port coquitlam
Port Coquitlam is centrally located in the Lower Mainland between the Fraser, Pitt and Coquitlam rivers, just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, 5 minutes from Coquitlam Central and Lincoln Skytrain Station, Coquitlam Centre shopping mall and Coquitlam City Hall.With over 266 hectares of parkland within its borders, the community offers an extensive system of outdoor trails perfect for cycling, hiking and leisurely walks.
The authentic downtown centre is complete with a maple-tree lined main street and decorative street lamps. There is a variety of specialty shops, restaurants and small business establishments. Port Coquitlam is a warm and caring community committed to providing a desirable, safe place to live and raise a family.
Port Coquitlam, once heavily rural, is a growing residential community with a variety of industrial and commercial activities, including metal fabrication, technology and transportation. Residents and visitors alike flock to its expansive parkland and extensive trail network along the Pitt River. Cultural activities are also a draw: Port Coquitlam plays host to open-air concerts, farmers markets, parades and public festivals all year long.
Port Coquitlam’s Best Places to visit include the following Colony Farm Regional Park, Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre, PoCo Heritage and Traboulay PoCo Trail.