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Halloween Ideas and Events in Port Coquitlam in Port Coquitlam BC

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Halloween Ideas and Events in Port Coquitlam

Nightmare on Rae Street's home-haunt display, the City's Halloween Howl at Hyde Creek, and this year's fireworks permit cutoff.

By Fern Kellaway Read
What to Do in Port Coquitlam on the Labour Day Long Weekend in Port Coquitlam BC

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What to Do in Port Coquitlam on the Labour Day Long Weekend

A free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 at Gates Park on Saturday, the self-guided Bike the Dike route running right through Labour Day, spray parks to eight, and one pool closure to know about.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Things to Do in Port Coquitlam: A Local's List in Port Coquitlam BC

3 min read

Things to Do in Port Coquitlam: A Local's List

Walk the 25 kilometre Traboulay loop, dig into the railway past, bowl a frame or throw an axe. A local's list of things to do in PoCo, rainy days included.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Vets and Pet Care in Port Coquitlam in Port Coquitlam BC

3 min read

Vets and Pet Care in Port Coquitlam

With the Traboulay loop and two rivers, PoCo is built for dogs. Here are the vets, groomers and supply shops that keep the city's pets cared for.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Auto Repair and Tires in Port Coquitlam in Port Coquitlam BC

3 min read

Auto Repair and Tires in Port Coquitlam

Wet roads and commuter kilometres keep PoCo's repair bays busy. Here is the lay of the land, from the McLean Avenue belt to the tire, glass and transmission specialists.

By Fern Kellaway Read
Beauty and Self-Care in Port Coquitlam in Port Coquitlam BC

3 min read

Beauty and Self-Care in Port Coquitlam

PoCo's salons, barbers, nail studios and spas are small, independent and scattered across the city's strips. A local's guide to booking your next appointment.

By Fern Kellaway Read

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PoCo Bowl, activity in Port Coquitlam BC

PoCo Bowl

Bowling center on McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam with lanes open for casual and group play.

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