COQUITLAM, B.C., November 27, 2025 – Coquitlam is teaming up with Stanley Park Ecology (SPE) to offer a free information session on how to live harmoniously with our urban coyote population.
Why Attend?
Coyote sightings are typical in communities adjacent to forested and natural areas, with recent observations reported in the Noons Creek and Burke Mountain neighbourhoods. Coyote breeding season runs from January to April, which means they are more vocal and visible throughout the winter and early spring.
During this time, coyotes will be active as they establish and defend their territories. Residents may hear more howling and yipping as coyotes communicate with one another, and it's not uncommon to spot coyotes out and about as they search for mates.
Understanding how to minimize potential conflicts between coyotes, humans and pets is essential to ensure the safety of our community and our urban wildlife. Coyotes play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem by helping to control rodent populations and other wildlife.
Register for a Free Information Session
Led by Rose Wilkin, Urban Wildlife Programs Coordinator from Stanley Park Ecology, the one-hour session will cover:
- Coyote breeding behaviours
- Common myths and misconceptions surrounding urban coyotes
- How to respond if you encounter a coyote
- Tips for managing attractants to reduce coyote interactions
This session is open to all ages, and we encourage everyone to participate and learn how to coexist safely with our areas remarkable wildlife.
Registration:
For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/UrbanWildlife and register using the online form.
- Date: Sunday, December 14
- Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
About Stanley Park Ecology
Stanley Park Ecology (SPE) – a registered charity since 1988 – began as the Stanley Park Zoological Society. Following the closure of the Park’s petting zoo in 1995, the society revised its name but continued with its aims of education, conservation and outreach programs.
Living Smart with Urban Wildlife
Surrounded by parks and green spaces, Coquitlam is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears, coyotes, deer, and other animals that sometimes travel through residential communities in search of food or shelter. Living on nature’s doorstep means we must learn to safely share our neighbourhoods with these animals. By managing attractants like unsecured garbage and fruit trees, we can help prevent human-wildlife conflict and support safe coexistence with our urban wildlife. Visit coquitlam.ca/UrbanWildlife for more information.
Media contact:
Julie Kanya
Manager, Environmental Education and Enforcement
epw@coquitlam.ca
604-927-3500
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.