All About Coquitlam
The City of Coquitlam is located in the lower mainland of British Columbia.
Coquitlam is mainly a suburban city and is one of the 21 municipalities which comprise Metro Vancouver.
Coquitlam is located just east of Vancouver, where the Coquitlam River connects with the Fraser River and extends northeast along the Pitt River toward the Coquitlam and Pitt Lakes. Coquitlam is bordered by Burnaby and Port Moody to the west, New Westminster
Coquitlam is part of the Tri-Cities along with Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra.
The population of Coquitlam is 148,625 residents (2021 census).
Government
The City of Coquitlam is governed by an elected Mayor and eight elected Councilors. City Council is responsible for local government leadership and decision making in the City. Elections are held every four years.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
HealthLink BC
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
HealthLink BC provides free non-emergency health information and referral services. You can get help and information nay time of the day or night, every day of the year. Call 8-1-1 to ask a registered nurse your health questions.
New Residents Guide
Coquitlam City Council
Hospitals
and Clinics
Transit
Garbage & Recycling
Taxes & Utilities
In my Neighbourhood
Recreation
Coquitlam offers programs and recreational activities for all ages and abilities, along with fully equipped pools, community centres, libraries, sports fields, ice rinks and sports arenas. The City currently maintains over 80 parks featuring trails and bike paths, playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas.
Details on the programs, facilities and events is available in the Program Guide. The guide is a great introduction to the City as it also list many of the community groups and local businesses.
Coquitlam's main facilities include:
City Centre Aquatic Complex
1210 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC
Phone: 604-927-6999
Website
Amenities include a free form wave pool with water sprays and a lazy river, slide, rope swing, an eight lane Olympic-sized lap pool, relation area with whirlpool and steam room.
Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex
633 Poirier Street
Coquitlam, BC
Phone: 604-927-6027
Website
The Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex is a 190,000 square foot, ice and fitness facility with a lap pool, a leisure therapy pool, a relaxation area with whirlpool, steam room and dry sauna, diving boards, and indoor fitness track.
The Poirier Forum is located across the street from the Sports & Leisure Complex and offers 25,000 square feet of multipurpose space which can be used for lacrosse, ball hockey and soccer.
Festivals & Special Events
For a listing of festivals & special events in Coquitlam, please visit: Festivals & Special Events.
