# Port Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam is a suburb of Vancouver. There aren't any must-see attractions for the traveller, but there are a number of nice parks for walking or relaxing.
Port Coquitlam borders Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows. It is easily accessible from the Mary Hill Bypass (Highway 7B) and Lougheed Highway.

## Get in

See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

## Get around
### By public transit

TransLink, ☏ +1-604-953-3333. The main public transit network in the Vancouver area, including: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and White Rock. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). (updated Mar 2022)
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.

#### By train

The West Coast Express operates Monday to Friday with trains heading westbound in the morning and eastbound in the afternoon. The trains stop from furthest west to furthest east in Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows. Maple Ridge, and Mission.
West Coast Express station in Port Coquitlam:
* 49.2614-122.7741 Port Coquitlam station, 2125 Kingsway. (updated Jun 2023)

#### By bus

Most Port Coquitlam bus routes connect with the SkyTrain's Millennium Line at Coquitlam Central station. Notable bus routes serving Port Coquitlam include the following, which all operate daily, unless otherwise noted:
* R3 - Rapid bus between Haney Place Exchange and Coquitlam Central station (SkyTrain Millennium Line), connecting Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Coquitlam.
* 159 - Between Braid station (SkyTrain Expo Line) in New Westminster and Coquitlam Central station (SkyTrain Millenium Line) with stops in Port Coquitlam.
* 160 - Betweeen Port Coquitlam station (West Coast Express) and Kootenay Loop in Vancouver, stopping along the way in Coquitlam and Port Moody.
* 701 - Between eastern Maple Ridge and Coquitlam Central Station (SkyTrain Millennium Line) via Haney Place Exchange and Maple Meadows Station (West Coast Express), connecting Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and Coquitlam.
* 791 - Between Haney Place Exchange and Braid station (SkyTrain Expo Line) via Meadows Station (West Coast Express), connecting Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, and New Westminster. Operates Monday to Friday.

### By taxi

* Bel-Air Taxi, ☏ +1 604-433-6666. (updated Feb 2022)

### By ride hailing

* Kabu. (updated Jul 2022)
* Lyft. (updated Jul 2022)
* Uber. (updated Jul 2022)

## See

* ƛ̓éxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park49.2374-122.79271 ƛ̓éxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park (formerly known as Colony Farm Regional Park), Colony Farm Rd (access from Shaughnessy St at several locations including just north of Eastern Dr), ☏ +1 604-520-6442. Open during the day, closes at dusk. Popular spot with 8.5 km of trails and opportunities for birdwatching. An estimated 150 species of birds are in the park. The park is in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. (updated Aug 2023)

## Do

* 49.246843-122.7446081 Traboulay PoCo Trail. A 25 km (16 mi) walking and cycling trail that circles Port Coquitlam. It is mostly flat and has varied scenery: along the river, downtown and residential areas. A guide is available from the city's website.

## Buy

* Most shopping options are along Lougheed Highway.
* Coquitlam has numerous other options.

## Eat

* 49.257966-122.7480411 Pallas Athena, 101-1250 Dominion Ave, ☏ +1 604-941-4871. Open evenings. Traditional Greek cuisine with some pizza and Italian dishes. The lamb and calamari are local favourites. $15-25 per main.
* 49.27168-122.7897722 Wah Wing, 2748 Lougheed Highway #207, ☏ +1 604-945-3333. Open for lunch and dinner. Popular restaurant that serves a varied menu of traditional Chinese dishes. Dim sum lunch: $6-7.5 per dish, Dinner: $15-25 per main. (updated Apr 2024)

## Drink

* 49.234868-122.7671731 Gillnetter Pub, 1864 Argue St, ☏ +1 604-941-5599. Pub with a patio that looks over the Pitt River or you can catch the game on one of the TVs. Crowd is more of a mellow middle aged group. The food is average but the daily specials are good value. Mains $9-19.

## Sleep

You will find more hotels in Coquitlam and Surrey.
* 49.26056-122.7582511 Poco Inn & Suites, 1545 Lougheed Highway, ☏ +1 604-941-6216, toll-free: +1-800-930-2235. 99 guestrooms, including 23 suites and a few rooms with special themes like Romeo & Juliet, Deserted Island and Back to the 50s. Rooms come standard with fridge, microwave and complimentary high-speed internet. $160 and up in high season.

## Cope
### Newspaper

* Tri-City News, ☏ +1 604-525-6397. (updated May 2023)

### Hospitals

The nearest hospitals are in New Westminster and Port Moody.

## Go next

The other cities in the "Tri-Cities" area -- Coquitlam and Port Moody -- are all very accessible. To the west, after heading into Coquitlam, take Highway 1 to North Shore with many outdoor recreation options. To the east, along Highway 1 (via Coquitlam) or Highway 7, is the Fraser Valley, which also offers more outdoor pursuits and some local wineries.