COQUITLAM, B.C., November 9, 2026 – This winter you can lend your neighbours a hand, and spread a little kindness, by becoming a Coquitlam Snow Angel.
Get Involved — Become a Snow Angel
Winter isn’t easy for everyone. For many seniors and people with disabilities, a snow-covered sidewalk can mean being stuck inside until the path becomes safe and clear, and that’s where Snow Angels come in.
We’re looking for volunteers across the city to help shovel and clear City sidewalks within 10 hours after a snowfall.
As a Snow Angel, you’ll be matched with nearby neighbours who need a little extra help. Volunteers must be 16 or older or have adult supervision. Everyone who signs up gets a cozy winter kit to get started, complete with a shovel, toque, scarf, ice cleats, safety vest, and mitts. You can sign up on your own or volunteer as a family or group.
Why Volunteer?
- Keep your neighbourhood safe and accessible
- Make new connections and build family memories
- Earn volunteer hours for school or community service
Join Coquitlam’s team of Snow Angels and make winter a bit brighter at coquitlam.ca/SnowAngels.
Need Help with Snow Clearing? Get Matched with a Snow Angel
Residents 65 or older, or people with disabilities, can be matched with a neighbourhood volunteer who can clear snow from their adjacent City sidewalks. Please note that volunteers are not able to shovel private driveways or walkways.
Information about the Snow Angels program and requirements for volunteers and recipients can be found at coquitlam.ca/SnowAngels. The program staff can also be reached by phone at 604-927-6076 or CommunityAccess@coquitlam.ca.
Get Winter Wise
Coquitlam’s Winter Wise program kicks into gear each winter to minimize the impact of snow, ice, storms and colder temperatures. While the City works to keep roads safe and reduce service disruptions, residents are encouraged to do their part by clearing sidewalks and catch basins, parking off-street to allow for plowing, and getting prepared for extended power failures or impassable roads.
More information about City services and resident responsibilities during the winter months can be found at coquitlam.ca/WinterWise.
Media contact:
Karen Basi
Manager Community Recreation
604-927-6962
CommunityAccess@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.