All About Port Coquitlam
The City of Port Coquitlam is located in the lower mainland of British Columbia just east of Vancouver. It is located on the north bank of the confluence of the Fraser River and the Pitt River. Port Coquitlam is bordered by Coquitlam on the north, the Coquitlam River on the west and the Pitt River to the east.
Port Coquitlam is part of the Tri-Cities along with Coquitlam, Port Moody and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. It is often referred to as "PoCo".
The population of Port Coquitlam is 148,625 residents (2021 census)
The City of Port Coquitlam publishes a City Info Guide for New Residents. It can be viewed by clicking here (pdf).
Government
The City of Port Coquitlam is governed by an elected Mayor and six elected Councillors. 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.
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Recreation
Port Coquitlam promotes a healthy and active lifestyle with many indoor and outdoor opportunities. Options include recreation centres with pools and arenas, sports fields, outdoor pools, the 25-km Traboulay PoCo Trail and free trailside gym stations.
Details on the programs and facilities in Port Coquitlam can be found in the Leisure Guide. The guide is published four times a year and can be picked up at any of the recreation facilities. You can also view it online by visiting Leisure Guide.
The main recreation facilities are:
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
1379 Laurier Avenue
Website
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B2B9
Phone: 604-927-7946
Hyde Creek is a completely renovated aquatics complex offering a lap pool, leisure pool, river run, water slide, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, racquetball courts, gymnasium, weight and fitness room, dance studio, martial arts studio, and youth centre.
Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex
(incl. Jon Baillie Arenas and Wilson Centre)
2150 Wilson Avenue
Website
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C6J5
Phone: 604-927-7970
Parks, Sports Fields and Trails
Events & Attractions
For a listing of upcoming events in Port Coquitlam, please visit: Events & Attractions.
1379 Laurier Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B2B9
(incl. Jon Baillie Arenas and Wilson Centre)
2150 Wilson Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C6J5
