Coquitlam,
Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, British Columbia.
Coquitlam,
Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, the "Tri-Cities area"
of British Columbia's southwest is a fast growing area within
the Greater Vancouver District. With all that’s needed
for economic growth and offering a relaxed suburban lifestyle
the Tri-Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
are attracting new residents and businesses.
The
current building boom means a healthy economy in the future.
Coquitlam was incorporated in July of 1891. Port Coquitlam,
where you’ll find a blend between the past and present,
was incorporated in 1913. Port Moody shares in a special
part of Canadian History, because on July 4th, 1886, Canada’s
first transcontinental passenger train arrived at the western
terminus of the CPR.
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City
Information
Population:
160,000 (Tri-Cities)
Climate:
Moderate with warm summers, cool rainy winters.
Main
Industries: Retail; manufacturing; wholesale trade;
government agencies; construction.
Access:
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are approximately
30km (19mi) from Vancouver, British Columbia. The Tri-City
area is easily reached by road and rail. Transportation
includes BC Bus Transit and the new West Coast Express.
Recreation
Facilities/Activities: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam
and Port Moody offers golfing; curling rinks; skating/hockey
rinks; swimming pools; hiking; biking; fishing, a number
of recreational centres; grass sports fields (soccer/football);
tennis courts and ball fields.
Local
Attractions: Minnekhada Regional Park; Mundy
Park; Balcarra Regional Park; Colony Farm; Port Moody’s
Civic Complex; Coquitlam’s Town Centre; numerous
Parks and open space; The PoCo Walking Trail; Port Moody
Station Museum; Port Coquitlam May Days (May); Festival
Coquitlam (June & August); Golden Spike Days in Port
Moody (July); Coquitlam Children’s Festival (September).
Accommodations:
The cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port
Moody offer a variety of motels, hotels, bed & breakfast,
and RV Parks.
For
Information:
Chamber of Commerce
serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam & Port Moody
#3 - 1180 Pinetree Way,
Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7L2
Telephone: (604)464-2716
Fax: (604)464-6796
Vancouver
Coast & Mountains Tourism Region
1651 Commercial Drive #270,
Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 3Y3
Tel: (604) 739-9011
Toll Free: 1-800-667-3306
Fax: (604) 739-0153
Email: info@vcmbc.com
