City Info Guide FOR RESIDENTS & VISITORS 2015-2017 Copies available at www.portcoquitlam.ca City facilities LAST UPDATED 04/2019 Experience Table of Contents Message from City Council 3 Our City City Snapshot 4 Reasons to love PoCo 6 Community events 7 Looking for information about Port Coquitlam? Ways to spend a day 8 Dining and shopping 9 Find out what our city has to offer residents Get involved 10 and visitors in this fourth edition of our City Trails and amenities map 12 Info Guide. Downtown amenities 13 Stay connected 15 We hope you find this guide helpful and learn Where your tax dollars go 16 why Port Coquitlam is such a great place to City contacts 18 visit, live, work, play and do business. New in Town? Learn more about Port Coquitlam! Drop by Port Coquitlam City Hall (address below) for resources from our friendly reception staff. Learn about recreation programs in our Leisure Guide: www.portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide or City facilities. Find information and resources for newcomers at www.portcoquitlam.ca/welcome. Connect with us on social media and sign up for e-newsletters at www.portcoquitlam.ca/online. Search for facilities, detailed property information and more at PoCoMAP: www.portcoquitlam.ca/pocomap. Get business info at www.portcoquitlam.ca/bizhub. THANK YOU, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS! Your photos make Port Coquitlam come alive on these pages. 2580 Shaughnessy Street Tel 604.927.5411 View this guide online at Port Coquitlam, BC Fax: 604.927.5360 www.portcoquitlam.ca/guide Canada V3C 2A8 [email protected] Welcome to Port Coquitlam We’re pleased to present the fourth edition of our City Info Guide, which is filled with practical information about our city for residents and visitors. This guide is part of our ongoing commitment to serving you better. We’re always working to ensure that we communicate the City’s services to the public in a user-friendly way, and that the services we provide reflect what’s important to our community. CITY COUNCIL 2018-2022 – L-R back row: Cllr. Glenn Pollock, Please take advantage of this guide to learn Cllr. Darrell Penner, Cllr. Steve Darling, Cllr. Dean Washington more about Port Coquitlam, and keep it L-R front row: Cllr. Laura Dupont, Mayor Brad West, around as a handy reference all year long! Cllr. Nancy McCurrach City Info Guide 3 A snapshot of Port Coquitlam Family-friendly TRABOULAY POCO TRAIL PoCo Pride Terry Fox Small-town charm LIVABLE QUAINT DOWNTOWN Located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, British Columbia Incorporated 29.17 km2 March 7, 1913 total land area Port Coquitlam is a happy, vibrant, safe VISION community with healthy, engaged residents and thriving businesses, supported by sustainable resources and services. MISSION We strive to do it right by researching, planning, building and executing well-balanced solutions. 4 City of Port Coquitlam Demographics* 3,769 58,612 business people licences 271 22,586 hectares of private parks & trails dwellings * based on 2018 statistics Governance COUNCIL: Seven Council members, elected every four years, provide leadership and set policies and budgets. STRUCTURE: Finance Chief Administrative Officer Fire & Emergency Services Corporate Support Human Resources Development Services Recreation Engineering & Public Works RCMP Recent Statistics • 93% are Canadian citizens • 32% were born outside of Canada • 66% say English is mother tongue • Average no. of persons/family: 2.7 • 77% of homes are owned • Median household income: $84,096 • 66% (15yrs+) are employed Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 City Info Guide 5 A few reasons to Nature is never far away An extensive trail network encircles and criss-crosses Port Coquitlam, providing easy access to nature from anywhere in the community. You don’t have to leave Port Coquitlam to get away from it all. Hometown hero Accessible and central For many who live Located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, Port Coquitlam is easily or were born in Port accessed via Lougheed Highway, Highway 1, the Pitt River Bridge and Coquitlam, it’s a Port Mann Bridge. Investments in roads, sidewalks, trails and other source of pride and transportation projects have also made it easy to get around the city. inspiration to share a hometown with national treasure Terry Fox. Hundreds of residents and visitors participate in the Terry Fox Hometown Run in Port Coquitlam each September to honour the enduring legacy of this Canadian hero. Info: www.terryfox.org. Our spirit Port Coquitlam’s tradition of community spirit and pride are unique in an urban setting. PoCo Pride is evident in the attendance at community festivals and the strong culture of volunteerism. 6 City of Port Coquitlam Affordable & family friendly Port Coquitlam has a lot to offer families, including We love to housing that is among the most affordable in the region on the north side of the Fraser River, and City celebrate! property taxes and levies that are below average in Metro Vancouver. A wide range of activities, services and amenities are also available for children and youth. