Places to Walk in Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam is a walker’s paradise, whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging trek. Lace up your sneakers and try out these 18 walks submitted by residents and members of the City’s walking program.
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PORT COQUITLAM 14 18 Multiple entry points 2 along the Traboulay PoCo Trail 14 4 experience it! PARKS AND RECREATION EASY (up to 3.5K) Shaughnessy Dog Off-Leash Area 12 Castle Park-Citadel Landing Loop 2 Wilson Centre-Gates Park Loop 13 Cedar Creek 3 MODERATE (up to 6.5K) Citadel Landing 4 Colony Farm Regional Park 14 Coquitlam River Park 5 DeBoville Slough 15 Downtown Heritage Walking Tour 6 Wilson Centre to Patricia Bridge 16 Hyde Creek-Chelsea Park Loop 7 Hyde Creek to Victoria Drive 8 ADVANCED (up to 25K) Leigh Square to Gates Park Gym 9 Coquitlam River Loop 17 Northside Heritage Walking Tour 10 Traboulay PoCo Trail 18 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Peace Park 11 Westwood Park to Pitt River Bridge 19 Castle Park – Citadel Landing Loop Castle Park – Citadel Landing Loop
STARTING POINT Castle Park, 2252 Castle Crescent
ROUTE • From the Castle Park parking lot, take the gravel pathway to your left – follow it to the Castle Park pedestrian bridge and onward to Argue Street and the Citadel Landing boardwalk • From here, you can access the Traboulay PoCo Trail, west towards ROUTE Colony Farm Regional Park or east STARTS toward Peace Park HERE • On your way back, follow the path on your left to enjoy the fi elds of wildfl owers
DIFFICULTY Easy Access to Traboulay Access to PoCo Trail DISTANCE Traboulay PoCo Trail 1.5-km loop
TERRAIN Moderate elevation change
HIGHLIGHTS • Walking bridge • Citadel Landing boardwalk • Views of Fraser River • Wildfl owers • View of Mount Baker • Access to Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3944854
2 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Cedar Creek Cedar Creek
STARTING POINT Cedar Park, 950 Prairie Avenue
ROUTE Access to • From Cedar Park, follow the trail on Traboulay your right past the athletic fi eld PoCo Trail • Follow the trail to Coast Meridian Road • Return
DIFFICULTY Easy ROUTE STARTS DISTANCE HERE 3.1 km
TERRAIN Level hard-packed dirt/gravel with paved sections
HIGHLIGHTS • Creekside trail • Wildfl owers and grasses
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3945116
43 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Citadel Landing Citadel Landing
STARTING POINT The parking lot on Argue Street near the Mary Hill Bypass and Shaughnessy Street intersection
ROUTE • Head east on the gravel path on the south side of Argue Street, along the Fraser River • Relax at the scenic Citadel Landing boardwalk • Return
DIFFICULTY Easy
Access to Traboulay DISTANCE PoCo Trail 3 km ROUTE STARTS TERRAIN HERE Access to Traboulay Level gravel path PoCo Trail HIGHLIGHTS • Scenic walk along the Fraser River • Boardwalk • Views of Mount Baker • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4201688
4 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Coquitlam River Park Coquitlam River Park
STARTING POINT Enter off Lincoln Avenue at Flint Street
ROUTE • From the entrance, walk straight ahead and follow the trail to Shaughnessy Street • There are many options to extend your walk through the park’s many trails along with the adjoining Traboulay PoCo Trail Access to Traboulay DIFFICULTY PoCo Trail ROUTE Easy STARTS HERE DISTANCE 1.2 km
TERRAIN Access to Traboulay Level gravel pathway PoCo Trail HIGHLIGHTS • Woodland forest walk • Access to Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3964497
5 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Downtown Heritage Walking Tour Downtown Heritage Walking Tour
STARTING POINT Access to Downtown Port Coquitlam Traboulay PoCo Trail ROUTE • This self-guided tour includes some of the fi rst homes and important buildings in the community • Start at any point on the map (opposite page) and plan your own route
DIFFICULTY Easy
DISTANCE 3-km loop
TERRAIN Level paved roads, sidewalks and walkways
HIGHLIGHTS • Various fi rst homes and important buildings • Important points of interest and historical murals • Access to Traboulay PoCo Trail HERITAGE WALKING TOUR STOPS INTERACTIVE MAP Terry Fox Library 1 Site of Alderman Lobb home (1911) 8 Rowland Lacrosse Box 2 1912 classic box-style home 9 www.pocomuseum.org/tour2.html City’s fi rst vicarage (1911) 3 1910 Craftsman-style home 10 1922 pioneer-style cottage 4 1922 Craftsman bungalow 11 GUIDED WALKING TOURS 1913 pioneer-style cottage 5 1912 frame-style home 12 The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural 1910 classic box-style home 6 Central School (1914, 4 rooms) 13 Society offers free guided walking tours Late 1800s Queen Anne Victorian 7 City Hall (1914, Edwardian style) 14 of this route. For more information, email [email protected] or call Make sure to check out the historical murals and other points of interest in the 604.942.7611. downtown core, as marked on the map above.
