Traboulay PoCo Trail

The Traboulay PoCo Trail is a 25.3 kilometer (15.7 mile) bicycle and hiking trail in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. The trail encircles the community, with it passing through the Coquitlam River. It is next to the Fraser and Pitt River, running along a route that offers views of various ecosystems, farmlands and mountains.

Traboulay PoCo Trail
View from the wetlands along the west side of Pitt River
Length25.3 km (15.7 mi)
LocationPort Coquitlam, British Columbia
Established1970
DifficultyEasy[1]

History

The trail was conceived as a project in 1967 for the city of Port Coquitlam, as a mean for celebrating Canada’s 100th birthday. Developments began in the early 70s by a group called the "PoCo Trail Blazers". In 1997, the city began to improve the trail in order to make it a central part of the community. Later developments were made in the years that followed, resulting in the 25.3 kilometer trail that now exists.[2]

Between 2015 and 2019, the trail was included in the city budget for upgrades.[3]

Wildlife

The trail features many bird species along with creeks, forestation, meadows and marshes.[4] Bears have been seen in the area during the salmon run.[5]

References
  1. "From beginner to expert: The best places to bike in and around Vancouver | Curated". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  2. "Traboulay PoCo Trail". portcoquitlam.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  3. imcleod (2016-09-05). "The Traboulay-PoCo Trail". Fraseropolis. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. "2013-2017 City of Port Coquitlam Financial Plan" (PDF). Fraseropolis. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  5. "Bears' early wake-up call, coyotes' new kin lead to more wildlife sightings". British Columbia. 2019-03-31. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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