Did You Know? Port Coquitlam
5 surprising local facts about Port Coquitlam, BC — curated and fact-checked by the ChitChat editorial team.
- #1
Port Coquitlam ('PoCo') is the hometown of Canadian icon Terry Fox, who began his Marathon of Hope in 1980.
Source · Terry Fox Foundation
- #2
Incorporated in 1913, Port Coquitlam celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013.
Source · City of Port Coquitlam
- #3
The Traboulay PoCo Trail is a 25.3 km loop encircling the entire city through forests, farmland, and riverfront.
Source · City of Port Coquitlam
- #4
PoCo sits at the confluence of the Pitt and Fraser Rivers.
Source · Geographical Survey of Canada
- #5
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre features one of the largest community wave pools in the Tri-Cities.
Source · City of Port Coquitlam
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