May 15, 2026
Mayor and council with hard hats and shovels

New Community Centre
City Breaks Ground on Burke Mountain Community Centre

Coquitlam marked a major milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking for the Burke Mountain Community Centre (BMCC). Nestled into the mountainside, the facility will include aquatics, a double gymnasium, a fitness centre, and a new branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. Construction is underway and the facility is expected to open in 2029.

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City staff preparing for an event

Mark Your Calendars
Public Works Open House

Join us on Saturday, May 23, at the Austin Works Yard and meet the Public Works professionals who help keep Coquitlam running every day. Enjoy free family fun, get an up-close look at equipment, vehicles and work bays, and learn more about the crews who care for our roads, parks and green spaces while delivering the essential services that support our community’s high quality of life.

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A booth at the AccessAbility Fair

Celebrating AccessAbility Week
Connection, Inclusion, Movement

From May 24 to 30, we’re celebrating Coquitlam’s diverse accessible programs, organizations and services in our community. It all starts with the annual AccessAbility Resource Fair on Sunday, May 24 with hands-on demos, workshops, a concession, door prizes and more. Visit the webpage to sign up for workshops now and secure your spot.

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An urban street showing houses and trees

Taking Care of our Trees
Urban Forest Management Strategy

Coquitlam has adopted the new Urban Forest Management Strategy, a roadmap for how the City will manage trees and natural spaces over the next decade. It outlines practical goals and 47 actions to keep our urban forest a defining part of the community for generations to come.

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People attending a bee workshop

Discover the Buzz
Creating a Bee Friendly Garden

Learn how to create a bee-friendly garden with the Park Spark team and B.C. Bee Supply on Wednesday, May 27.

Explore mason bee habitats, pollination, shelters and more in this all-ages workshop.

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Coquitlam Heritage Society
Mackin House Museum has lots of fun, family-friendly crafting activities coming up - perfect for keeping the kids entertained as days get longer and brighter.

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Coquitlam Public Library
Are you a Tri-Cities artist? Coquitlam Public Library invites you to submit your 2D works for the 2026 Juried Art Exhibit. This year’s theme is In Motion. Applications are open until May 31. Showcase your talent and inspire our community!

Apply today

Evergreen Arts
Evergreen Cultural Centre Society is now Evergreen Arts, celebrating 30 years of community programming. Visit the new website to explore our refreshed identity, events, workshops and The Gallery at Evergreen Arts Gallery.

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Place des Arts
Celebrate the opening of Place des Arts’ Community Exhibition, Images and Ideas: Student Exhibition, and Spirit of Spring by Min Joyce Abraham on May 29, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a free evening with refreshments, cash bar, student music and artist meet-and-greet.

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This message is sent on behalf of the City of Coquitlam's Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities Department. prcs_info@coquitlam.ca

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.