Coquitlam B.C.: How to Explore Like a Local, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Welcome to one of the Lower Mainland's best getaways: Coquitlam, British Columbia. This beautiful city is a bustling urban getaway 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. I grew up in the area, and spent a few years in Coquitlam. It was an amazing adventure to revisit childhood memories.

We had a lot of fun shopping, eating our way through the city and discovering new landmarks and businesses. After reading this complete travel guide, I'm confident you will be inspired to visit soon. The city truly lives up to its motto:

The scenery at this park is stunning to say the least! It was the first stop on our tour of Coquitlam. This is a fantastic spring and summer playground. The mostly mild temperatures make this a go to for family fun. The rain may chase you away some days, so plan accordingly. I wish this park was here when I was growing up.

Take a walk around the man made lake "Lafarge Lake, and soak up the sun. The majestic fountain and beautiful skyline will be your backdrop. The flat trail circling the lake is around 1 km long. ( I had to re-educate myself on the metric system- I've been gone too long!) The shell shaped outdoor plaza was a unique focal point of the park. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).