When Pacific Northwest weather settles over Coquitlam, we know exactly where to send you. From ClimbBase5 – Metro Vancouver’s largest climbing gym to Crash Crawly’s indoor playground that’s been bringing families unforgettable memories for 30+ years, our city delivers indoor adventures that make you forget about the weather outside. Whether you need family entertainment, solo activities, or date night ideas, these local spots keep the fun going year-round.

Entertainment That Gets Your Heart Racing

Cipher X offers Canada’s fastest-growing real-life escape room experience in Coquitlam, perfect when you want interactive challenges with friends. Trapped Real Life Room Escape puts you in a burning hotel scenario where you have minutes to escape before the building is engulfed in flames.

For something completely unique, Ninja Tag is new to Coquitlam and the only one of its kind in Canada, featuring a multi-level indoor arena. Activate Coquitlam gets praised as the “best place to spend your weekend with family,” with escape rooms and VR experiences.

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GlowPlay Indoor Playground caters to kids ages 2-10, perfect for birthday parties and rainy-day activities in a safe, exciting environment. Crash Crawly’s features a two-storey crazy maze of tunnels, bridges, ball pits, slides, plus laser tag, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and a miniature train ride.

Zone Bowling offers cosmic bowling nights with black lights and glow-in-the-dark balls, plus five- and 10-pin bowling and a video arcade with pool tables. You can order food from restaurants in the concourse to make it an easy night out.

ClimbBase5 offers climbing options and programs for all ages and skill levels, providing a great way to burn calories, strengthen your core and tire out the kids. City Centre Aquatic Complex features a wave pool, water slide, rope swing, lazy river and overhead spray features.

Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex provides year-round ice skating on an NHL-sized rink, plus a whirlpool, steam room and sauna to warm up afterward. Planet Ice also offers year-round skating for practicing your moves.

Coquitlam Centre features nearly 200 stores under one roof, conveniently located at Lincoln SkyTrain station. After shopping, venture to Mariner Brewing to sample IPAs, cream ales or weisse beer in their tasting room, with cider also available on tap.

When the weather cools, locals head to Hard Rock Casino Vancouver or the piano bar at The Wild Fig. Mariner Brewing features live music on select Thursdays, while The Taphouse Coquitlam offers live music and DJs.

Coquitlam’s community centres and libraries offer warm refuges with programs, workshops, and quiet spaces for productivity or connection. These hubs ensure nobody stays isolated when the skies open up, providing everything from fitness programs to cultural events that bring neighbours together.

FAQ

What are the best indoor activities for families with young kids?

GlowPlay works perfectly for ages 2-10, while Crash Crawly’s accommodates various ages with its 30+ years of family entertainment experience. Both offer safe, engaging environments designed specifically for children.

Are there affordable indoor options?

Evergreen Cultural Centre offers pay-what-you-can admission for select performances, while community centres provide drop-in programs for minimal fees. Family Favourites movie series offers discounted tickets .

How accessible are these venues by transit?

Evergreen Cultural Centre sits right at Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station, and Coquitlam Centre connects directly to Lincoln SkyTrain station, making car-free rainy day adventures totally doable.

What’s unique about Coquitlam’s indoor scene?

Ninja Tag is the only one of its kind in Canada, ClimbBase5 is Metro Vancouver’s largest climbing gym, and we have venues that locals have trusted for decades alongside cutting-edge new experiences.