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/events unless otherwise noted WINTER Heritage Week: February www.pocoheritage.org City-wide Garage Sale: April Unique downtown Youth Week: May 1-7 www.pocoyouth.com Port Coquitlam’s charming, walkable downtown is a vibrant hub for arts, culture and festivals. SPRNG May Days: Early May Exciting new amenities are also coming with the construction of the Port Coquitlam Community Farmers Market: Spring-Fall Centre, now underway. Canada Day Celebration: July 1 Summer in the City Festival of Arts, Entertainment & Culture: July-August SUMMER Downtown Car Show: Mid-August www.pococarshow.ca Exciting growth Terry Fox Hometown Run: September Growth throughout the community – and particularly in the up-and-coming Dominion Rivers & Trails Festival: Late September Triangle area in east Port Coquitlam – is bringing new homes, services and jobs to the city. Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 Hyde Creek Salmon Festival: November FALL www.hydecreek.org Christmas in Leigh Square & Winter in the City Festival of Arts, Entertainment & Culture: November-December City Info Guide 7 A few ways to spend a day in PoCo Hit the trails Cycle or walk the 25-km Traboulay PoCo Trail to get back to nature and link to amenities such as the Gates Park sports fields, the outdoor gym, Lions Park and Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. City trails also provide access to nearby recreation spots such as Colony Farm Regional Park. Check out the map on page 12. Explore our parks Port Coquitlam has numerous parks to explore. Families love Lions Park, with its fully accessible playground and youth skate park. Gates Park is a great place to watch a game or work out at the outdoor gym. Check out our many parks options: www.portcoquitlam.ca/parks. Port Coquitlam is also home to Colony Farm Regional Park, a bird-watcher’s delight. Check out our recreation facilities Drop by Hyde Creek Recreation Centre to swim, work out or visit the youth centre. Or enjoy a skate at Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex – open during construction of the future Port Coquitlam Community Centre. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation. Head downtown Grab a latte and stroll through Port Coquitlam’s charming downtown, with its unique shops, gardens, historic City Hall, dining and entertainment options. Downtown is also home to Leigh Square, an arts and culture hub where you can enjoy outdoor concerts, visit the Farmers Market, or peruse the latest art or museum exhibition. Info: www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare. 8 City of Port Coquitlam Dine and shop local Dining and entertainment There’s a bite for everyone’s taste and budget in Port Coquitlam, from fast food to pub fare, urban-style dining to ethnic specialties. Round out your evening with some bowling, enjoying live musical comedy or catching up with friends over a pint at a pub or craft brewery. Where to shop Check out these local hotspots, but keep your eyes open for many other great shopping opportunities as you make your way through the community. 4 Dominion Triangle & Fremont Village This bustling district offers a variety of North-side Commercial District new and established big box retailers, 3 restaurants and other services, along with A cluster of malls near Prairie Avenue and Coast ample parking. Meridian Road provide retail options and services in this neighbourhood shopping area. 2 Downtown & Lougheed 1 3 Come downtown via Shaughnessy Street for services, unique shops and dining options in a walkable, tree-lined setting. (Business directory: www.downtownpocobia.com) Venture 2 along Lougheed Highway for a wide variety of established and new businesses. 4 1 Westwood St. Poco Place Mall and Westwood Centre at Lougheed Highway and Westwood Street offer a variety of stores, dining and services. Follow Westwood Street south of Lougheed Highway for more options. City Info Guide 9 Get involved olunteering Volunteering is a great way to share your talents, learn a skill, meet people and give back. The City offers a range of volunteer opportunities, including recreation and culture programs, emergency preparedness, citizen advisors, boards and task forces. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer to learn about volunteer opportunities and to apply. Following Council We encourage citizens to follow City Council to be aware Council encourages input and feedback to ensure of issues and decisions that affect them. decisions reflect community priorities. ➤ Council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes: www.portcoquitlam.ca/councilmeetings ➤ Watch live or view archived videoes online:www.portcoquitlam.ca/councilmeetings Being a good neighbour When you clear the sidewalks near your home this winter, consider Help keep your neighbourhood and ADOPT•A• clearing your neighbour’s at the same community clean and beautiful. time – particular if they are elderly or Adopt a local street, park or trail SP T have mobility issues.