6 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Hyde Creek – Chelsea Park Loop Hyde Creek – Chelsea Park Loop
STARTING POINT Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue
ROUTE • From Hyde Creek Centre, take the path on your right toward Cedar Drive Access to • Cross the pedestrian bridge on your Traboulay left and follow the trail, keeping to PoCo Trail the right and then left after you pass another bridge leading to a cul de sac. You will come to Chelsea Park • From Chelsea Park, follow the sidewalk ROUTE Access to on Lincoln Avenue and take a pathway STARTS Traboulay to your left opposite Ulster Street PoCo Trail HERE • Cross the pedestrian bridge and stay left to return to Hyde Creek Centre
DIFFICULTY Easy
DISTANCE 2.6-km loop
TERRAIN Packed gravel and dirt trail with some exposed roots
HIGHLIGHTS • Creek-side trail • Forest walk • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3933265
7 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Hyde Creek to Victoria Drive Hyde Creek to Victoria Drive
STARTING POINT Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue
ROUTE • From Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, Access to Traboulay follow the path to Cedar Drive PoCo Trail • Take the pedestrian bridge over the creek and follow the path along Cedar Drive to Victoria Drive • Return
Access to DIFFICULTY Traboulay PoCo Trail Easy
ROUTE DISTANCE STARTS 3.5 km HERE TERRAIN Level packed dirt/gravel
HIGHLIGHTS • Creek-side trail • Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery • Forest walk • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail
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8 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Leigh Square to Gates Park Outdoor Gym Leigh Square to Gates Park Outdoor Gym
STARTING POINT Leigh Square Community Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Square
ROUTE
Access to • From the Arts Village, walk west on Traboulay Whyte Avenue west towards the PoCo Trail Coquitlam River • Turn left onto the Traboulay PoCo Trail ROUTE and follow the paved pathway to the STARTS free Gates Park outdoor gym Access to HERE Traboulay PoCo Trail DIFFICULTY Easy
DISTANCE 2 km
TERRAIN Level and paved
HIGHLIGHTS • Beautiful Leigh Square Community Arts Village and murals • Scenic route along the Coquitlam River • 13-unit outdoor fi tness circuit • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3903080
9 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Northside Heritage Walking Tour Northside Heritage Walking Tour
STARTING POINT Northside Port Coquitlam
ROUTE • This self-guided tour includes some of the fi rst homes and important buildings in the community • Start at any point on the map (opposite page) and plan your own route
DIFFICULTY Easy
DISTANCE 2.4-km loop
TERRAIN Level and paved
HIGHLIGHTS • Some fi rst homes and important buildings • Learn about the history of Port Coquitlam
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR STOPS INTERACTIVE MAP Site of Agricultural Hall (1912) 1 1913 pioneer cottage 10 www.pocomuseum.org/tour1.html 1912 classic box-style home 2 1913 Craftsman bungalow 11 1912 pioneer-style home 3 1912 classic shingle-style home 12 GUIDED WALKING TOURS 1912 classic box-style home 4 Bungalow-style house, circa 1912 13 The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural 1914 Craftsman bungalow 5 1912 pioneer cottage-style home 14 Society offers free guided walking tours 1912 classic box-style home 6 1913 Craftsman bungalow 15 of this route. For more information, email Classic heritage bungalow 7 1912 Dutch Colonial variation 16 [email protected] or call 1914 Craftsman-inspired home 8 1912 Queen Anne-inspired home 17 604.942.7611. CP Rail worker home, circa 1912 9 Site of commercial hotel (1913) 18
10 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Peace Park Peace Park
STARTING POINT Peace Park, 1470 Kebet Way
ROUTE • From Peace Park, walk along the riverside until the trail leaves the river • Return
ROUTE DIFFICULTY Access to STARTS Traboulay Easy HERE PoCo Trail DISTANCE 2.5 km
TERRAIN Level and packed gravel
Access to HIGHLIGHTS Traboulay • Home of the Rivers & Trails Festival PoCo Trail • Riverside walk • Mountain views • Part of Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3933310
11 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Shaughnessy Dog Off-Leash Area Shaughnessy Dog Off-Leash Area
STARTING POINT Shaughnessy Dog Off-Leash Area, 3300-block Shaughnessy Street
ROUTE • From the entrance, follow the forested loop trail
DIFFICULTY Easy
DISTANCE 0.4-km loop
TERRAIN Level packed gravel
HIGHLIGHTS • Off-leash area for dogs • Enclosed small-dog area • Forested trail • Access to Traboulay PoCo Trail
WEBSITE www.portcoquitlam.ca/dogpark
12 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Wilson Centre – Gates Park Loop Wilson Centre – Gates Park Loop
STARTING POINT Access to Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue Traboulay PoCo Trail ROUTE • Follow Wilson Avenue west and turn left onto the Donald Street Walkway • Turn right at Elks Park • Cross Shaughnessy Street at the Kelly Avenue crosswalk and continue along ROUTE Kelly Avenue to enter Gates Park STARTS • Follow path to where it joins the HERE Traboulay PoCo Trail, turn north and follow the trail to McAllister Street • Take McAllister Street to the Leigh Square Community Arts Village, through to Wilson Avenue and back to Wilson Centre
DIFFICULTY Easy
DISTANCE 3.3 km
TERRAIN Level paved
HIGHLIGHTS • Gates Park and Outdoor Gym • Donald Street Walkway features Port Coquitlam’s offi cial fl ower, the Pride of PoCo Azalea. This semi-double fl ower blooms in mid-May, has a sweet fragrance and a “shrimp pink” colour. • Access to Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3982753
13 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Colony Farm Regional Park Colony Farm Regional Park
STARTING POINTS, ROUTES AND Access to ROUTE C DISTANCES Traboulay STARTS PoCo Trail A – Shaughnessy to Millennium Bridge HERE Start at the entrance off Shaughnessy Street and follow the Pumphouse Trail. Turn left at the Traboulay PoCo Trail and proceed to the bridge (2.2 km return) B – Argue Street to Millennium Bridge Start at the parking lot on Argue Street near Mary Hill Bypass. Cross at the light (left side) ROUTE A STARTS to access the trail entering Colony Farm and HERE follow it to the bridge (3 km return) C – Red Bridge to Millennium Bridge Start at the Red Bridge parking lot and cross under Pitt River Road. Follow the trail through ROUTE B the Kwikwetlem First Nation reserve into STARTS Colony Farm to the bridge (6.5 km return) HERE
Access to DIFFICULTY Traboulay Easy to moderate PoCo Trail TERRAIN Level, packed gravel
HIGHLIGHTS • Former farmland that is now habitat for over 180 species of birds and wildlife, including coyotes, song birds, birds of prey, waterfowl, beaver and river otter • Wildfl owers and grasses • Perch poles • Scenic grassland and riverside trail • Part of Traboulay PoCo Trail and access to many other trails
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3985840
14 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca DeBoville Slough DeBoville Slough
STARTING POINT DeBoville Slough entrance/parking lot at Victoria Drive and Cedar Drive ROUTE STARTS ROUTE HERE • Walk along the south side of the dike trail to where the slough meets the Pitt River • Return
DIFFICULTY Access to Traboulay Moderate PoCo Trail DISTANCE 3.9 km Access to Traboulay PoCo Trail TERRAIN Level packed dirt/gravel
HIGHLIGHTS • Wildlife • Owls • Waterfowl • Riverside trail • Pitt River views • Mountain views • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail
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15 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Wilson Centre to Patricia Bridge Wilson Centre to Patricia Bridge
STARTING POINT Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue
ROUTE
