Updated November 2025
Coquitlam is home to a host of culinary gems, as well as Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Starting November 28th, 2025 over 100,000 holiday lights and festive displays decorate Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake as part of Lights at Lafarge.
Running until February 2026, Lights at Lafarge is over a kilometre walk of bright lights, including illuminated archways and familiar Christmas characters. The walk is a perfect opportunity to work up an appetite and explore the area with family and friends as you get in the holiday spirit!
Check out these must-visit eats in and around Lights at Lafarge, and enjoy the dazzling lights against the dark winter skies!
Restaurants
Fuel up before you start exploring the festival at one of these tasty Coquitlam eateries.
Singapore Hawker
Singapore Hawker serves up flavour-packed hawker-style dishes like Mee Goreng (spicy Malaysian-style fried egg noodles with meat and vegetables), Pineapple Fried Rice and a variety of curries. Fill up with friends and family!
Neptune Noodle Bar
A great choice for groups, you can dig in at Neptune Noodle Bar around a big table. Share banquet style Chinese specialties, like hot pot, dim sum and (of course) a large variety of noodle dishes.
Mr Mikes Steakhouse
Come in from the cold for some comfort food at a classic Canadian steakhouse that keeps things casual in the best way possible. Enjoy all your favourites from pub grub standards to family feasts at affordable prices.
The Praguery
One of the most popular food trucks in the Lower Mainland gets its first stand alone store just steps from Lafarge Lake. Its specialty is Czech trdelník, a chimney cake made from hand-crafted and rolled sweet dough, filled with ice cream and as much indulgence as you can top it with. Pair with freshly brewed coffee to warm your fingers.
Food Trucks
Grab snacks and treats as you explore the lake from these on-site food trucks.
Shameless Buns
Filipino inspired sandwiches, loaded fries and house made sauces. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Bao’s Buns
Get yourself a sweet treat at Yoseb and Francis’ truck. A crispy hot bao bun, always locally and traditionally made, is topped with a dollop of ice cream for a perfect bit every time.
C Market Coffee
Before or after your stroll, make sure your hands are warm and your spirits brightened at this favourite Coquitlam coffee shop and roastery. In-house roasted coffee is paired with gourmet meals for welcoming, affordable luxury.
Dos Amigos
All that festive cheer is bound to work up an appetite, so swing by the Dos Amigos truck for some Tex Mex by way of the West Coast. Tacos, nachos, burritos and baja fries will set you right up for another lap around the lights.
Gary’s Kettle Corn
Nothing quite says Christmas with the family than sharing a big ol bag of freshly popped Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn while you stroll. Fun for the whole family when it’s gluten free, nut free, dairy free and vegan.
Little Ooties
The only thing that can make a donut better is making them mini! Little oOties warm mini donuts are perfect for sharing.
Medicine Wheels Food Truck
Stop by the Medicine Wheels truck for some authentic Indigenous food served with tradition, flavour and a strong sense of community. Ancestral plates are brought to life with locally sourced ingredients and cultural knowledge.
Odd Burger
Satisfy that burger craving with something a little different, that still hits all the marks. Odd Burger brings their all plant-based fast-food-favourite creations to Lafarge Lake this season.
Super Thai
Get a taste of the vibrant street food culture of Thailand at the Super Thai truck. However you like it, spicy or mild, Pad Thai, Chicken Cashew nut, Thai curry and more will warm your belly.
Truckin’ BBQ
Southern favourites come North at the Truckin BBQ truck, where you can get good and sloppy with Pulled Pork and Brisket meals and sandwiches, plus all the delicious sides you’d expect from any self-respecting BBQ joint.
There are many ways to get here by transit. Visit TransLink’s Trip Planner to find your way.
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