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Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Lafarge Lake
Lafarge Lakeabout 2 km (1 mi) from Coquitlam. Image credit: Image: Greg_Salter / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

Nature discovery

Nature Near Coquitlam, Canada

Research 19 classified outdoor destinations within weekend reach of Coquitlam, grouped across 6 kinds of place and ordered by measured straight-line distance from the city centre. Distances only — no travel times, schedules, or rankings.

Places listed
19
Closest
Lafarge Lake — about 2 km
Furthest listed
about 79 km
Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025

How this list is built

Each place is classified from its own Wikidata type, not from its name, and is ordered by measured straight-line distance from the centre of Coquitlam. Distances are great-circle kilometres between two published coordinates — this page does not publish travel times, transport schedules, opening hours, ticket prices, or rankings. Confirm access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with an official source before travelling.

How far these are

Reachability is a second axis over the same places: the category says what a destination is, the band says how far it sits from Coquitlam. Distances are measured in a straight line — this page publishes no travel times.

  • 16nearby
  • 3day-trip distance

What is out there

  • 5lakes
  • 5waterfalls
  • 3beaches
  • 3coast and headlands
  • 3parks
  • 1mountain

19 places near Coquitlam

Ordered by straight-line distance from Coquitlam, closest first. Distance bands: nearby is up to 60 km, day-trip distance is up to 120 km.

Places near Coquitlam

Showing all 19 places.

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Lafarge Lake
    LakeNearby

    Lafarge Lake

    Straight-line distance
    about 2 km (1 mi)
    Recorded type
    lake

    Lafarge Lake is a lake reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Lafarge Lake, about 2 km (1 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Greg_Salter / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Como Lake
    LakeNearby

    Como Lake

    Straight-line distance
    about 6 km (3 mi)
    Recorded type
    lake

    Como Lake is a lake reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Como Lake, about 6 km (3 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: P Guildfordsry / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Burnaby Mountain
    MountainNearby

    Burnaby Mountain

    Straight-line distance
    about 9 km (6 mi)
    Recorded type
    mountain

    Burnaby Mountain is a mountain reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Burnaby Mountain, about 9 km (6 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: User:Flying Penguin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Sasamat Lake
    LakeNearby

    Sasamat Lake

    Straight-line distance
    about 10 km (6 mi)
    Recorded type
    lake

    Sasamat Lake is a lake reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Sasamat Lake, about 10 km (6 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: M.wernicke / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Buntzen Lake
    LakeNearby

    Buntzen Lake

    Straight-line distance
    about 11 km (7 mi)
    Recorded type
    reservoir

    Buntzen Lake is a reservoir reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Buntzen Lake, about 11 km (7 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Patrick Leahy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Indian Arm
    CoastNearby

    Indian Arm

    Straight-line distance
    about 13 km (8 mi)
    Recorded type
    bay

    Indian Arm is a fjord reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Indian Arm, about 13 km (8 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Alex Wen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Norvan Falls
    WaterfallNearby

    Norvan Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 24 km (15 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Norvan Falls is a waterfall reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Norvan Falls, about 24 km (15 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Lost Lagoon
    LakeNearby

    Lost Lagoon

    Straight-line distance
    about 26 km (16 mi)
    Recorded type
    lagoon

    Lost Lagoon is a lagoon reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Lost Lagoon, about 26 km (16 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Zotium / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Second Beach
    BeachNearby

    Second Beach

    Straight-line distance
    about 27 km (17 mi)
    Recorded type
    beach

    Second Beach is a beach reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Second Beach, about 27 km (17 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Accuruss / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Jericho Beach
    BeachNearby

    Jericho Beach

    Straight-line distance
    about 30 km (18 mi)
    Recorded type
    beach

    Jericho Beach is a beach reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Jericho Beach, about 30 km (18 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Flying Penguin at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Shannon Falls
    WaterfallNearby

    Shannon Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 52 km (32 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Shannon Falls is a waterfall reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Shannon Falls, about 52 km (32 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: Mfield / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Bridal Veil Falls
    WaterfallDay-trip distance

    Bridal Veil Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 77 km (48 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Bridal Veil Falls, about 77 km (48 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: The High Fin Sperm Whale / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Rainbow Falls
    WaterfallDay-trip distance

    Rainbow Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 77 km (48 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Rainbow Falls is a waterfall reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Rainbow Falls, about 77 km (48 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: The High Fin Sperm Whale / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Verified Wikimedia Commons image of Madden Falls
    WaterfallDay-trip distance

    Madden Falls

    Straight-line distance
    about 79 km (49 mi)
    Recorded type
    waterfall

    Madden Falls is a waterfall reachable from Coquitlam as a nearby nature destination. Research access, facilities, and seasonal conditions with official sources before visiting.

    View place Madden Falls, about 79 km (49 mi) from Coquitlam

    Image credit: Image: pentaboxes / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0