BEST OF Port Coquitlam BC

More than 50,000 people make this city their home enjoying its extensive trail system for walking and hiking. "PoCo Trail" which encompasses most of the city is excellent for nature walks, hikes, bike riding, horseback riding and wildlife watching. The newly renovated Hyde Creek Centre has activities for everyone: lengths pool, water park, courts, gymnasium, teen centre, pro shop and restaurant. 

The area's early European settlement goes back to 1853, when the McLean family established themselves along the Pitt River near the present location of the bridge. In the early 1860s the Pitt River Road and the Coquitlam Lake Trail were constructed by the Royal Engineers to ccnnect the area to New Westminster. The CPR constructed a branch line from the region in 1886 which connected to New Westminster as a fresh water port for the railway and in its early days was known as Westminster Junction. The availability of level land for workshops and yards attracted the Canadian Pacific Railway which in 1911 moved its freight operations there from Vancouver. The City of Port Coquitlam was incorporated in 1913 when it was separated from Coquitlam.

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, golf, play on the beach or just relax, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia offers the BEST of everything. There are many unique shops and places to eat, drink, play and relax. The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.

For the BEST shopping, services, restaurants, entertainment, lodging accommodations, real estate information and community events, click on to the categories below and start planning your trip to beautiful Port Coquitlam,  British Columbia.