Access to • From Wilson Centre, follow Wilson Traboulay Avenue west to Gates Park and turn PoCo Trail right (north) onto the Traboulay PoCo Trail • Follow the trail to Lions Park and onward to the Patricia Avenue pedestrian bridge • Return
DIFFICULTY Moderate
DISTANCE 6.3 km ROUTE Access to STARTS Traboulay HERE TERRAIN PoCo Trail Level paved sidewalks and walkways with packed dirt trail sections
HIGHLIGHTS • Lions and Gates Parks • Riverside trail • Forest walk • River views from pedestrian bridge • Part of Traboulay PoCo Trail
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3982792
16 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Coquitlam River Loop Coquitlam River Loop
STARTING POINT Westwood Park, 2399 Patricia Avenue ROUTE Access to Traboulay STARTS ROUTE HERE PoCo Trail • From Westwood Park, follow the Trans Canada Trail across the Patricia Avenue pedestrian bridge • Take the path along the Coquitlam River, passing through Lions and Gates Parks • Turn around at the Red Bridge at Pitt River Road, follow the trail back to the Patricia Avenue pedestrian bridge and cross to the other side • Follow Ticehurst Lane to Kingsway Avenue, take the trail under the bridge and continue to Westwood Park • Route accessible from many points
DIFFICULTY Advanced
DISTANCE 7.8 km
TERRAIN Level paved and hard-packed dirt/gravel
Access to HIGHLIGHTS Traboulay • Lions and Gates Parks PoCo Trail • Riverside trails • Forest walk • Access to Trans Canada Trail • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail • Pedestrian bridge
GOOGLE PEDOMETER MAP www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3944893
17 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Traboulay PoCo Trail Traboulay PoCoTrail
STARTING POINT Multiple entry points
ROUTE • The Traboulay PoCo Trail circles the city • The loop trail will bring you back to your starting point
DIFFICULTY Advanced
DISTANCE 25-km loop
TERRAIN • Mostly level with paved and packed dirt/gravel
HIGHLIGHTS Multiple entry points • Traverses forests, creeks, rivers, along the Traboulay PoCo Trail meadows, marshes, riverfront and urban development • Lions, Gates, Peace, Coquitlam River Parks and others • Citadel Landing boardwalk • DeBoville Slough • Hyde Creek nature reserve • Views of the Coquitlam, Fraser and Pitt Rivers • Mountain views
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18 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca Westwood Park to Pitt River Bridge Westwood Park to Pitt River Bridge
STARTING POINT Westwood Park, 2399 Patricia Avenue
ROUTE • From Westwood Park, follow the Traboulay PoCo Trail as it winds ROUTE along the Coquitlam River, through STARTS Wellington Park, past the Hyde Creek HERE Education Centre and Hatchery, to the south side of the DeBoville Slough • Once the trail arrives at the Pitt River, Access to follow the dike to the Pitt River Bridge Traboulay • Return PoCo Trail DIFFICULTY Advanced
DISTANCE 20.2 km Access to Traboulay TERRAIN PoCo Trail Level packed dirt/gravel with some paved roadways
HIGHLIGHTS • Part of the Traboulay PoCo Trail and the Trans Canada Trail • Riverside trails • Forest walk • Hyde Creek nature reserve • Mountain views • Waterfowl • Wildlife • Farmland
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19 Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca WHY VISIT CHECK OUT OUR WWW.POCOMOTION.CA? OTHER HANDBOOKS! FIND INFORMATION ON: • Walking Handbook • Getting active • Walk Leader Handbook • Healthy eating • Pedometer Handbook • Walking resources Find these and other walking resources at the • Workplace wellness Healthy Resource Centre • PoCoMotion projects and Hyde Creek Recreation Centre events 1379 Laurier Avenue • Links to other 604.927.7983 informative websites • How you or your organization can get on board with PoCoMotion & more
Visit the Healthy Resource Centre at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Avenue, or call 604.927.7983.
Walking resources and more: www.pocomotion.ca