Coquitlam River

The Coquitlam River ( /koʊˈkwɪtləm/ or /kəˈkwɪtləm/) is located in between the cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, suburban municipalities located in the Metro Vancouver. This river is a tributary for the Fraser River. Each year hundreds of salmon return to spawn in the Coquitlam River. There is a reservoir near the headwaters of the river called Coquitlam Lake. This lake provides a large portions of the Vancouver's drinking water. Part of the Port Coquitlam Tributary Trail and the Trans Canada trail run alongside this river. The Indian reserves of the Kway-quit-lum people of the Coquitlam Indian Band are also located along the river.

References

• "Coquitlam River". BC Geographical Names. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/13025.html. 
• Website dedicated to preserving the ecological future of the river