My Tri Cities Fall 2025

Welcome to My Tri-Cities!

We’re excited to share this issue with you, packed with everything you need to know about what’s happening in our community from September through November. Inside, you’ll find local events, activities, and celebrations that bring our neighbourhoods together.

It’s also a chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses that make the Tri-Cities such a vibrant place to live. We encourage you to get out, take part in the events, and show your support for the local shops, services, and restaurants featured in these pages.

Whether you’re discovering something new or revisiting a favourite spot, we hope this magazine helps you connect, explore, and celebrate all that the Tri-Cities has to offer.

HONOUR HERO'S LOCAL

08 The Gateway of Giants highlights Terry Fox’s PoCo Upbringing FALL PIES RISE TO THE OCCASION 18 Gabi & Jules has been serving seasonal variations on a classic dessert since 2015 FRUIT STAND ART HAS SWEET, SOUR MESSAGE 28 September Exhibition Opening Reception set for Sept. 5 at Place des Arts

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ABRA CADABRA

Coquitlam concludes its family friendly Summer Concert Series with a free presentation by ABRA Cadabra, who bring the magic of ABBA to life with an electrifying stage show filled with powerful vocals and infectious energy. The concert takes place at Town Centre Park Community Plaza (1299 Pinetree Way) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with food trucks courtesy of Beavertails, Cachito Mio, and Tornado Potato on tap from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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06 CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE EXHIBITION

In a new solo exhibition hosted at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), textile artist Maya Beaudry blends painting, sculpture, photography, and textile in new works that showcase how fabric mediates between architecture and the body and cycles of construction and deconstruction in urban landscapes. The exhibition runs until Nov. 16.

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06 CAR FREE DAY

Join the community for a host of live entertainment, family friendly activities, food trucks, breweries, booths, and more during Car Free Day along McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam from noon to 8 p.m., presented by TransLink.

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11 ZUCCHINI RACES

Kids of all ages are invited to construct miniature cars out of the season’s excess zucchinis and “race” them down a giant slope during this annual tradition at Port Coquitlam Farmers Market (2560 Shaughnessy St.). The PoCo market runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Sept. 25.

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TERRY FOX HOMETOWN RUN

The 45th annual Terry Fox Hometown Run kicks off at 10 a.m. from Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam), with registration opening at 8 a.m. This year’s theme is “Finish It,” which aims to honour Terry’s unwavering commitment to his Marathon of Hope. Fundraising or donation initiatives can be made through the Terry Fox Foundation’s Port Coquitlam Terry Fox Run page, run.

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FURMER’S PAW-PUP MARKET

Back for its second year, Korna Pet’s Furmer’s Paw-Pup Market offers a farmers market-style experience catered toward pets and their people. Discover a fantastic mix of local vendors, exclusive pet products, live demonstrations, and exciting activities at Korna Pet Coquitlam (2773 Barnet Highway) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It’s hard to imagine—especially in the wake of the annual runs; the inspired generations; the symbol of hope and courage that continues to burn bright— but even a Canada-wide giant like Terry Fox started out as a little local hero before becoming legend.

That’s the message behind a set of new permanent public art sculptures scheduled to be unveiled at the outdoor plaza of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) on Sept. 13.

The two pieces, titled The Gateway of Giants, are designed by award-winning artist Casto Solano. The first sculpture features an 18-foot-tall cutout of Terry constructed from weathered steel. The sculpture depicts an image of Terry in a sprinter’s starting pose in a moment of optimism and energy, according to a release from the City of Port Coquitlam.

The image is inspired by a photo of Terry training outdoors during his university years, following his cancer diagnosis of

osteogenic sarcoma just above the knee and the subsequent amputation of his leg. The design of the sculpture allows light to pass through it, casting a changing shadow of Terry on the ground throughout the day and inviting visitors the opportunity to reflect on Terry’s dreams.

The second sculpture, placed in proximity to the first, will be a life-sized bronze statue of Terry as a young teenager growing up in Port Coquitlam.

In an interview prior to the sculptures’

unveiling, Mayor Brad West emphasized how “exceptionally proud” the city was to be Terry’s hometown.

