Coquitlam Dam, Coquitlam

#20 among attractions in Coquitlam

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Coquitlam Dam is a hydraulic fill embankment dam on the Coquitlam River in the city of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Although it has no powerhouse of its own, its waters divert to Buntzen Lake, making it part of BC Hydro's electrical generation infrastructure. It is also one of the main reservoirs for the Greater Vancouver Water District. BC Hydro has released a new document in March 2018 that addresses emergency preparedness and outlines the areas effected should the dam fail as a result of an extreme earthquake event. ()

Opened: 1914 (110 years ago)Length: 951 ftHeight: 102 ftCoordinates: 49°21'15"N, 122°46'37"W

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Coquitlam Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Centre Aquatic Complex, Lafarge Lake, Buntzen Lake, Minnekhada Regional Park.

4.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
City Centre Aquatic Complex, Coquitlam
123 min walk • The City Centre Aquatic Complex is an indoor aquatic centre featuring an Olympic size swimming pool in the Town Centre area of Coquitlam, British Columbia.
4.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam
120 min walk • Lafarge Lake is a five-hectare man-made lake, located in Town Centre Park in central Coquitlam, British Columbia. The Evergreen Cultural Centre lies on the southwest corner of the lake, and the Water's Edge Festival is held on the lake shore for 25 continuous hours in March.
3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Buntzen Lake
95 min walk • Nestled in the serene wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Buntzen Lake is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This picturesque lake, surrounded by lush forests and mountain vistas, is a popular destination for outdoor...
5.2 miSE
Park
Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam
132 min walk • Minnekhada Regional Park is a natural park situated in northeast Coquitlam, British Columbia, alongside Pitt-Addington Marsh and the Pitt River. It is over 200 hectares in size, and features trails, rock knolls, abundant trees, birds and other wildlife.
4.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Museum
Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam
122 min walk • The Evergreen Cultural Centre is a community gathering place for performing and visual arts activities in Coquitlam, British Columbia, opened in October 1996 by former Coquitlam Mayor Lou Sekora.
4.5 miS
Park, Arenas and stadiums, Lake
Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
115 min walk • Town Centre Park is a park in central Coquitlam, British Columbia, just north of the Coquitlam Centre shopping mall.
2.5 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Eagle Mountain, Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park
63 min walk • Eagle Mountain, also known as Eagle Ridge, is the mountainous ridge with many indistinct summits between Buntzen Lake and Coquitlam Lake near Coquitlam, British Columbia.
5.1 miS
Park
Glen Park, Coquitlam
131 min walk • Glen Park is an urban park in the Town Centre area of Coquitlam, British Columbia. It contains a picnic area, park trails, playground, ball diamond, and fenced dog park.
4.9 miS
City hall
Coquitlam City Hall, Coquitlam
125 min walk • Coquitlam City Hall is the home of Coquitlam City Council in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Pinetree Way and Guildford Way in the Town Centre neighbourhood.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McCombe Lake
100 min walk • McCombe Lake is a small lake just to the north of Buntzen Lake in Anmore, British Columbia. It is named after Bob McCombe, foreman of Tunnel Camp, who lived beside the lake with his family from 1911–1929.
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Coquitlam Mountain
106 min walk • Coquitlam Mountain is a mountain located in northeast Coquitlam, British Columbia, 6.2 km east of Coquitlam Lake and 9.7 km north of Minnekhada Regional Park.