About Maillardville

About Maillardville

Maillardville is a community on the south slope of the city of Coquitlam. The History of this area dates back to the early 1900's and Fraser Mills, a lumber mill on the north bank of the Fraser River. A town of originally 20 houses, a post office, hospitla, office block, barber shop and a pool hall. With rapid grouth at the mill and the recruitmnet of over 100 French Canadian mill workers from Quebec, Maillardville was born. Named for Fater Edmond Maillard, a young Oblate from France.

NOTE : The City of Coquitlam has an up to date archives for Maillardville

Things To Do

Maillardville is home to a number of commercial areas and the most famous – Coquitlam VIP Cinemas and IKEA. Do some local furniture shopping along United Boulevard, or do weekend grocery shopping at The Real Canadian Superstore. 

If you play baseball you will be familiar with Mackin Park. This park offers a variety of sport and recreation for all resients. The park includes:

• Four ball diamonds ( Home of Coquitlam Little League)
• Perimeter walking trail
• Playground
• Two lit tennis courts
• Two playing fields
• Skateboarding facility
• Spray park

Schools

Public Schools:

Alderson Elementary / Lord Baden Powell Elementary / Cape Horn Elementary (K-5)

Montgomery Middle School / Maillard Middle School (6-8)

Centennial Secondary School (9-12)

Additional Private Schools: Traditional Learning Academy

Transit

Lougheed Town Centre / Braid Station

Maillardville Community Centre