Top 5 Things to do in Port Coquitlam
A big city with a small-town feel, that is Port Coquitlam. You can find exciting things to do and never get bored still. Below are the top 5 things to do in your spare time while staying in PoCo. The best part is that you don’t need to spend as much to get these in your to-do list.
1. Take the Traboulay PoCo Trail. You can stroll, bike, jog and exercise in this 25 kilometer loop trail that encircles the city. It offers a traverse of various landscapes, including forests, creek, meadow, riverfront and urban development. This trail has become inter-woven with the citizens’ life. The local government plans to interconnect the trail all around the city in the near future, a great option for bike commuters and pedestrians who want to escape traffic to their way to work. For more information about this trail, grab a free copy of the Traboulay PoCo Trail Guide complete with a comprehensive map, amenities (parking, toilet), distance markers, as well as flora and fauna information.
2. Check out the Leisure Guide for the season. Subscribe to the Leisure Guide, published by the Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation Department. This 60-70 page guide provides information to seasonal leisure activities you may find interesting such as skating classes, games schedules, festivals and more. You have to register in advance so that the guide can be delivered to you accordingly. You can also get a copy from the following places.
3. Visit the Terry Fox Library. If you are into reading, then you will love this community library named after the legendary cancer activist/athlete Terry Fox. It is open almost everyday from 10am and it houses thousands of materials: books, magazines, newspaper, health databases, videos, DVD and audio formats for all ages. As of the moment, there are more than 34,000 card holders and more than a hundred thousand visits annually.
4. Volunteer. Volunteerism in Port Coquitlam is a great way to meet new friends, develop new skills and enhance leadership traits while doing something good for the community. There are lots of volunteer activities like assisting coaches in skating or swimming, staff for special events or be a leisure buddy. You can call or email the City’s Volunteer Coordinator to see what can you pitch in for.
5. Take your love one for a latte downtown. Experience shopping at Port Coqutilam’s historical downtown along Shaughnessy Street. Lined with trees and shops, feel free to browse for items and food available as you enjoy the rest of the day.
Sometimes the best way to do get it started is to grab your wallet, jump in the car, and drive to the nearest leisure spot so you can see it for yourself. The city of Port Coquitlam can only offer so much leisure activities and is best experienced in person.
1. Take the Traboulay PoCo Trail. You can stroll, bike, jog and exercise in this 25 kilometer loop trail that encircles the city. It offers a traverse of various landscapes, including forests, creek, meadow, riverfront and urban development. This trail has become inter-woven with the citizens’ life. The local government plans to interconnect the trail all around the city in the near future, a great option for bike commuters and pedestrians who want to escape traffic to their way to work. For more information about this trail, grab a free copy of the Traboulay PoCo Trail Guide complete with a comprehensive map, amenities (parking, toilet), distance markers, as well as flora and fauna information.
2. Check out the Leisure Guide for the season. Subscribe to the Leisure Guide, published by the Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation Department. This 60-70 page guide provides information to seasonal leisure activities you may find interesting such as skating classes, games schedules, festivals and more. You have to register in advance so that the guide can be delivered to you accordingly. You can also get a copy from the following places.
- Terry Fox Library
- Nearest city-owned recreation facility
- Port Coquitlam City Hall
3. Visit the Terry Fox Library. If you are into reading, then you will love this community library named after the legendary cancer activist/athlete Terry Fox. It is open almost everyday from 10am and it houses thousands of materials: books, magazines, newspaper, health databases, videos, DVD and audio formats for all ages. As of the moment, there are more than 34,000 card holders and more than a hundred thousand visits annually.
4. Volunteer. Volunteerism in Port Coquitlam is a great way to meet new friends, develop new skills and enhance leadership traits while doing something good for the community. There are lots of volunteer activities like assisting coaches in skating or swimming, staff for special events or be a leisure buddy. You can call or email the City’s Volunteer Coordinator to see what can you pitch in for.
5. Take your love one for a latte downtown. Experience shopping at Port Coqutilam’s historical downtown along Shaughnessy Street. Lined with trees and shops, feel free to browse for items and food available as you enjoy the rest of the day.
Sometimes the best way to do get it started is to grab your wallet, jump in the car, and drive to the nearest leisure spot so you can see it for yourself. The city of Port Coquitlam can only offer so much leisure activities and is best experienced in person.