Celebrate the arts, savour the flavours of the local food truck and craft brew scene, enjoy the best of music and dance, and check out the handiworks at the artisan fair at Coquitlam’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival on August 12th. Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in Coquitlam Where: Town Centre Park next to Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station When: […]

Free outdoor music! Need I say more? Coquitlam is amping up its entertainment offerings this summer with a number of concerts and festivals centred at its amphitheatre-style stage at Town Centre Park. Think live music in the open air, the scent of coconut sunscreen, and picnic blankets spread out over the grass. This is summertime […]

Canada Day Events in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with free, family-friendly activities, fireworks and more in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore, Surrey, Langley, Delta and beyond

What do famed Olympic sprinter Andre De Grasse, teddy bears, Charlotte Diamond and Scottish kilts have in common? These are all sightings you can expect to see in Coquitlam this June! Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a parent of young kids or a working professional in search of new adventures, get ready, get set… Andre […]

Make your way to the Coquitlam neighbourhood of Austin Heights on June 10th for the annual Daisy Day festival! Daisy Day at Austin Heights When: Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:00am to 3:00pm Where: 1000 Austin Ave, Coquitlam (Austin Ave at Le Bleu, next to Rona) This free family-friendly event at kicks off with a free […]

BC’s beloved rocker, Bif Naked, will perform a free outdoor concert in Coquitlam this summer as part of the city’s highly anticipated Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. Celebrate the arts, savour the flavours of the local food truck and craft brew scene, enjoy the best of music and dance, and check out the handiworks at the artisan […]

It was a gloriously (rare) sunny weekend in April when John and I hopped into the Ford Fusion Energi to go on an adventure. First stop, the farmers market for picnic provisions. Next stop, a local park with trails, streams, and a spot to eat our locally-acquired lunch. I recently had the opportunity to take […]

If you were raised in Canada, chances are your childhood photo album includes a snapshot of your younger self holding up a trout to the camera. Fishing in the lakes is about as Canadian as wearing toques and watching hockey. And in Coquitlam, reeling in a trout has never been easier. Coquitlam Fishing Guide Did […]

It’s that time of year! Tulips and daffodils, chocolates and hot cross buns, and a lot of family fun at community events. There’s a big list of activities around the region this long weekend but I’ve picked out 10 Easter Egg Hunts in Metro Vancouver to give you a head start on planning: 1. Easter […]

Located on the edge of nature, it’s no surprise that Coquitlam is prime for mountain biking. Burke Mountain and Eagle Mountain are on our doorstep, offering a variety of trails and a West Coast style of riding: think tree roots, rocks and hand-built wooden features. 5 Reasons to Try Biking in Coquitlam Whether you’re an […]