Is Port Coquitlam safe? Canada travel risk
Is Port Coquitlam safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Port Coquitlam scores 28/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Canada Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 5 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Hepatitis A in Canada (4 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Port Coquitlam scores 28/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Canada (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Port Coquitlam: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: natural hazards (44/100) and security (26/100).
A score of 28 is higher than the scores of 21% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Canada travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Coordinates 49.2625° N, 122.7811° W place Port Coquitlam within British Columbia at an elevation of 16 meters. Heading to Ottawa: 3,515.3 km ENE.
British Columbia
49.2625° N, 122.7811° W
16 m
America/Vancouver
61,498
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in Canada
Climate by Month
Hottest: August (24 °C avg high); Wettest: November (340 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 5° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 5° |
| Low °C | 1° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 4° | 0° |
| Rain mm | 325 | 250 | 235 | 168 | 118 | 121 | 37 | 53 | 129 | 289 | 340 | 318 |
Normals: Vancouver (23.2 km away).
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Canada
- Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada (Level 1, 4 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Canada travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Canada entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Questions travellers ask about Port Coquitlam
Is Port Coquitlam safe?
Port Coquitlam currently scores 28/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Canada (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Port Coquitlam · Methodology
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