City Centre Aquatic Complex is Open

New Fitness Centre and Studio Space

Good news – the renovation and expansion of the City Centre Aquatic Complex is now complete and the facility is fully reopened to the public. Check out the larger fitness centre with new equipment in a bright, reorganized space. There is also a new fitness studio that will allow for increased group fitness the facility, including spin classes.
 
Click the link below for a full list of available programs, including pool and drop-in fitness schedules.

CCAC OPEN

Share Your Story

Let’s Celebrate Fitness

We’re searching Coquitlam for stories that demonstrate the power of active living, and what fitness means to different people. Did you experience improvement to your mental health? Changes to your energy and strength? Whatever your experience or story, we want to hear it!  
 
Ready to share your story? Click the link below to get started.
 
FITNESS IS

Northeast Community Centre

Have Your Say

Prior to finalizing the building plan for the Northeast Community Centre, we’re sharing the draft plans as guided by public input and industry experts, and we are seeking community feedback to help inform next steps and help shape this future community facility.
 
Get involved by visiting the project webpage, joining us in person or participating online in an information session, and completing the survey online from Dec. 7, 2021 to Jan. 14, 2022.
 
HAVE YOUR SAY

Join in the Magic During Lights at Lafarge

Park Spark Pop-up Activities

Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly pop-up activities with the Park Spark Light Brigade, rain or shine. Click the link below to view the pop-up activities running Friday, Dec. 3 – Thursday, Dec. 9. 
 
A big thank you to all of our Light Brigade volunteers. Over 750 volunteers created new displays and installed hundreds and thousands of LED lights around Town Centre Park. Curious how you can get involved? Email parkspark@coquitlam.ca for more information.
 
PARK SPARK

Power Soccer Open Play at Pinetree

Partnership with SportAbility BC

We’ve partnered with SportAbility BC to offer a free Power Soccer open play session on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way). Power Soccer is a sport played by people who use power wheelchairs.
 
This is a great intro to the sport and is also suitable for active players to further develop their power soccer skills. Deadline to register is Monday, Dec. 6. Click the link below to sign up.
 
POWER SOCCER

Neighbours Helping Neighbours

Volunteer to be a Snow Angel

Snow can be fun for some and a nuisance for others. Lend a helping hand this winter by becoming a Snow Angel and assist those who are unable to clear their City sidewalks. Volunteers are paired with neighbours in need, who are within walking distance.
 
Click the link below to view the list of neighbourhoods in need of volunteers.
 
SNOW ANGELS

Get Winter Ready 

Partnership with Parks Canada

We've partnered with Parks Canada to offer a free Outdoor Winter Ready program on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn how to dress for cold temperatures, what to pack for a winter excursion and how you can stay safe while enjoying the frosty weather. This course will be delivered virtually, using the Zoom platform.
 
WINTER READY

Spotlight on Sport – Talks and Workshops

SportMedBC: Overuse Injury

Join us for an interactive session on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mundy Park Field House (628 Hillcrest St.) where SportMedBC Safety Instructors will guide participants through the most up-to-date best practices in sport safety, injury prevention and injury management.
 
Click the link below to learn more and register.
 
SPOTLIGHT ON SPORT

Cultural Partner Programming

Holiday Artisan Shop at Place des Arts

Visit Place des Arts’ annual Holiday Artisan Shop to find one-of-a-kind presents for everyone on your gift list. Browse finely handcrafted housewares, accessories, skincare, décor, cards, ornaments and more, made by talented local artists from our community.
 
View what they currently have available at the Online Artisan Shop, which has been updated for the holidays.
 
Place des Arts is encouraging in-person visitors (either individuals or small groups) to make an appointment to visit. Call 604-664-1636 ext. 0 to book.
 
PLACE DES ARTS

This message is sent on behalf of Claudette Haire, Business Services Manager
Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca