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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Port Coquitlam
Spend a half‑day in Port Coquitlam: walk the 25 km Traboulay PoCo Trail or relax in ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park; stay elsewhere in the Tri‑Cities.
Port Coquitlam is a quiet Vancouver suburb with extensive parkland and a single long trail. One half‑day covers the main outdoor attractions; an extra night is only needed if you prefer a hotel in the area.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget $45–$70 CAD excl. bed · Mid $70–$110 CAD excl. bed · High $110+ CAD excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | $2–$4 CAD |
| Dim sum dish | $6–$8 CAD |
| Greek main (Pallas Athena) | $15–$25 CAD |
| Pub beer | $5–$7 CAD |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–$20 CAD |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport
- Main gateway for the region, about 30 km (19 mi) north; connect via TransLink SkyTrain Expo Line to downtown Vancouver then bus or car to Port Coquitlam.Main gateway for the region, about 19 mi (30 km) north; connect via TransLink SkyTrain Expo Line to downtown Vancouver then bus or car to Port Coquitlam.
Typical fares
- TransLink bus/skytrain (one zone)
- ≈ $3.50 CAD per adult (check)
- West Coast Express Port Coquitlam → Vancouver
- ≈ $12–$15 CAD (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
TransLink buses (R3, 159, 160) connect to SkyTrain at Coquitlam Central; West Coast Express stops at Port Coquitlam station. Taxis (Bel‑Air) and ride‑hailing (Uber, Lyft, Kabu) operate citywide.
See and do
Known for
- Traboulay PoCo Trail
- ƛ̓éxətəm (Colony Farm) Regional Park
- Pallas Athena Greek restaurant
- Gillnetter Pub
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coquitlam | Transit via SkyTrain Millennium Line from Coquitlam Central, 10 min ride | ≈30 min total |
| North Shore (Vancouver) | Highway 1 westbound, 30 min drive | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Poco Inn & Suites
- 99 rooms, includes free Wi‑Fi; nearest hotel in the Tri‑Cities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte?combien ça coûte? |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Où est l'hôpital le plus proche?où est l'hôpital le plus proche? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus routes run less frequently on weekends; check schedules.
- West Coast Express runs weekdays only; plan alternative transport on weekends.
Port Coquitlam is a low‑crime residential area; standard city safety applies.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Port Coquitlam yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Traboulay PoCo Trail
- ƛ̓éxətəm (Colony Farm) Regional Park
- Pallas Athena Greek restaurant
- Gillnetter Pub
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Port Coquitlam official website: www.portcoquitlam.ca/
- TransLink: www.translink.ca/
- Wikivoyage: Port Coquitlam, revision 5110942 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5110942
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/port-coquitlam). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.