Lafarge Lake
| Lafarge Lake | |
|---|---|
Lafarge Lake | |
| Location | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°17′13″N 122°47′20″W / 49.287°N 122.7889°W |
| Type | Artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 5 ha (12 acres) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Max. depth | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Lafarge Lake is a five-hectare, man-made lake located in Town Centre Park, in central Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It was originally a gravel pit formed from gravel extraction from the 1950s until 1965.[1][2] In the 1970s, the land was transferred to the City of Coquitlam, and a successful reclamation project ensued.[3]
Facilities and transport
Lafarge Lake is accessible through nearby Lafarge Lake–Douglas station of the Millennium Line.[4]
The Evergreen Cultural Centre lies on the southwest corner of the lake and hosts events and exhibitions featuring the performing and visual arts.[5]
Lights at Lafarge Lake is an annual lights event held from November to February.[4]
Fauna
The lake is home to many species of waterfowl, as well as beavers, common carp, brown bullhead, bluegill, and is stocked with rainbow trout in the spring and fall.
See also
References
- ^ "History". Coquitlam River Watershed Society. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "9 ways to learn about Coquitlam History". Tourism Coquitlam. September 17, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ Thorson, Janet (March 9, 1986). "Lafarge Lake will become Coquitlam's Stanley Park". The Sunday News. p. 3. Retrieved June 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Carreira, Sydney (November 21, 2025). "10 festive holiday events close to transit". The Buzzer. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "About Us". Evergreen Cultural Centre. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
External links
- Lafarge Lake Festivals and Events, Tourism Coquitlam
- "Lafarge Lake". BC Geographical Names.