“The kind of characteristics that define Terry—that quiet determination, resilience—those are really woven into PoCo’s DNA,” said West. “We all start somewhere: even people who we know and revere now, there was a time when they were unknown—and I think a lot of the foundation of what Terry achieved was laid in those early days of growing up in

our community.”

The unveiling of the sculptures follows other commemorations for Terry that have come online in PoCo in recent years, such as the Inspiring Local Champions exhibition and the naming of Terry Fox Hometown Square adjacent to the community centre. (Terry died on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22.)

This year’s Terry Fox Hometown Run takes place on Sunday, Sept. 15, approximately 45 years after Terry

first launched his Marathon of Hope for cancer awareness and research. The run commences at 10 a.m. from Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.), with registration opening at 8 a.m.

The city will officially unveil The Gateway of Giants during a ceremony slated for Sept. 13 at 11 a.m.

More information on the unveiling of the sculptures as well as the hometown run can be found on the city’s website, portcoquitlam.ca/terryfox.

18 MAYORS’ BBQ

An evening of tasty barbecue and networking with local leadership is planned alongside Tri-Cities’ mayors. Connect with your local leaders, ask questions, and voice your business concerns during this event sponsored by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce at Gordon Ramsay Burger Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets for Chamber members and non-members available online.

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20 CARA LUFT & THE LUCKIES WITH SHARI ULRICH

Catch a presentation of traditional tunes with genre-melding flourishes from Juno award-winning singersongwriter Cara Luft alongside The Luckies with Shari Ulrich. Luft and company’s display of folk, roots, pop, and harmonic perfection marks the inaugural concert of the Inlet Music Series’ fourth season. The show takes place at Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 in advance; $50 at the door.

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PUBLIC ART TOUR

As part of Culture Days, the public is invited to experience Coquitlam’s creativity with a free guided public art tour exploring the city’s murals and sculptures and their stories from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Starting at Lincoln Station (1140 Pinetree Way) along SkyTrain’s Millennium Line and finishing at Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way), the tour showcases how civic art enhances public space.

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EMPOWERING VOICES THROUGH ART

As part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the public is invited to participate in this free event hosted by Indigenous artists and educators Christine Mackenzie and Nova Weipert, which focuses on building a better community through art. The event, which takes place at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), is divided into two workshops at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Get your tickets for either workshop here: PLACEDESARTS.CA/EVENTS/NDTR-2025

Join actress Nell Campbell, who portrayed the character Columbia in the original, unedited version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), for a screening of the beloved cult classic with a live shadow cast and audience participation. The show is screening at the Great Canadian Casino (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) and starts at 8 p.m., with tickets going for $65. GREATCANADIAN.COM/EVENT/ROCKYHORROR

FALL HARVEST MOON

Hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Women in Business, this event invites women entrepreneurs to network and connect while enjoying delicious appetizers at The Boathouse in Port Moody (2770 Esplanade Ave.) during the arrival of the Fall Harvest Moon, a time to embrace change and new beginnings. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets for Chamber members and non-members are available online, business.

MID-AUTUMN MOON CELEBRATION

Visit Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave.) for its Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration, featuring performances throughout the day, mooncake demos in the museum kitchen, face painting, activities for kids, snacks and drinks, and a selection of different vendors. This free event, which highlights traditional harvest festivals celebrated in many Asian cultures, runs from noon to 3 p.m. COQUITLAMHERITAGE.CA 04

CRAFTING CONNECTIONS

POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody) is hosting a card-making workshop to assist you in making the most creative and intimate cards for your loved ones, especially geared toward the coming holiday season. This free event, part of Culture Days, runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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05 (HAUNTED) TRAINS, PLANES, AND AUTOMOBILES

Join the duo behind BC Haunted History for a unique paranormal experience: step aboard the historic 1920s’ Venosta Train Car at POMO Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody) to hear stories of planes disappearing, cursed cars, phantom trains, ghost ships—and possibly haunted train cars. Admission is by donation. Event runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Fall Pies Rise to the Occasion

What’s something endlessly versatile that also never really changes? The answer, of course, is a good ol’ slice of pie.

“From savoury to sweet, there are so many roads you can go down,” says Lisa Beecroft, co-owner of Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies and Baked Goodness.

