town Centre Neighbourhood Guide

Metro Vancouver's smallest city, a flat, river-dyked community of farms, trails, and low-rise homes between Maple Ridge and Coquitlam.

Character

Pitt Meadows is the smallest city in Metro Vancouver, with a population of about 19,400 and a median household income of about $103,000. Much of the city is farmland, including blueberry and cranberry fields, protected by dykes along the Pitt and Alouette rivers. Pitt Lake, to the north, is one of the largest tidal lakes in the world and a well-known local landmark.

Getting around

The West Coast Express commuter train stops in Pitt Meadows on its route between Mission and downtown Vancouver. Dyke trails along the Pitt and Alouette rivers are widely used for walking and cycling. Drivers use the Lougheed Highway and the Pitt River Bridge toward Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.

Homes

Housing is mainly townhouses and single-family homes concentrated in the urban town centre area. Outside that core, land use is largely agricultural with rural properties. Pitt Meadows has 5 schools in the open data.

Who it suits

It suits people who prefer a small-city feel with farmland and river trails on their doorstep. It also suits commuters who can plan around the West Coast Express schedule for trips to downtown Vancouver.

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