Coquitlam lake is a reservoir located just north of coquitlam, british columbia. Most of the nearly 300 cottages that now dot the shores of canada, and connecting green, and west lakes were built in. Below are the latest coquitlam lake fishing reports submitted by charter captains. Coquitlam is derived from their name and means small red salmon, which refers to the salmon that once travelled up the coquitlam river to spawn in coquitlam lake. Things are evolving daily and the page below may not be current, get the latest updates on city facilities, services and programs at coquitlam.
Things to do near lafarge lakedouglas station on tripadvisor. Lafarge lake is a fivehectare manmade lake, located in town centre park in central coquitlam. Like other lower mainland municipalities, coquitlam has a number of really good restaurants. Lake in coquitlam, bc foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Homes and hotels sprung up, wood burning steamers carried tourists on the lake, and canada lake became a popular resort destination. Things to do near lafarge lake douglas station on tripadvisor. Voted outdoor concert of the year by tricities residents, coquitlam s summer concert series is back again this year. Mark your calendar and plan to be in town for a day of music, food and fun. Tucked away in the heart of coquitlam is a little gem known as como lake. Coquitlam view of lafarge lake coquitlam canada mundy lake coquitlam with population of over 114,565 inhabitants, centred in the heart of the lower mainland on the west coast of british columbia, canada, coquitlam is just a 30minute drive from downtown vancouver, bcs largest city, and about 20 minutes from the us border. It was dammed initially in 1905 and then the dam raised again in 1914. If you dont live in canada you should know that july 1st is canada day formerly dominion day and to celebrate i decided to do a low elevation hike to avoid the still present snowpack. Lights at lafarge is a free winter attraction that features over 100,000 christmas lights and festive displays around coquitlam s lafarge lake at night on december 22nd in 2019 the attraction was extra special as that was the night that the coquitlam christmas night market took place at the evergreen cultural centre which is right by lafarge lake.
Its a pretty good place to unwind after a day of shopping with the kids at coquitlam centre mall. Information on the history and characteristics of these salmon have not been adequately described by historians, and were only infrequently. Lafarge lakedouglas station, coquitlam, british columbia. Carter was born in vancouver on february 22, 1946 and grew up in the deep covedollarton area. He has published three books, written over 500 poems, and is working on screenplays for a film production company in new zealand.
Mar 11, 2020 christmas lights at lafarge lake bring the whole family, this is an awesome way to spend a few hours during the christmas season, the lights are wonderful, coquitlam has done a great job. Visit lafarge lake on your trip to coquitlam or canada. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies have caught lunkers and posted photos and stories. Or, alternately, to get to this same point, go up the main service road to where a small trail goes off to the left where the road goes up a steep hill. Coquitlams christmas lights at lafarge lights at lafarge is a free winter attraction that features over 100,000 christmas lights and festive displays around coquitlam s lafarge lake at night. History of canada lake and the town of caroga in the.
Scenery around lafarge lake in coquitlam, bc, canada. Lights at lafarge lake in coquitlam family fun vancouver. Voted outdoor concert of the year by tricities residents, coquitlams summer concert series is back again this year. Coquitlams lights at lafarge winter lights display is one of the largest free outdoor light events in the lower mainland, and this seasons spectacle will be even bigger and brighter than ever before more than 100,000 twinkling lights illuminate lafarge lake this holiday season in a magical outdoor display thats sure to delight visitors of all ages. Celebrate canada day in port coquitlam city of port. Chilliwack july 7 update the author, shelly ocallaghan will be signing books at costco abbotsford 1127 sumas way on saturday, july 15th at 1pm. Rolling farmland, vineyards and apple orchards form a pleasant backdrop for one mysterious lake the lake on the mountain the lake on the mountain is a just over one square kilometer in size, rises to 62 meters above the bay of quinte lake ontario and approximately 37 meters deep. Were looking for volunteers, school groups or businesses who want to get involved in lights at lafarge 2020. This is a grand view of the great lake in coquitlam, bc which shows the main fountain in the middle of the lake along with boats going around the fountain.
