3 Best Hiking Trails in Port Coquitlam

“Colony Farm Regional Park covers 260 hectares and provides habitat for over 200 bird species and other animals. The park is great for walkers and cyclists, offering incredible views of rivers, fields, and mountains. There is one electric vehicle charging station in the main parking lot. Colony Farm Regional Park has water features perfect for kids of all ages and offers free entry, making it a great place for friends to gather and kids to play. The trails are well-groomed and maintained. Colony Farm Regional Park is home to diverse animal life, including beavers, hummingbirds, and salmon. This is a great place to walk your dog, jog, or take pictures of animals in their natural environment.”

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“Traboulay PoCo Trail has a 25.3-kilometre route that encircles the community. This beautiful park is well-maintained and protected for community use and exploration. This easy walking and cycling trail is good for exploring any time of the year. The park features off-leash dog walking areas and a swimming beach. The trail includes distance markers, viewpoints, parking, and other amenities. Traboulay PoCo Trail has descriptions of flora and fauna found along different trail sections. The trail connects two other parks, providing a long stretch of smooth, paved cycling or walking paths. There are stations with information and activities, like tiny outdoor gyms. The Traboulay PoCo Trail is friendly and welcoming to everyone. You can bike, walk, or run along, but stop and enjoy the spectacular views, especially at sunset.”

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“Westwood Park offers some of the most fantastic views in a city with mountain scenery. The park features tennis courts, a forested riverside trail, and a footbridge to the other side of the river. Westwood Park offers lovely scenery of deciduous woodlands, abandoned grasslands, and rolling hills. The park has a beautiful walkway, a playground, and picnic tables. You may see wildlife at dawn and dusk, so carrying a flashlight is recommended, and please keep your dogs leashed. The park is easy to enjoy in both spring and summer. Westwood Park is an excellent place for dogs and people of all ages.”

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