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Stanley Park Totem Poles
Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.
25 km · about 30 min drive
British Columbia, Canada · North America
Coquitlam works well as a base: 51km from Shannon Falls.
Coquitlam is a city located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 148,625, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Coquitlam sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coquitlam to your route.
Coquitlam ( koh-KWIT-ləm) is a suburban city in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the 21 municipalities comprising Metro Vancouver, and is the largest municipality in the Tri-Cities.
Coquitlam was first settled by First Nations people thousands of years ago, and today is home to anRead more
ethnically diverse population estimated at 178,477 in 2026, making it the sixth-largest city in the province.
Coquitlam is governed by a mayor and city council, along with school trustees and roles, with elections held every four years on the third Saturday of October. The current mayor of Coquitlam is Richard Stewart.
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Coquitlam is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.2846 latitude, -122.7822 longitude.
Coquitlam has a population of approximately 148,625 people, making it a city in Canada.
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Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.
25 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
25 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
51 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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