Lights at Lafarge opens November 27 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam
The City of Coquitlam's free outdoor winter light display opens November 27 with live performances, a fire show and food vendors. The display runs nightly through February 2027.
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The City of Coquitlam's Lights at Lafarge opens its 2026-2027 season on Friday, November 27, with a free evening celebration at Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park, according to the City's event page at coquitlam.ca/lights and a civic alert posted November 5, 2026.
The display, which the City describes as Metro Vancouver's largest free outdoor winter lights display, runs nightly through the end of February 2027. Opening night runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The lights then operate daily from 4:00 to 10:00 pm for the rest of the season.
What the display is
Lafarge Lake sits at the centre of Town Centre Park, which is at 1299 Pinetree Way in the City Centre neighbourhood. Town Centre Park is one of Coquitlam's main public spaces and home to the Evergreen Cultural Centre and several community facilities alongside the lake and its surrounding paths.
The City's November 5 civic alert says the lights this season include "dazzling displays all around Lafarge Lake, including a few new ones" that showcase BC's wildlife. The light sculptures line the 1.2-kilometre pathway around the lake.
The display began years before the 2026-2027 season. The 10th Year Edition of the Lafarge Fire and Light Show, produced by N.Z.R. Productions, is scheduled for opening night, which means the fire and light component has been part of the event for a decade, according to the City's event page.
The City produces the event. It runs every night, so a resident who cannot make opening night has the entire season from late November to the end of February to visit. The City's recommendation to come on weekdays or before 6:00 pm or after 8:00 pm on weekends suggests that the peak hours on weekends draw larger crowds. The display is fully outdoors, so visitors should dress for the weather.
The opening night program
The City has published the full opening night schedule for November 27.
Coastal Sound Children's Choir opens the program from 5:00 to 5:30 pm. Coastal Sound Music Academy is a not-for-profit choral music organization based in Coquitlam and serving the Tri-Cities region, according to its own website. The Academy operates eight choirs and rehearses at Evergreen Arts at 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The Children's Choir is one of those eight ensembles.
Quayside Voices performs from 5:50 to 6:20 pm, followed by The Unified band from 6:45 to 7:15 pm.
Opening ceremonies take place from 7:20 to 7:30 pm, followed by the 10th Year Edition of the Lafarge Fire and Light Show by N.Z.R. Productions from 7:35 to 8:00 pm.
Activities and food on opening night
On opening night, the City says visitors will find art projects with Place des Arts, storytelling with the Coquitlam Public Library's mobile unit, and Light Brigade activities. Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre at 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, according to its own website. The centre offers programs in visual arts, music, dance, theatre arts and literary arts. Its Library partner, the Coquitlam Public Library, operates several branches across the city.
Ten food trucks operate on opening night from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The City says the vendors offer options including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, kosher and dairy-free choices.
Getting there
The Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain Station on the Evergreen Extension of the Millennium Line is adjacent to Town Centre Park. The City encourages visitors to take public transit, bike or carpool and says parking at the park is limited.
The City's event page notes that the gravel lot off Pipeline Road is closed due to construction during the 2026-2027 season. For parking options during the season, the City directs visitors to coquitlam.ca/lights.
Accessibility
The main viewing path runs 1.2 kilometres around Lafarge Lake. The City's event page says the path is flat and mostly paved, and accessible to strollers and mobility devices. One section features packed gravel.
For visitors who prefer to avoid the busiest times, the City recommends weekdays or off-peak hours: before 6:00 pm or after 8:00 pm.
The rest of the season
After the opening night celebration on November 27, the display runs every day from 4:00 to 10:00 pm through the end of February 2027. Admission is free throughout the season.
Residents can find the full schedule, parking options and updates at coquitlam.ca/lights. The City's events team can be reached by phone at 604-927-3699.
Before you go
The City says the event schedule and other details can change, so checking coquitlam.ca/lights closer to your visit is a good idea. The gravel lot off Pipeline Road is closed due to construction; plan to arrive by SkyTrain at Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station, or find the alternate parking the City lists at coquitlam.ca/lights. Strollers and most mobility devices can use the main path, though one short section is packed gravel rather than pavement.
Questions this story answers
When does Lights at Lafarge open in 2026?
The City of Coquitlam's Lights at Lafarge opens on Friday, November 27, 2026, with an opening night celebration from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. The light display then continues nightly through the end of February 2027.
Is Lights at Lafarge free to attend?
Yes. The City of Coquitlam says admission is free. The light display at Town Centre Park is free to walk through each night. On opening night, November 27, food trucks operate on site from 5:00 to 9:00 pm; food and drinks from those vendors are not included in the free admission.
What is the opening night program for Lights at Lafarge 2026?
The City of Coquitlam's event page lists the following opening night schedule for November 27, 2026: Coastal Sound Children's Choir from 5:00 to 5:30 pm, Quayside Voices from 5:50 to 6:20 pm, The Unified band from 6:45 to 7:15 pm, opening ceremonies from 7:20 to 7:30 pm, and the 10th Year Edition of the Lafarge Fire and Light Show by N.Z.R. Productions from 7:35 to 8:00 pm.
What are the regular hours for Lights at Lafarge after opening night?
After the opening night celebration on November 27, 2026, the City of Coquitlam says the light displays operate daily from 4:00 to 10:00 pm through the end of February 2027. The City recommends visiting on weekdays or during off-peak hours, before 6:00 pm or after 8:00 pm, for a less crowded experience.
How do you get to Lights at Lafarge by SkyTrain?
The City of Coquitlam says the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain Station on the Evergreen Extension of the Millennium Line is right next to Town Centre Park. The City encourages visitors to take public transit, bike, or carpool to the event and notes that parking at the site is limited. The gravel lot off Pipeline Road is closed due to construction during the 2026-2027 season.
Is Lights at Lafarge accessible to people using strollers or mobility devices?
The City of Coquitlam's event page says the main pathway through the display is 1.2 kilometres long, flat and mostly paved, and accessible to strollers and mobility devices. The City notes that one section of the path features packed gravel.
Who is the Coastal Sound Children's Choir?
Coastal Sound Music Academy is a non-profit choral music education organization based in Coquitlam and serving the Tri-Cities and Lower Mainland. Its Children's Choir is one of eight choirs offered by the Academy. The organization rehearses at Evergreen Arts at 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, according to its own website.
What activities are there for families at Lights at Lafarge on opening night?
The City of Coquitlam's civic alert says opening night on November 27 includes art projects with Place des Arts, storytelling with the Coquitlam Public Library's mobile unit, and Light Brigade activities. Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre at 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam. Food trucks offer options including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, kosher and dairy-free choices.
What is the Lafarge Fire and Light Show?
The Lafarge Fire and Light Show is produced by N.Z.R. Productions and takes place at the opening night of Lights at Lafarge. The City of Coquitlam's event page says the 2026 edition is the 10th Year Edition of the show. It runs from 7:35 to 8:00 pm on November 27, 2026 at Town Centre Park.
What food options are available at Lights at Lafarge opening night?
The City of Coquitlam says 10 food trucks operate at the opening night event from 5:00 to 9:00 pm on November 27, 2026. The City's civic alert and event page say the vendors offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, kosher and dairy-free options.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
- City of Coquitlam: Lights at Lafarge event pagecoquitlam.ca
- City of Coquitlam: Civic Alert - Lights at Lafarge Winter Display Launch (November 5, 2026)coquitlam.ca
- Coastal Sound Music Academy: About pagecoastalsoundmusic.com
- Place des Arts Coquitlam: About pageplacedesarts.ca
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