Lights at Lafarge

Join the city of Coquitlam Park Spark Light Brigade for  fun and exciting activities while visiting the Lights at Lafarge!

View December Park Spark Light Brigade Calendar (PDF).

Find out more about all the activities that will be running throughout the Lights at Lafarge season, at  our Park Spark web page.

Visitor Information

There is limited on-site parking  at Town Centre Park and, due to the popularity of this event, it can get busy. Visitors are encouraged to walk or take public transit.

If you’re driving to Town Centre Park, consult the the Town Centre Park parking map for other options and check the City’s digital parking counters to view real time parking availability. There are also additional parking lots around Coquitlam City Hall that can be accessed via Burlington Drive, as well as a TransLink Park and Ride lot located at the corner of Pinetree Way and Guildford Way.

There is no Lights at Lafarge parking permitted at the Town Centre Park Community Centre, Evergreen Cultural Centre, or City Centre Aquatic Complex. 

View the Lights at Lafarge Parking map (PDF)

Taking Public Transit to Lights at Lafarge
Lafarge Lake at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park is conveniently located near the SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station. For bus options, use TransLink's Trip Planner.

Rocky Point Ice Cream
Open daily from 4 - 10 p.m.

Corndog King
January 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25
February 6,7,8 
Hours: 3 - 10 p.m.

Little oOties
January 9, 10, 11, 16,17,18, 23, 24, 25, 30,31
February 1,6,7,8,13,14,15,16 
Hours: 3 - 10 p.m.

Street Dogs
January 16,17,18,30,31
February 1,6,13,14,15,16 
Hours: 3 - 10 p.m.

Accessibility
Pathways are lit and user-friendly for visitors of all abilities. The 1.6-km trail is flat and mostly paved, accessible by strollers and mobility devices, although there is one section of finely packed gravel.

Parking
Designated accessible parking spaces are available close to the light display area for people with disabilities and others who may benefit from accessible parking. We encourage visitors to use these spaces respectfully to help ensure that everyone can enjoy Lights at Lafarge comfortably and safely.

Washrooms
There are accessible washrooms located on the Pinetree Way side of the Lafarge Lake trail loop and near Parking Lot D next to the tennis courts. Washrooms in Town Centre Park Community Centre are also available during the facility's operating hours. 

Special thanks to Kick-off Event Partner, Century Group

Century Group is a local, family-owned real estate developer that's been building vibrant communities across the Lower Mainland for more than 65 years. From homes and workplaces to gathering places that bring people together, Century Group is all about creating spaces where life happens.

Corporate Partners Support Community Events 

Coquitlam's Corporate Partners program builds relationships with the business community and provides revenue to enhance City events, programs and services. 

Coquitlam's Corporate Partners program builds relationships with the business community and provides revenue to enhance City events, programs and services. 

For more information, visit the Corporate Partners web page or email the Corporate Partners team.

Please be aware that there is a major construction project taking place on the east side of Town Centre Park along Pipeline Road as part of Metro Vancouver's Coquitlam Water Main project. 

 As a result, access to the gravel parking lot off Pipeline Road next to the Inspiration Garden is closed. Refer to our Parking information for alternatives.