And yet, she observes, even despite the endless experimentation that pie creation provokes, a perfect slice also tends to capture that “homey, nostalgic feel” with its salivating ability to return you to that warm, wonderful place you’ve always known and yearned of getting back to. Think: Grandma’s kitchen, Twin Peak’s diner, or that baked tart cooling on your neighbour’s windowsill, and you get the idea.

Balancing experimental impulses with tastebuds toward tradition, then, is all part of the fun of pie making, says Beecroft, whose Port Moody-based pie brand is offering seasonal fare this fall, much of which the discerning pie connoisseur will

be happily familiar with along with some others that will leave them pleasantly surprised—and asking for seconds.

What traditional autumnal flavours should pie enthusiasts be on the lookout for, you ask? “As we head into fall it’s always about the pumpkin,” says Beecroft. “Pumpkin pie, apples, and the harvest season—those are the flavours we highlight.”

In the more unconventional realm, Beecroft touts the return of Gabi & Jules’ Thanksgiving-themed pumpkin cheesecake pie, a customer favourite. “That’s a bit of a unique one,” she says. “It’s a gram cracker crust and pumpkin cheesecake fill with fresh whip cream on top. And we like to decorate our pumpkin pie with some gingerbread cookies on top, just to add a special touch.”

Though Gabi & Jules’ real special touch is something the pie company maintains all-year round: its signature all-butter crust—a no-filler, all-natural, and perfectly

flaky way of baking pie crusts that Beecroft refers to as their “big difference maker.”

Like the best pies, Gabi & Jules’ origins are humble. An offshoot of Beecroft’s original business, Caffe Divano, Gabi & Jules was born amid off-hours pie making—the results of which Beecroft and co. started hawking at the Coquitlam Farmers Market 10 years ago. A brick-andmortar store emerged shortly thereafter.

Bright pink, vibrant, and buttery delicious, customers immediately connected with the brand when they opened shop in 2016. Like enjoying the perfect slice, the community’s reactions to the animated storefront and its baked goods have typically ranged from the satiated to the ecstatic—this is homemade pie we’re talking about, after all. “People were just really happy,” she says.

Gabi & Jules, located at 2302B Clarke St., Port Moody, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their seasonal menu of fall pies is available at gabiandjules.com.

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08 HARVEST FESTIVAL

Celebrate all things autumn with this family friendly event at the Port Moody Farmers Market (300 Ioco Rd.), featuring apple tasting, pumpkin demos, kids activities, and live music from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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13 DANIEL LANOIS TRIO

Canadian rock legend and famed producer of some of U2’s biggest hits, Daniel Lanois is set to take the stage with bandmates Jermaine Holmes and Jim Wilson for an evening of hushed instrumentation and soaring vocals at the Great Canadian Casino (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Tickets start at $61 and the show is scheduled for 8 p.m.

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18 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

There will be dance workshops, performances, and a market at this year’s Diwali: Festival of Lights Celebration, hosted by the South Asian Collective Society at Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

25 LOCARNO

Bringing together the sounds of Colombia, African Sukous, Mexican Marimba, Venezuelan Joropo, Brazilian Forro, Juno award-winningmusician Tom Landa’s Latin musical project, Locarno, is set to perform at Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 in advance; $50 at the door.

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

There will be pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and lots of other ghoulish activities at this year’s Halloween Spooktacular at the Coquitlam Farmers Market (1655 Winslow Ave.). The event, which marks the end of the market season, runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MAKEBAKEGROW.COM/COQUTILAMFARMERS-MARKET

08 ROMANTIC SERENADE

It’ll be double the fun during Place des Arts’ Romantic Serenade concert series, featuring pianists Dina Kholina and Isaac Juarez-Flores alongside special guest musicians performing works by Rachmaninoff, Piazzolla, and more specifically arranged for four hands. Tickets are $23.70 and the showcase starts at 7:30 p.m. at Places des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam).

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08 ART TO GO

Known for highlighting artists in the Tri-Cities since 1967, the Port Moody Art Association is set to host its 56th annual two-day Art To Go exhibition and sale of original artwork. The exhibition is open to the public and will be held at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 8) and Sunday (Nov. 9).

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LEST WE FORGET

Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch #263, Coquitlam’s traditional Remembrance Day ceremony and parade commences at 10:30 a.m. at Como Lake Middle School (1121 King Albert Ave.) and will continue with the official ceremony at the Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph (975 King Albert St.) starting at approximately 11 a.m.

