Kim’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Things to do around the Lower Mainland.
Mundy park is a forest with trails, an amazing playground for young kids. It is also a great place to go for a walk or run.
45 locals recommend
Mundy Park
641 Hillcrest StMundy park is a forest with trails, an amazing playground for young kids. It is also a great place to go for a walk or run.
Great place to go for a walk and see the Burrard Inlet.
Great playground and spray part for the kids.
113 locals recommend
Rocky Point Park
2800 Murray StGreat place to go for a walk and see the Burrard Inlet.
Great playground and spray part for the kids.
Beach day! No boats on this lake. Go for a swim and enjoy the beach nestled in the mountain nearby.
30 locals recommend
White Pine Beach
Beach day! No boats on this lake. Go for a swim and enjoy the beach nestled in the mountain nearby.
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the inlet. Go hiking, go for a walk, fish off the wharf.
45 locals recommend
Belcarra Regional Park
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the inlet. Go hiking, go for a walk, fish off the wharf.
Go swimming (brrrrr might be a bit chilly...)! Enjoy the beach. Go for a good long hike.
Pay parking may be in effect.
80 locals recommend
Buntzen Lake
Go swimming (brrrrr might be a bit chilly...)! Enjoy the beach. Go for a good long hike.
Pay parking may be in effect.
Float down the river in a floaty. Don't forget to bring your shoes.
11 locals recommend
Coquitlam River Park
1190 Shaughnessy StFloat down the river in a floaty. Don't forget to bring your shoes.
Rochester Spray Park
Another amazing park. 3 levels of fun for bigger kids.
Rent a bike or strap on some roller blades, pack up your stroller and walk around the seawall and wander through the forest.
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in Vancouver.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRent a bike or strap on some roller blades, pack up your stroller and walk around the seawall and wander through the forest.
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in Vancouver.
Want to go swimming, skating or watch the Coquitlam Express play Hockey?
11 locals recommend
Poirier Sports & Leisure Complex
633 Poirier StWant to go swimming, skating or watch the Coquitlam Express play Hockey?
Spani Outdoor Pool
655 Hillcrest StOutdoor pool, walking distance from the house
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in North Vancouver.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThis is not located in Coquitlam, but in North Vancouver.
Fun place to visit, eat and hang out.
Pick up some groceries and good.
Hit up the Aquabus and head downtown or to Science world and back.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Fun place to visit, eat and hang out.
Pick up some groceries and good.
Hit up the Aquabus and head downtown or to Science world and back.
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnFood scene
Original's Café Mexicano
2231 Clarke StDelicious Mexican food.
https://originalsmexicano.com/
Rocky Point Ice Cream Port Moody
2800 Murray StIce cream shop
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
2801 St Johns StWood over pizza!
Mika Sushi
1049 Ridgeway AveSushi!
Sulbing Café 설빙
4501 North RoadKorean ice bowls for dessert.
Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
3275 KingswayBubbletea
Koshō Sushi Japanese Restaurant 胡椒寿司
2883 Shaughnessy StreetSushi!
C Market Coffee
100 Schoolhouse StExcellent coffee and brunch, lunch and snacks.
Kook's Cooks
2120 Austin AveExcellent brunch spot. Not open Tuesdays.
Morning Tide Eatery
228 Schoolhouse StreetExcellent Brunch spot. Not open on Tuesdays.
Neptune Seafood Restaurant (Coquitlam)
2929 Barnet HighwayDim sum for breakfast/ brunch. Excellent for dinner too.
Hiking
Stawamus Chief Trail
Go for a hike
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdQuarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailGrouse Grind, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada
Race up Grouse Mountain and take the Gondola down.
Minnekhada Regional Park
4000 Quarry RdJug Island, Belcarra, BC, Canada
Kid Stuff
Maplewood Farm
405 Seymour River PlIt's a zoo and a petting zoo.
The World of Kidtropolis
110-5940 No. 2 RoadIndoor fun for younger kids.
Oh My Land Club
Younger kid, indoor fun
Do you have kids? This is a wonderful place to take the kids and spend a morning or even the whole day.
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in Vancouver.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StDo you have kids? This is a wonderful place to take the kids and spend a morning or even the whole day.
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in Vancouver.
Another great way to spend the day. Also hit up the sea wall and Stanley park while you are here.
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in Vancouver.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayAnother great way to spend the day. Also hit up the sea wall and Stanley park while you are here.
This is not located in Coquitlam, but in Vancouver.