The holiday season continues in Port Coquitlam with a festive line-up of family-friendly events, highlighted by the return of the iconic Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train on Saturday, December 20.
CPKC Holiday Train – Saturday, December 20
The 27th annual CPKC Holiday Train will arrive in Port Coquitlam at 6:35 p.m., followed by a live musical performance by the Barenaked Ladies from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. on Kingsway Avenue between Mary Hill Road and Wilson Avenue.
In advance of the train’s arrival, residents are invited to enjoy free holiday arts activities, hot chocolate, popcorn, and a family movie screening from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC).
The three-week, 10,000-kilometre journey began November 21 in New Brunswick and will visit more than 150 communities before concluding in Port Coquitlam.
Event details: portcoquitlam.ca/holidaytrain
Public Skate (Max 175)
Pre-registration opens two days in advance for Port Coquitlam residents at 8:00 a.m. and for non-residents at 10:00 a.m. Register at portcoquitlam.ca/register or call 604-927-7529. Day-of registration available if space permits.
Enjoy lap skating with family and friends. Everyone welcome. Must be 8 years and older to skate on their own. Children under 8 require 16+ ice support. Wheelchairs and strollers permitted.
Public Skate Schedule
December 20
- 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- 2:30–4:00 p.m. – Skate with Santa
- 7:30–9:00 p.m.
December 21–23, 27–30 & January 2–3
- 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- 1:30–3:00 p.m.
- 7:30–9:00 p.m.
December 24, 31 & January 4
- 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Family Play and Skate (Max 60)
Program designed for families with young children to attend together to play and skate. Includes play-based zones for hockey, skating, and toys.
Children must be accompanied by a family member. Individual participants enjoy attending a Public Skate.
Family Play and Skate Schedule
December 20–23 & 27–30
- 9:30–11:00 a.m.
- 5:30–7:00 p.m.
December 24, 31 & January 4
- 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Ring, Stick and Puck – $4 (Max 24)
Program designed for experienced skaters to practise hockey or ringette stick and puck skills.
Ages 4–7 require 16+ ice support. Goalies not permitted. Equipment: Participants bring stick and mandatory hockey gloves. Skate and helmet rentals available.
Everyone Welcome – Ring, Stick and Puck
- December 20–24 & 27–31: 7:30–9:00 a.m.
- December 21–23: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
- January 2–4: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
For more information visit portcoquitlam.ca/publicskate.
Holiday Workshops and Activities
- Christmas Tree Festival until Dec. 21 – downtownpocobia.com
- Holiday Workshops – Lantern-making, theatre sports, wreaths, clayware and more
Details and registration: portcoquitlam.ca/register
Learn more about all of the Winter in the City activities at portcoquitlam.ca/winterinthecity.
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