Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam, “the city of rivers and mountains” right next door has been destroyed by floods and burnt to the ground twice, but today, it’s a thriving community between the Pitt and Coquitlam Rivers. Both rivers provide aspiring anglers with a chance to drop a line and try their luck. A revitalized downtown maintains a village like atmosphere. Anchored in history by its original 1913 city hall, a new plaza offers you an interesting range of shops, restaurants, cafes and craft stores. While the Colony Farm Regional Park’s lowland marsh provides sanctuary to birds and wildlife, the PoCo trail’s 24 kilometres (just over 14 miles) is popular with walkers and bike riders. The PoCo Trail meanders along river dykes and forested slopes before eventually taking you through the centre of the city. Another popular area to explore is Minnekhada Regional Park. Its Scottish styled lodge makes a great place to rendezvous for a picnic after a walk in the park.