Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex have been opened as cleaner air spaces to provide short-term relief to individuals at risk due to the current air quality conditions in the region.
COQUITLAM, BC, September 5, 2025 – Coquitlam’s Glen Pine Pavilion and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex have been opened as cleaner air spaces to provide short-term relief to individuals at risk due to the current air quality conditions in the region.
Both facilities have enhanced air filtration to provide improved interior air quality while outside air quality continues to remain poor this weekend. The public is welcome to access these cleaner air spaces during regular operating hours:
- Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Court) - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday.
- Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Street) – Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Residents are also welcome to visit other City facilities during regular operating hours over the weekend to reduce exposure to outdoor conditions:
- Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Avenue) - Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Avenue) - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way) - Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Air quality conditions are expected to improve early next week as the weather changes. Information about real-time air quality readings for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities, including Coquitlam, can be found at airmap.ca and https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/readings/find-stations-map.html.
What is a Cleaner Air Space?
Cleaner air spaces are publicly accessible indoor spaces with upgrades to air handling systems to provide improved interior air quality, and offer short-term relief during times of increased air quality risk.
Coquitlam’s cleaner air spaces have charcoal filters to augment existing air filtration, updated mechanical systems that can provide the option of recirculating interior air, and air curtains to help better seal facility entrances. The sites are not intended for overnight or extended stays. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/CleanAirSpace.
Protecting Your Health in Poor Air Quality
Everyone can also take these steps to reduce their exposure to poor air quality, including:
- Keeping windows and doors closed at home
- Keeping vehicle windows closed and setting air conditioners to recirculate
- Spending less time outside, and limiting outdoor physical activity
- Staying cool and drinking plenty of fluids
- Buying a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system
- Stocking up on medications for respiratory conditions such as asthma
Residents are encouraged to check on neighbours, family and friends who may be more vulnerable to wildfire smoke and poor air quality, such as individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular health conditions, as well as people who are pregnant, infants, young children and older adults.
Media contact:
Eva Kaczmarczyk
Manager, Risk and Emergency Programs
City of Coquitlam
media@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.