When it comes to photography, the setting is almost as important as the subject. Fortunately, Coquitlam’s diverse landscapes offer endless possibilities for photographers to explore and capture stunning images. Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned professional, these locations are sure to inspire your creativity and help you discover the perfect shot.

Inspiration Garden

Located in Town Centre Park, the Inspiration Garden is a beautifully manicured community space with seasonal plants and educational displays. It’s ideal for macro photography and capturing colourful backgrounds, making it a favourite for nature enthusiasts and portrait photographers alike.

Minnekhada Regional Park

Home to marshes, dense forests, and rocky outcrops, Minnekhada Regional Park offers diverse landscapes perfect for photography. The park’s trails, such as the High Knoll Trail, lead to stunning viewpoints overlooking the Pitt River and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, wildlife enthusiasts can capture a variety of birds, beavers, and even the occasional bear.

Como Lake Park

Given its serene lakeside setting, Como Lake Park is perfect for capturing tranquil reflections and seasonal changes. The 1 km trail around the lake provides various angles for nature photography, including lush greenery, blooming flowers, and diverse wildlife. It’s an ideal spot for peaceful landscape shots and capturing the beauty of nature in different seasons.

Mundy Park

As a popular destination for nature photography, this vast urban forest provides serene trails, two lakes, and abundant wildlife. Amateur and professional photographers alike can freely capture the beauty of Coquitlam’s natural environment.

Tlahutum Regional Park

Formerly known as Colony Farm Regional Park, Tlahutum offers over 9 km of scenic trails for walkers and cyclists. The park provides stunning views of the river, fields, and mountains. It’s also a haven for wildlife photography, with opportunities to capture birds and other wildlife in their natural habitats.

Pinecone Burke Provincial Park

Offering many marked and maintained trails, Pinecone Burke Provincial Park is the perfect backdrop for capturing breathtaking landscapes, old-growth forests, and serene alpine lakes. The park’s diverse ecosystems are home to various wildlife species, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and a remote wilderness experience close to Coquitlam.

Centennial Rose Garden

The Centennial Rose Garden, located behind the Dogwood Pavilion, features over 900 rose varieties, including climbers, shrubs, floribundas, and hybrid teas. Naturally, it’s favoured by many for floral photography and quaint garden shots.

DeBoville Slough

DeBoville Slough is known for its diverse bird species, including geese, eagles, herons, and kingfishers, providing ample opportunities for wildlife photography. The views of the Pitt River and surrounding mountains only add to its charm, making it a favourite for capturing nature’s beauty throughout the seasons.

Hoy Creek Linear Park and Hatchery

Tucked away in the heart of the city, Hoy Creek Linear Park offers peaceful, well-maintained forest trails. The area is rich in wildlife and provides excellent opportunities to capture the lifecycle of coho and chum salmon, especially around the Hoy Creek Hatchery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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