Coquitlam is home to a host of culinary gems, as well as Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor winter lights display. Starting November 24th, 2023 over 100,000 holiday lights and festive displays decorate Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake as part of Lights at Lafarge, dazzling and bright against the dark winter skies.
Running until February 2024, 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.
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!
Brisk Cafe
With a menu full of warming hot drinks, desserts and cozy comfort foods, Brisk Cafe is a great option for before or after visiting the festival. Specialties on the dessert menu include Turkish baklava, saffron ice cream, and Faloodeh Shirazi (frozen sweet noodle and rose water.)
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.
Food Trucks
Grab snacks and treats as you explore the lake from these on-site food trucks.
The Praguery
Enjoy traditional sweet Czech street food with Praguery’s delectable chimney cakes and ice cream.
Little Ooties
The only thing that can make a donut better is making them mini! Little oOties warm mini donuts are perfect for sharing.
Mom’s Grilled Cheese
One of Metro Vancouver’s most beloved food trucks, take your pick of which gooey grilled cheese is your favourite!
Opening and Final Night Food Trucks
If you’re a food truck fanatic, you won’t want to miss the opening and final nights at Lights at Lafarge where the amount of food trucks triples! Watch out for the trucks below on November 24th, 2023 and February 19, 2024!
Filipino inspired sandwiches, loaded fries and house made sauces. Vegan and vegetarian options. ($10 -$17)
fun and awesome poutine creations with unique toppings and fresh cut fries authentic cheese curds and homemade gravy. ($5 – $12)
Japanese-style special hotdogs and side menus.
Bibimbap with various meat/tofu and deep fried chicken based foods. Vegetarian options available.
Texas Style BBQ paired with Southern Food specialties, including handhelds, tacos, chilli, and platter for Families. Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
Korean Sandwiches and Korean Street Food, including popcorn chicken and Volcano Fries.
Loukoumades are small dough balls deep fried and coated in a cinnamon honey syrup with a choice of toppings, like walnuts, chocolate, caramel, cinnamon /sugar, cinnamon, sesame seeds, strawberry drizzle and Nutella. Vegan and vegetarian.
Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn for $5 – $15. Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free and Vegan.
Opening night of Lights at Lafarge runs from 5 – 8 PM at Lafarge Lake at Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way
There are many ways to get here by transit. Visit TransLink’s Trip Planner to find your way.
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