Boat Launch in Vancouver, British Columbia
Maquabeak Park Boat Launch
Maquabeak Park gives Coquitlam boaters a public Fraser River launch at the end of Burbidge Street, with a wooden dock, washrooms, picnic tables, and metered parking for vehicles and trailers. The launch itself is listed as free, but visitors should arrive ready for paid parking, shared dock traffic, and current DFO rules if fishing from the river.
Maquabeak Park Boat Launch
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
City-listed Maquabeak Park address in Coquitlam.
The City describes the launch as free.
The dock is described as heavily used by recreation boaters.
Vehicles and trailers use metered parking at the launch.
Listed by the facility page and shown on the amenities map.
Check DFO Area 29 before fishing tidal Fraser waters.
Coquitlam lists pay stations plus Flowbird and Parkedin app options.
Use current river, weather, and fishing-condition checks before departure.
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Good To Know
Treat the launch and parking as separate decisions: the City lists the launch as free, while vehicle-and-trailer parking is metered.
The wooden dock is heavily used by recreation boaters, so prep gear before entering the active launch area and keep the dock moving.
DFO identifies the Fraser River downstream of the CPR Bridge at Mission as tidal water; confirm Area 29 licensing, openings, and Fraser restrictions before fishing.
Launch Layout
- Public launch
- Coquitlam describes Maquabeak Park as offering a free boat launch on the Fraser River.
- Dock
- The same City page says the wooden dock is heavily used by recreation boaters and was replaced in 2014.
- Map orientation
- The City amenities map shows the launch, dock, parking lot, washroom, seating, and picnic tables in the park layout.
Parking
- Vehicle and trailer lot
- The facility page says metered parking for vehicles and trailers is available for a nominal fee.
- City pay lot
- Coquitlam's parking page lists Maquabeak Park - Boat Launch at 5 Burbidge Street among City-managed pay lots.
- How to pay
- The City says visitors can use cash or credit card at pay stations, or use Flowbird and Parkedin apps.
Fishing Notes
- Access
- Fishing is listed as a park feature, and the City describes the park as offering access for fishing beside the boat launch.
- Licence check
- DFO says Area 29 tidal-water anglers need a current BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence and should know the subarea where they plan to fish.
- Fraser restrictions
- DFO lists the tidal portion of the Fraser River as closed to fishing from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise and reminds anglers that barbed hooks are prohibited there.
Official Info
- City facility page
- Use the Coquitlam facility page for the address, launch description, dock, washrooms, fishing feature, and trailer-parking note. Open facility page
- Parking rules
- Use the Coquitlam parking page for current City pay-lot rules, payment options, accessible parking, and enforcement contacts. Open parking page
Questions People Ask
Is there a launch fee at Maquabeak Park?
The City describes the Maquabeak Park boat launch as free, but vehicle-and-trailer parking is metered.
Can I park with a boat trailer at Maquabeak?
Yes. Coquitlam says metered parking for vehicles and trailers is available, and the City parking page lists Maquabeak Park - Boat Launch as a City pay lot.
Are there washrooms at Maquabeak Park?
Yes. Washrooms are listed on the facility page and shown on the City amenities map.
Is Maquabeak useful for fishing?
Yes, the City lists fishing as a feature and describes fishing access at the park. Anglers should check DFO Area 29 rules before fishing the tidal Fraser River.
Does the City publish ramp-depth or current-condition details?
No ramp-depth or live condition details were found on the reviewed City pages. Check river, marine, weather, and posted ramp conditions before launching.
How do I pay for parking?
Coquitlam says City pay stations accept cash or credit card and that visitors can also use Flowbird or Parkedin apps where available.
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Official And Operator
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- Fisheries and Oceans CanadaOfficial page