Tri-Cities Parks
təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park is 1,100 hectares spanning from Belcarra Bay to Sasamat Lake. Renamed in October 2021 to reflect Tsleil-Waututh history — təmtəmíxʷtən means "biggest place for all the people." Here's the resident's read.
Verified facts · Tri-Cities Parks
Size
1,100 hectares
Location
Belcarra, Greater Vancouver, BC
Managed by
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Renamed
October 2021 (added təmtəmíxʷtən to reflect Tsleil-Waututh heritage)
Indigenous meaning
təmtəmíxʷtən — "biggest place for all the people"
Key features
Sasamat Lake, White Pine Beach, Belcarra Bay picnic area, intertidal life, forested glades
Trails
Easy to moderate network
Parking
Seasonal pay parking
Tri-Cities Parks · Real estate connection
Belcarra is a small (population ~700) waterfront village. Anmore is the larger residential community to the east. For Coquitlam buyers, Belcarra access is part of the broader Tri-Cities outdoor inventory — within 25-30 minutes from most Coquitlam neighbourhoods.
A 50-year Coquitlam resident and licensed REALTOR® at The MACNABS, Royal LePage Elite West. The local context that makes the numbers make sense.