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On getawaybc.com each city’s attractions, activities and events are yours to discover. Below you’ll find the latest articles posted in the region. For a local calendar of events click here or to find local businesses click here.
The incomparable trees at Riverview
Monday, July 11th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com
Take a tour through Riverview Hospital’s extensive grounds and see more than 1,800 trees in 230 different varieties.
A recent study to determine the condition and heritage value of the trees at River
Shop local at Tri-Cities farmer’s markets
Monday, July 11th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com
ecent hot weather has given way to a spectacular crop of juicy, sweet berries – perfect for canning, jam-making, or just eating on the go! But get them fast, because they won’t be available for long.
Cycle safely this summer
Monday, July 11th, 2005 by GetawayBC.com
When it comes to bike safety for children, advice to parents is simple: teach them as if their life depends on it.
And then practice what you preach.
With summer here, young cyclists will take to ro
About the Tri-City region
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
One of the fastest growing areas within the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Tri-Cities area of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody continues to attract thousands of new residents each ye
Tri-Cities: The details
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are approximately 30 km (19 mi) east of Vancouver, off Highway 1 take exit 44 or 40B.
Year-round visitor information available. Stop by your local Chamber
Tri-City festivals & cultural events
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
FESTIVALS & CULTURAL EVENTS
Port Moody Penguin Swim (January 1)
Rocky Point Park, Port Moody
604-469-0003
Festival Du Bois (first week of March)
Blue Mountain Park, Coquitlam
604-936-0039
F
Golfing in the Tri-Cities
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
Carnoustie Golf Club
604-941-4076
533 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam
An 18-hole (par 71) course, clubhouse with facilities including a lounge, banquet room, full pro shop and covered driving range.
Arts & history in the Tri-Cities
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
MUSEUMS
Port Moody Station Museum – 604-939-1648, 2734 Murray St., Port Moody, BC
Moved from its original site on the mainline track and fully restored, this museum has a collection of pioneer artif
Swimming indoors & outdoors in the Tri-Cities
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
LAKES & OCEANSIDES
Belcarra Regional Park
Located off Tum-Tumay Whueton Drive – Port Moody
604-520-6442
Group picnic tables, playground, wharf for crabbing, fishing, scuba diving.
Just park it in the Tri-Cities
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com
REGIONAL PARKS
Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park
Pinecone Burke Mountain Provincial Park protects 38,000 hectares of spectacular Coast Mountains terrain south of Garibaldi Provincial