Local Trivia · Port Coquitlam

Did You Know? Port Coquitlam

5 surprising local facts about Port Coquitlam, BC — curated and fact-checked by the ChitChat editorial team.

  1. #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. #2

    Incorporated in 1913, Port Coquitlam celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013.

    Source · City of Port Coquitlam

  3. #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. #4

    PoCo sits at the confluence of the Pitt and Fraser Rivers.

    Source · Geographical Survey of Canada

  5. #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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