Arts & Culture

In 2009, Coquitlam was designated a Cultural Capital of Canada in recognition of the contribution of culture to the community’s identity, quality of life and economic development.

Coquitlam offers a rich history and a growing arts and cultural community. Cultural sites and centres like the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Place Maillardville, Mackin House, Place des Arts and many others, provide a wide array of cultural experiences and adventure.

The City of Coquitlam has also become a popular destination for festivals and events with over 100 events occurring each year. Whether it is the Festival du Bois, Treefest, the BC Highland Games, the Canada Day Celebration at Lafarge Lake, or the Korean Cultural Heritage Day Festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy at anytime of the year.

Parks & Trails

Coquitlam has excellent access to natural areas including provincial, regional and municipal parks such as:

• Pinecone-Burke Provincial Park - 38,000 hectare park that provides access to excellent hiking and canoeing opportunities.
• Minnekhada Regional Park - 175 hectare park that features trails, picnic facilities and wildlife areas.
• Colony Farm Regional Park - 404 hectare park that provides hiking and cycling trails, access to waterways (Fraser and Coquitlam Rivers), community gardens and wildlife areas.
• Mundy Park - 430 acres (Coquitlam's largest forested park) includes walking trails and two scenic lakes, Mundy lake and Lost Lake. There are also sportsfields, an outdoor swimming pool, a disc golf area and a playground.  

The City of Coquitlam has over 80 municipal Parks and Natural Areas totaling over 2,200 acres. The parks and trails include features ranging from picnic areas and playgrounds, to outdoor pools, spray parks, sportsfields and skateboard parks. 

Coquitlam is also home to the regionally famous Coquitlam Crunch, the 2km trail located under the Hydro Right of Way in the Eagle Ridge and Eagle Mountain areas. This trail connects Eagle Ridge Park to Eagle Mountain Park and has a challenging elevation gain of 250 metres. There is a viewpoint and rest area halfway up the trail. Parking is available off Lansdowne Drive.

Recreation Centres & Facilities

The City of Coquitlam has a variety of high-quality community centres, pools, libraries, sports arena and sportsfields. The award-winning $50-milion Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex upgrade is the most recent City investment in an expanding network of civic facilities dedicated to recreation that also includes Town Centre Park and the City Centre Aquatic Centre.