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Mackin House Museum
This early 1900s heritage home houses many artifacts and displays pertaining to
Coquitlam's early history. The house was built in 1909 as a residence for Mr. H.
J. Mackin, the General Sales Manager of Fraser Mills, a impressive lumber mill.
Hundreds of historical items, toys, photos and rooms decorated in 1900s may be
viewed.
1116 Brunette Ave
Coquitlam BC
Canada V3K 1G2
1 604 516-6151
Fraser Mills Station Museum
Originally constructed in 1910, the Fraser Mills station was later moved to its
present site in Heritage Square, at the Place des Arts. Fraser Mills station now
stands as a reminder of Maillardville's beginnings, a piece of living history in
Coquitlam's French-Canadian community. The museum is open by appointment only.
1120 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam BC Canada
604 466-1555
Place Des Arts Coquitlam
This centre offers visual arts programs and a music and dance school. Painting,
pottery and fibre arts are just some of the featured classes. Special events are
held regularly.
1120 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam BC V3K 1G2
604 664-1636
Crash Crawly's
Coquitlam BC Canada
With over 15,000 square feet of indoor adventures, Crash Crawly's is BC's
largest indoor playground. Featuring a two-storey crazy maze of tunnels,
bridges, ball pits, slides and more. Other attractions include cars that kids
can really drive, a miniature train ride, and a special toddler play area for
kids under two.
1 - 1300 Woolridge Street
Coquitlam BC
Canada V3K 6Y6
www.crash-crawlys.com
Art Gallery at Evergreen Cultural Centre
Coquitlam BC Canada
This public gallery features seven exhibitions each year showcasing
international, national and local artists. Educational programs emphasize and
encourage literacy in the visual arts and are available for groups of all ages
from September - June. Mon to Sat noon - 5 pm.
Address: 1205 Pinetree Way Coquitlam BC V3B 7Y3
www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca
604 927-6550
Great Canadian Casino Coquitlam
The Great Canadian Casino in Coquitlam, also known as the Boulevard Casino,
features slots, blackjack tables, roulette and poker as well as live
entertainment at the on-site Red Robinson Show Theatre and the Lions Den Sports
Bar. The casino is also home to a pastry/coffee shop and two restaurants.
2080 United Blvd.
Coquitlam BC CAN V3K 6W3
604 523-6888
Parks in Coquitlam
Blue Mountain Park
975 King Albert Avenue
Coquitlam BC Canada
This tranquil spot in the midst of active Coquitlam has something for most
visitors. Stop for a picnic, get soaked in the spray park and wading pool or sit
under the cool shade of a Douglas Fir tree. Tennis courts and a children's
playground are also on site.
Recreation Facilities: Baseball field, Outdoor Pool, Picnic spot, sports field,
playground, water spray park, washrooms
Bramble Park
2775 Panorama Drive - Westwood Plateau
Coquitlam BC Canada
Located on Westwood Plateau this park provides visitors with a stunning view of
the City Centre area and beyond. Bramble park hosts a junior and tot playground,
sports courts and lit tennis courts. In addition, there is a class A baseball
and soccer field for community groups and residents alike to enjoy. Bramble Park
makes a great starting or destination point along the Westwood Plateau trail
system.
Como Lake Park
686 Gatensbury Street
Coquitlam BC Canada
Being one of the more popular parks for walkers and joggers, Como Lake is a
great location if you want to get out and stroll around a beautiful lakeside
setting. Enjoy a few laps around the one kilometre path which circles the lake
while viewing the wide variety of birds which make this area their home. Relax
on one of the lakeside benches in the early evening to watch the fish jumping or
enjoy this quiet setting from one of the floating docks.
Eagle Ridge Park
2635 Runnel Drive
Coquitlam BC Canada
Built mainly under the hydro right-of-way corridor in Eagle Ridge, this park has
features to meet almost every leisure need. Swimmers and tennis players can
enjoy facilities at the corner of Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive which also
provides a playground for children to enjoy. The right-of-way area of this park
has a playground off Harrier Drive, but is also home to a number of soccer
fields, a baseball field, and a lacrosse box.
Mackin Park
1046 Brunette Avenue
Coquitlam BC Canada
A beautiful park located in historic Maillardville, Mackin Park offers visitors
many amenities to enjoy. Three softball fields and one Little League baseball
field are key features of this park in the summer. On almost any evening, one
can stop by to watch a game being played. In the winter, the two Class A fields
are home to many soccer, football, and cricket teams. If organized sport is not
your leisure choice, one can enjoy the perimeter trail for taking a leisurely
stroll around the fields and along Nelson Creek. There are two tennis courts and
one practice court for users to enjoy and children can frolic away an afternoon
playing in the playground or enjoying the children's wading pool in the summer.
Mundy Park
Coquitlam BC Canada
Coquitlam's largest park at 435 acres, Mundy Park is filled with forest
vegetation. Take a stroll on the walking trails that pass by Mundy Lake and Lost
Lake.
Poirier Park
630 Poirier Street
Conveniently located in central Coquitlam Poirier Park boasts a variety of
amenities including a lawn bowling green, walkways and plazas and the Centennial
Rose Garden which is available as a backdrop for those memorable photographs
including weddings and family gatherings.
Adjacent to the lawn bowling green are the People's Tennis Courts which are an
indoor facility as well as the Foster Tennis Courts which are outdoor lit
courts.
Also located on the grounds are the Dogwood Pavilion, Social Recreation Centre
and Chimo Pool.
Town Centre Park
1299 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam BC Canada
Coquitlam's City Centre is highlighted by Town Centre Park and Lafarge Lake.
This park development has just completed phase 2 of its master plan and features
three Class A fields in addition to a state of the art lit artificial turf
field. The centerpiece of this park is the award winning stadium featuring a
first class soccer/football field, rubberized eight lane running track, and
track and field facilities. Children can enjoy the tot lot year round, while the
water spray park is open during the summer to keep everyone cool. If
rollerblading, jogging, or walking are more to one's liking, then the asphalt
walkways around Lafarge Lake and the east arboretum/meadow are the perfect
facility for you. Tennis players can enjoy the use of eight lit courts year
round. With the continued development of this park, it is sure to become one of
the best park facilities in the Lower Mainland. |
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