Photographs and documents master rights area photographs and documents reference rights area. Fishing coquitlam lake, british columbia coquitlam lake. Port coquitlam celebrates canada 150 the fun continues on aug. Lafarge lake at town centre park, conveniently located at lafarge lake douglas skytrain station, attracts anglers of all ages from throughout the region. Magical, mysterious lake of the woods heather robertson. The first coquitlam dam, built to raise the water level of coquitlam lake by five feet, was begun in april 1904, and completed in 1905.
The 10 best things to do near lafarge lakedouglas station. A tunnel directs water from the lake to nearby buntzen lake, and from there to a pair of power stations history. Lafarge lakedouglas is a rapid transit station on the millennium line, part of metro vancouvers skytrain system, which serves as the lines outbound terminus. L1770 coquitlam dam new westminster intake site showing clearing done around the intake item. A tunnel directs water from the lake to nearby buntzen lake, and from there to a pair of power stations. Lafarge lake coquitlam 2020 all you need to know before. On december 22nd in 2019 the attraction was extra special as that was the night that the coquitlam christmas night market took place at the. Lights at lafarge lake coquitlam heritage at mackin house. Jul 24, 2015 coquitlam, bc, incorporated as a city in 1992, population 126 456 2011c, 114 565 2006c. Today i was accompanied by two special friends, duane and annie. Lafarge lake douglas is a rapid transit station on the millennium line, part of metro vancouvers skytrain system, which serves as the lines outbound terminus. Lafarge lake coquitlam all you need to know before you go. Lafarge lake at town centre park in winter coquitlam restaurants.
For 2020 we will be bringing the concert series online with more performances than ever. L1776 coquitlam dam a big cedar cut down on a steep item. Again in 2020 join coquitlam heritage in the warming tent at lafarge lake to see unique artifacts, learn about new years customs from around the world and make a light inspired craft to take home. The city of coquitlam is located on the north bank of the fraser river between burnaby and new westminster to the west and port coquitlam and pitt meadows to the east. He graduated from the university of british columbia with a bachelor of education degree with specialties in history and geography. The evergreen cultural centre lies on the southwest corner of the lake, and the waters edge festival is held on the lake shore for 25 continuous hours in march the area was originally a quarry, but in the 1970s the land was transferred to the city of coquitlam, and a. Cycle and hike your way through british columbias rugged landscape on a 6. While the walk is strollerfriendly it isnt all paved. The city of coquitlam turns lafarge lake into a magical, dazzling display of lights every winter. It is also a part of bc hydros power generation system. Also in coquitlam, there is of course town centre park as well which, as mentioned above, is the site of numerous community festivals including lights at lafarge over the christmas season. The lake on the mountain is a just over one square kilometer in size, rises to 62 meters above the bay of. Town centre park and lafarge lake in coquitlam tricities mom. It seems somehow the very essence of us thomas carlyle.
Mainly suburban, coquitlam is the sixthlargest city in the province, with a population of 9,284 in 2016, and one of the 21 municipalities comprising metro vancouver. The first coquitlam dam, built to raise the water level by five feet 1. L1718 coquitlam dam showing a view of sluicing done for proposed canal to sluice tunnel. It was built to protect the water supply to powerhouses on indian arm, via a tunnel to buntzen lake, and also supplied water to new westminster. Coquitlam river system in abundance and used habitat in coquitlam lake prior to the construction of the two coquitlam river dams in 1905 and 19. Christmas lights at lafarge lake bring the whole family, this is an awesome way to spend a few hours during the christmas season, the lights are wonderful, coquitlam has done a great job. Go left after about an hour from park entrance, where the trail splits there is another sign. Coquitlams christmas lights at lafarge 2020 vancouvers. Lafarge lakedouglas station is the outbound terminus station of the evergreen.
