For those seeking serene, green-rich locales in Coquitlam, the northern upscale neighborhoods of Westwood Plateau, Hockaday, Burke Mountain, and Park Ridge Estates are prime choices. Westwood Plateau offers a mix of housing types, all set on gentle slopes. Hockaday stands out as a forested haven predominantly featuring single-family homes. Burke Mountain, undergoing significant development, is ideal for nature enthusiasts with many homes bordering greenbelts. Park Ridge Estates, nestled on Burke Mountain's side, offers a select range of single-family homes. These areas boast high home ownership, with 89% of properties fully owned and 77% being detached or semi-detached homes. Efficient transit, including bus services connecting to the Lafarge Douglas College Skytrain Station and the Evergreen Skytrain Line extension, ensures swift commutes, with downtown Vancouver less than 40 minutes away via the West Coast Express.

Meadow Brook stands out for its affordability, especially when juxtaposed with areas like Burnaby, Vancouver, and the North Shore, making it a magnet for first-time buyers. Its smaller lot sizes have deterred recent developers. Coquitlam East, the most expansive of the four neighborhoods, is a family-centric suburb predominantly featuring detached homes. Many of these homes, situated on hillsides, offer residents breathtaking views of Mount Baker and the Port Mann Bridge.

Coquitlam Centre is the primary retail destination for the northern Coquitlam neighborhoods, offering a diverse range of stores, eateries, and essential services. Dining options span from Asian cuisines to Canadian staples like Tim Hortons. The neighborhoods of Westwood Plateau, Hockaday, Burke Mountain, and Park Ridge Estates cater to nature enthusiasts with abundant hiking and biking trails, proximity to Mennekhada Regional Park, and the picturesque Lafarge Lake, which was honored as "Best Public Space" in 2017. Town Centre Park, easily accessible by bus, is a hub for sports and cultural events. Golf aficionados can indulge at The Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club, ranked among Canada's top 100 courses. With these neighborhoods being family magnets, educational facilities are ample. Falling under School District No. 43, BC's third-largest, there are numerous public schools, private institutions like BC Christian Academy, and the bustling Coquitlam campus of Douglas College.