Lights at Lafarge
Produced by the City of Coquitlam, Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates throughout the season.
Season Kick-off Event: Friday, November 28, 5 – 8 p.m.
Kick off the season in style at Lights at Lafarge’s Opening Night Celebration! Stroll through the dazzling light displays, grab a bite from local food trucks, enjoy live entertainment, and soak up the festive vibes as the park comes alive with colour and music. It’s the perfect way to start the winter lights season — bright, joyful, and uniquely Coquitlam.
Event Schedule
- 5 p.m. - The Dimes
- 6 p.m. - Holiday Carols from Coastal Sound Children's Choir
- 6:45 p.m. - Dani Black
- 7:20 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
- 7:30 - 8 p.m. - Fire and Light Performance
Food Trucks
Come early or stay late to grab a bite to eat from the on-site food vendors serving from 5 to 9 p.m. Foodies can enjoy a variety of delicious options, with service on both sides of the lake. Enjoy warm beverages, comfort food and plant-based options.
| Food Truck | Offering | Dietary Restriction Accommodations |
|---|---|---|
| Bao's Buns | Deep friend bao buns with ice cream toppings | V, NF |
| C Market Coffee | Enjoy locally roasted coffee, specialty drinks and fresh baked treats from this Coquitlam favourite. | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
| Dos Amigos | West Coast style tacos, baja fries, nachos, and churros. | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
| Gary's Kettle Corn | Plain salted, caramel, sweet and salty kettle corn | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
| Little oOties Mini Donuts | Serves hot fresh mini donuts to dessert enthusiasts | V |
| Medicine Wheels Food Truck | Savour Indigenous-inspired comfort foods that celebrate tradition, flavour and community. | V, NF, D |
| Odd Burger | Indulge in plant-based burgers, fries and shakes from one of Canada’s first vegan fast-food chains. | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
| Shameless Buns | Filipino sandwiches, loaded fries, with delicious sauces | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
| Super Thai | Experience bold Thai street flavours with classic dishes made fresh and full of spice | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
| Truckin' BBQ | Southern style sandwiches, poutine, and mac n’ cheese | VE, V, NF, GF, D |
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.
Accessibility
Pathways are lit and user-friendly for visitors of all abilities. The 1.2-km trail is flat and mostly paved, accessible by strollers and mobility devices, although there is one section of finely packed gravel.
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.
Coquitlam's Lights at Lafarge will run until the end of February 2026. This season's outdoor exhibit features a 1.2-km pathway that includes more lights and re-imagined elements.
For the best viewing experience, consider planning your visit on weekdays or during off-peak hours (before 6 p.m. and after 8 p.m.). The lights are on from 4 - 11 p.m. daily.
Remember to post your pictures on social media tagging #LightsAtLafarge and #ExploreCoquitlam.
Throughout this season of Lights at Lafarge, there will be different food vendors set up at various locations. More information to follow.
Join the city of Coquitlam Park Spark Light Brigade for fun and exciting activities while visiting the Lights at Lafarge!
Find out more about all the activities that will be running throughout the Lights at Lafarge season, at our Park Spark web page.
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.