The Coquitlam River ( /koʊˈkwɪtləm/ or /kəˈkwɪtləm/) is located in between the cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, suburban municipalities located in Metro Vancouver. This river is a tributary of the Fraser River. Each year hundreds of salmon return to spawn in the Coquitlam River. There is a reservoir near the headwaters of the river called Coquitlam Lake. This lake provides a large portion of Vancouver's drinking water. Part of the Port Coquitlam Tributary Trail and the Trans Canada trail run alongside this river. The Indian reserves of the Kway-quit-lum people of the Coquitlam Indian Band are also located along the river.
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