Two long-standing community murals on Elgin Avenue will be deaccessioned beginning Monday, August 17.
Community members may see crews on site pressure washing and preparing the walls for painting at the following locations:
- 2320 Elgin Avenue at Shaughnessy Street – Span of Time
- 2288 Elgin Avenue at Shaughnessy Street – Westminster Junction
Both murals have been valued parts of Port Coquitlam’s public art collection for many years and have helped tell important stories about the city’s history, growth, and community identity.
Span of Time, completed in 1998, was created by artist Brandie Rawluck with assisting painters Carol Ham and Adrian Hrytzak. The mural commemorated Port Coquitlam’s history from early settlement through incorporation in 1913 and into the modern era, featuring references such as Kwikwetlem First Nation Chief Williams, the first schoolhouse, the first fire truck, the Red Bridge, and the arrival of the West Coast Express.
Westminster Junction, completed in 1997, was designed by Tammy Pilon and painted by community volunteers. The mural highlighted the role of the Canadian Pacific Railroad and Westminster Junction in the development of Port Coquitlam, including Engine 371 and the former Westminster Junction station.
The City recognizes the significance of these murals and extends its appreciation to the artists, volunteers, community partners, and residents who contributed to and supported them over the years.
Following the deaccessioning work, a new mural will be installed at 2320 Elgin Avenue through September 2026. Created by Chilliwack artist Carly Bouwman, the new artwork will be a vibrant, photo-realistic postcard-style mural welcoming people to Port Coquitlam’s downtown core. The design reflects local landscapes, landmarks, wildlife, and community life.