In Port Moody, the city’s Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place at the corner of St. Johns and Kyle streets at 11 a.m.

In Port Coquitlam, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133 will hold its annual Remembrance Day service and parade downtown, with a ceremony scheduled for 10:45 a.m.

13 BALLET PERFORMANCE

In collaboration with Arts Umbrella Dance and Modus Operandi, Ballet BC presents its Annex project of contemporary dance at Evergreen Cultural Centre Studio Theatre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online.

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Fruit Stand Art has Sweet, Sour Message

The mangoes were glistening and the sunny vibes were immaculate; and yet, behind the sweet, supple surface of those tropical fruits there was, perhaps, something slightly sour, too.

“Sometimes there was almost a leak where you could see that, well, things are never perfect,” explains Alejandra Morales, in reference to her overall artistic philosophy—that the veneer of perfection often masks a number of invisible fault lines. Like the sad clown who laughs on the outside while crying inside, Morales knows that even something as seemingly flawless in its bright yellow–orange exuberance as a fruit-stand mango is never singular in meaning: there are always other stories to tell, different angles to account for, and exoticizing gazes to push back against.

“I wondered if tourists were attracted to these fruit stands because they embody a romantic idea of Mexico—an escapism from the realities of daily life in Mexico and an idea of ‘paradise’ that is commonly associated with the third world,” she states, in a media release.

Morales’ artistic ruminations on tropical harvests, fruit stands, and the joys and precarities of life in Mexico will be on display during a new exhibition, titled Agua pasa por mi casa, at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) from Sept. 5 to Oct. 21.

With a title based on a popular Mexican riddle without an obvious answer, Agua pasa por mi casa (“Water flows through

my house”) will feature several of Morales’ vibrant fruit still-life paintings in addition to an installation project which aims to replicate the mango fruit stand that inspired her reflections on exotic gazes, “perfect” crops, and double meanings during a trip last year to Cozumel, where she divides her time between Vancouver and Mexico.

Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Morales’ exhibition will showcase both a “kitschy, romantic vision of Latin America” exemplified by the colourful strokes of her fruit art while, at the same time, highlighting how touristy affectations toward fruit stands also underscore Mexico’s immense poverty by way of the impoverished vendor who sells bountiful produce to thrill-seeking wealthy visitors. “I think when you leave your home country you start seeing it differently,” says Morales. “There is a lot of precarity and insecurity here.”

An opening-night reception for Morales’ exhibition is schedule for Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at Place des Arts. The free September Exhibition Opening Reception will also celebrate the opening of two other new exhibitions: Split Wood Sculpture, wood sculptures by Robert Riley, and Our Stories, Our Voices, various mediums curated by Christine Mackenzie, will be on view from Sept. 5 to Nov. 6 and Sept. 5 to Oct. 2, respectively. Visit Place des Arts’ website for more information, placedesarts.ca/events/septemberexhibition-opening-reception.

Coquitlam is building a long-term vision for festivals and events

Between lively festivals, neighbourhood gatherings, and gorgeous outdoor venues, Coquitlam's event scene is part of what makes it such a vibrant place to live, work and visit To keep this energy growing in the right way, the City of Coquitlam is developing it's first-ever Festivals & Events Strategy.

This strategy will help support Coquitlam's event ecosystem all the players and resources that come together to deliver incredible celebrations and offer a roadmap to coordinated, resilient local events that deliver lasting cultural, social, and

economic benefits.

As part of the Economic Development division, the City's Festival & Events team works closely with the Tourism and Visitor Economy portfolio This helps link City events to tourism initiatives, local business opportunities, and partnerships bringing more visitors to Coquitlam while creating meaningful experiences for residents and economic benefit for local businesses.

The goal? A dynamic mix of grassroots community gatherings, emerging events, and long-standing favourites, each well-supported and planned to

make the best use of our spaces and resources. When the strategy is complete in 2026, Coquitlam will have a clear path forward hosting City-led events and supporting community-led events that continue to bring people together, showcase Coquitlam's unique character, and contribute to a thriving local economy.

The City's team is excited to involve the community in shaping this vision. Watch for upcoming opportunities to share your ideas and help create festivals and events that truly reflect the culture, community and spirit of Coquitlam.

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