Coquitlam Watershed Tour Description
Towering old growth trees, a historic water intake tower, the dam and breathtaking views of our largest reservoir are sure to inspire awe on this tour of the Coquitlam Watershed.
This tour highlights everything from drinking water infrastructure to giant old-growth Western red cedars and Douglas-firs. Catch a glimpse of the past as you visit the 1913 water intake tower. Enjoy panoramic views of the watershed, Coquitlam Island and Coquitlam Lake.
After a visit to 4-5 locations, participants will have a new appreciation for these protected lands and the source of your tap water. Through short presentations, attendees will learn about the history of our region’s water supply, water quality, treatment, how it gets to your home and the role of a healthy ecosystem in maintaining exceptional water quality. Please note these are technical tours geared towards youth and adults.
Visit Metro Vancouver website for information and booking of seasonal watershed tours.
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.