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Port Coquitlam
Spend a half‑day in Port Coquitlam: walk the 25 km (16 mi) Traboulay PoCo Trail or relax in ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park; stay elsewhere in the Tri‑Cities.Spend a half‑day in Port Coquitlam: walk the 16 mi (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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler)
- Airport
- YVR
- Nights
- 0
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Port Coquitlam911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port Coquitlam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyPort Coquitlam is a low‑crime residential area; standard city safety applies.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYVR Vancouver International Airport (Main gateway for the region, about 30 km (19 mi) north…YVR Vancouver International Airport (Main gateway for the region, about 19 mi (30 km) north…
- Getting aroundTransLink buses (R3, 159, 160) connect to SkyTrain at Coquitlam Central; West Coast Express stops at Port Coquitlam station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)$2–$4 CAD (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerPub beer$5–$7 CAD (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$15–$20 CAD (≈ US$11–15)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or inn, a night, per roomC$120 (≈ US$90)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel or inn, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedBudget hotel or inn, a night, per roomC$250 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$55 (≈ US$40) · Mid C$85 (≈ US$65) · High C$130 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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.)YVR Vancouver International Airport (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.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port Coquitlam: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Coquitlam
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Transit via SkyTrain Millennium Line from Coquitlam Central, 10 min ride
Explore Lafarge Lake and the Coquitlam River trail.
North Shore (Vancouver)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Highway 1 westbound, 30 min drive
Access to Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Poco Inn & Suites
99 rooms, includes free Wi‑Fi; nearest hotel in the Tri‑Cities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $45–$70 CAD (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- $70–$110 CAD (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- High
- $110 (≈ US$80)+ CAD excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or inn1 × 1 night × C$170 | C$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$85 | C$170 |
| TransLink adult fare (bus or SkyTrain, one zone)2 × C$4 · check | C$7 |
| Compass Card deposit2 × C$6 · refundable | C$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$36 |
| Trip total≈ C$198 per person per day, bed included | C$395≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in CAD; flights and inter‑provincial transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | $2–$4 CAD (≈ US$2–3) |
| Dim sum dish | $6–$8 CAD (≈ US$5–6) |
| Greek main (Pallas Athena) | $15–$25 CAD (≈ US$11–19) |
| Pub beer | $5–$7 CAD (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (5 km) | $15–$20 CAD (≈ US$11–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus routes run less frequently on weekends; check schedules.
- West Coast Express runs weekdays only; plan alternative transport on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in Vancouver (check address); other embassies in Vancouver.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TransLink bus/skytrain (one zone): ≈ $3.50 CAD per adult (check)
- West Coast Express Port Coquitlam → Vancouver: ≈ $12–$15 CAD (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- Combien ça coûte? — How much is it? (combien ça coûte?)
- Où est l'hôpital le plus proche? — Where is the nearest hospital? (où est l'hôpital le plus proche?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Coquitlam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Poco Inn & Suites for a relaxed stay.
- Include a bike rental for the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
Sources
- officialPort Coquitlam official website
- officialTransLink
- secondaryWikivoyage: Port Coquitlam, revision 5110942 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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