This North East section of the PoCo Traboulay Trail features several great greenways along Hyde Creek, Deboville Slough, the Pitt River, and Cedar Creek. It is the hometown of Terry Fox and the suggested parking at the Community Centre has a flagpole with a plaque that denotes the start of the hometown Terry Fox Runs that began in 1980. Â This a leisurely walk of about 3 to 4 hours.
This loop features Coquitlam Town Centre Park with its picturesque Lafarge Lake and the Coquitlam River grand forest trail bordering the continuous soothing sound of the river.  Remarkably the beautiful Coquitlam Centre Park grew out of a gravel quarry.  A walk to be remembered and can now be easily accessed with the Evergreen Line ending on the corner of this park making it that much more accessible.  Allow about 3 to 5 hours for this walk.  People in wheelchairs should go fully around Town Centre Park and not go along the Coquitlam River where the trail is a gravel surface and has a couple of short hills. The Coquitlam River features a mature forest and fish channels. One gets the impression of being completely away from the urban area around this magnificent greenway. Add 3.4 km taking in the Westwood Trail and an opportunity to eat on the edge of Port Coquitlam Center near Lions Park. This is a one hour cycle.
The City Center Loop allows taking in every part of the City including Yaletown, Chinatown, Gastown, the Convention Centers, Coal Harbour, Â the West End beaches and more. Â Skytrain to Waterfront Station is likely the best way to access this loop for most people. Â Allow for a good 3 hours.- a little over 1 hour when cycling.
False Creek, actually an arm of the Salish Sea, feels like a small inland sea that can be crossed on 3 bridges.  This great greenway dotted with parks and sleek amenities wants to be walked and run over and over again. Of course, this makes for a great cycle as well. The Granville Island Market and artisan shops are a huge draw.  There is a good chance of seeing a team of dragon boat rowers on the water.  The list of heritage, gardens, buildings and park features is quite endless.  There is something for everyone.  Allow a good 3 hours to take it all in. Skytrain to Science World Station is probably the best way to access this great experience.
Walking the iconic Seawall of Stanley is a must for everyone.  It frames a typical Coastal Forest while allowing viewing along the seashore that allows for beaches, rock cliffs, eagle perches, viewing of sea life, and all kinds of heritage features.  Allow 2 to 3 hours of fairly brisk walking.  Take the time to read the plaque at Siwash Rock, a First Nations transformer monument.  The best way to get there is from the Waterfront Skytrain Station and along Coal Harbour. On a bicycle, it would take about 1 to1.5 hrs.
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