About
Coquitlam River Park is a 165-acre nature park with 9.8 km of trails along the Coquitlam River, featuring salmon viewing at Oxbow Side Channel (5 species, peak Oct–Dec), a Great Blue Heron colony, Bald Eagles, and Douglas fir forest. Traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation. Connected to Trans Canada Trail.
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Intermediate-level trails suitable for various fitness levels
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🧍Solo
- 💑Couples
- 👨👩👧Families
- 🧒Kids
The Occasion
- 🔹Trail Walk
- 🔹Nature Photography
- 🔹Salmon Viewing
- 🔹Birdwatching
- 🔹Dog Walk
Park Information
Size
67 hectares
Forest Type
Douglas Fir And Western Red Cedar
Admission
Free
Wildlife
Amenities
Not Available
Park Rules
What to Bring & Insider Tips
Insider Tips
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No basketball courts — this is a nature/trail park only
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Oxbow Side Channel (Shaughnessy St & Lincoln Ave) is the prime salmon viewing spot
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Peak salmon viewing: October–November
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Trails can be slippery after rain — proper footwear essential
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No food vendors — bring water and snacks
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Salmon Come Home event (October) at Hoy Creek Fish Hatchery
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Black bears traverse the park seasonally — exercise caution
What to Bring
Best Seasons
Location
Getting Here
1190 Shaughnessy Street, Coquitlam, BC V3E 1P4
🚇 Transit
The closest SkyTrain station is Coquitlam Central, but it's not a short walk. Your best bet is to take a bus from the station; several routes run along Shaughnessy Street, getting you very close to the park entrance.
🚗 Parking
A dedicated parking lot is available right off Shaughnessy Street, but it's not huge and fills up fast on sunny weekends. Arrive early to snag a spot, or expect to hunt for limited street parking in the adjacent residential areas.