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Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display in Coquitlam, B.C.

Here are five things to know about Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display in Coquitlam.

1. It’s the largest free winter lights display in the Lower Mainland, with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights illuminating the lake and forest in a spectacular natural setting.
2. Visitors are invited to take part in free workshops at the on-site Welcome Tent to make lights that will be added to the display. Workshops vary each week; watch for schedule information at www.coquitlam.ca/parkspark.
3. This year’s Jingle Bells Night on Friday, Dec. 22, aims to break Coquitlam’s previous record of 500 singing voices. Head to the lake for an evening of carols and lights. Choir groups will be stationed around the 1.2-km trail from 7 – 8 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., stop where you are and join in a sing-a-long of Jingle Bells.
4. In need of a snack or hot drink to fuel your walk? Drop into the concession stand near Town Centre Park Plaza from Wednesdays to Sundays, 4:30 – 9 p.m. Other options closer to Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station include Caffé Divano (3003 Burlington Dr.) and Papparoti (1196 Pinetree Way), plus plenty of great restaurants along Glen Drive (walk west of Pinetree).
5. The lights will remain on until Jan. 21, 2018. They turn on each night at dusk and power off at 11 p.m., with the exception of Dec. 31, when they will stay on until after midnight. The lights display is located just steps from Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station. Limited free parking is available throughout Town Centre Park off Trevor Wingrove Way (No Winter Lights parking at Evergreen Cultural Centre). Stay tuned for further information at www.coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights Display in Coquitlam, B.C.