Top eagle rigde with buntzen lake on the other side middle coquitlam lake. Lake on the mountain in prince edward county is an idyllic part of ontario. Check back with us to learn more about the exciting entertainment line up. In 1889, the ross, mclaren mill later fraser mills the most technologically. Help create new features, install special displays, lead the community in song with carols on jingle bells night or host a popup activity night with the park spark team. I dont normally care for walking around lafarge outside of. With a population of about 125,000, coquitlam is the sixth largest municipality in metro vancouver and is often referred to as one of the tricities, along with the neighbouring suburbs of port coquitlam and port moody places of interest in coquitlam include the vancouver hard rock casino for gambling and live entertainment, ikea the giant swedish. The lake was donated by the lafarge cement company to the city of coquitlam in the 1970s. Lafarge lake is a fivehectare manmade lake, located in town centre park in central coquitlam, british columbia. Coquitlam with population of over 114,565 inhabitants, centred in the heart of the lower mainland on the west coast of british columbia, canada, coquitlam is just a 30minute drive from downtown vancouver, bcs largest city, and about 20 minutes from the us border.
Note also that many services are available online to continue to serve the community at this time. The evergreen cultural centre lies on the southwest corner of the lake, and the waters edge festival is held on the lake shore for 25 continuous hours in march the area was originally a quarry, but in the 1970s the land was transferred to the city of coquitlam, and a successful. Look for the flowers made out of recyclables, the chandelier that dazzles from above, the whimsical creatures poking out from amongst the trees. The earliest residents of this area were the kwikwetlem of the central coast salish. It is one of the three main water sources for metro vancouver, and part of the coquitlam watershed. Welcome to our music and audio resource pages, which contain a complete listing of our own and distributed titles. Lafarge lake coquitlam all you need to know before you.
Jul 01, 2008 a tunnel directs water from the lake to nearby buntzen lake, and from there into a pair of power stations. Carter presented the poem to council at a regular council meeting on april 18th, 2016, after which he provided a copy to the archives. Coquitlam lake is also used for domestic water supply to the greater vancouver water district through an intake located 300m 984 ft above the dam on the east shore of the reservoir. Go up the service road, go left, then right, following the sign to coquitlam lake view trail. Coquitlams lights at lafarge winter lights display is one of the largest free outdoor light events in the lower mainland, and this seasons spectacle will be even bigger and brighter than ever before. Information on the history and characteristics of these salmon have not been adequately described. Rolling farmland, vineyards and apple orchards form a pleasant backdrop for one mysterious lake the lake on the mountain. Lafarge lakedouglas station coquitlam, british columbia. By 1906 the original dam was discovered to be leaking, and while repairs were. The series will feature 10 concerts from june 26 to sept. Lafarge lakedouglas is situated 260 meters southwest of lafarge lake.
At present full elevation 152m coquitlam has a surface area of 1202 ha and a maximum depth of 187m stockner 2003. It is located in coquitlam, british columbia, canada and opened for service on december 2, 2016, along with the rest of the evergreen extension the station features 4 bus passenger pickupdropoff bays along pinetree way, a. Coquitlam canada coquitlam, british columbia web site. Coquitlam reservoir was created when a dam was constructed on the outlet of a preexisting lake in order to provide additional water storage. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Lafarge lake is located at 1299 pinetree way, coquitlam. The signs say new route and its different than the one shown. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout between march and november by the fraser valley trout hatchery. Como lake is also easily accessible by transit and has ample parking, with fishing accessible by shore, dock or row boat. There is a generous playground, with sand pits, water spray park for the summer, the playground offers a. The coquitlam lake fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. When i first came to vancouver, about 1990, pinetree way, as we know it now, became a narrow rd. Watch for signs of wildlife as you walk through lynn canyon, cross a scenic suspension bridge and explore a stunning temperate rainforest.
Feb 05, 2014 this is a grand view of the great lake in coquitlam, bc which shows the main fountain in the middle of the lake along with boats going around the fountain. The evergreen cultural centre lies on the southwest corner of the lake, and the waters edge festival is held on the lake shore for 25 continuous hours in march. Coquitlam calls a poem about coquitlams history archives. Beautiful display, a wonderful walk around the lake and park. The trail is well marked, though overgrown in patches at the top. More than 100,000 twinkling lights illuminate lafarge lake this holiday season in a magical outdoor display thats sure to delight visitors of. Located at the heart of coquitlam, lafarge lake is just one of a dozen urban lakes that provides convenient access and fast fishing for entrylevel and youth anglers. As you wander around the waters edge you are treated to varying light installations.