Lafarge Lake–Douglas SkyTrain · Coquitlam · Opened December 2, 2016

Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station Homes — The Park-Facing SkyTrain Terminus

Lafarge Lake–Douglas is the end of the Evergreen Extension line and the closest SkyTrain station to Town Centre Park, Lafarge Lake, Evergreen Cultural Centre, and Douglas College's David Lam campus. It's the only Tri-Cities station that legitimately blends transit access with park-on-your-doorstep lifestyle.

The walkshed is defined more by parks, trails, and the college than by retail, which creates a very different buyer profile than Coquitlam Central. Craig maps this station for clients who want SkyTrain without the density — and for parents of Douglas College students looking for a 10-year hold.

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Commute benchmarks

How long it actually takes to get somewhere from Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station.

Every number below is platform-to-platform, drawn from TransLink's published schedules as of April 2026 — not the optimistic estimates you'll see on real-estate listings.

To Waterfront Station
43 minutes
Downtown Vancouver, harbour-front
To Lougheed / Burnaby
26 minutes (Lougheed Town Centre transfer)
Transfer at Lougheed Town Centre
To Surrey Central
54 minutes (Production Way transfer)
Transfer at Production Way–University
The walkshed

What's within a 5-minute and 10-minute walk.

Town Centre Park and Lafarge Lake form the eastern edge of the walkshed. Pinetree Community Centre, the Evergreen Cultural Centre, and Douglas College David Lam sit inside the 5-minute ring. The residential inventory is a mix of older rental stock, a handful of newer towers (notably the Concord Pacific Glen Drive project), and the David Avenue townhome belt further east.

Inventory snapshot · April 2026

What's for sale near Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station, and what it costs.

Price bands below reflect current Tri-Cities market data as of April 2026. Call for live listings — the market moves weekly at this station.

TypePrice rangeWhat it is
Concrete high-rise condos$540K–$1.05MSmaller inventory than Lincoln/Coquitlam Central. 1-bed $540K–$680K; 2-bed $760K–$1.05M. Concord's Glen + Pinetree towers anchor the upper end.
Townhomes (10-min walk)$980K–$1.35MThe David Avenue townhome belt. 3-bed 1,380–1,750 sqft, built mostly 2008–2020.
Detached (15-min walk)$1.55M–$2.3MNorth-east Coquitlam detached lots, often backing onto Town Centre Park.
Schools

Schools inside the Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station walkshed.

The honest read

Pros and cons — the facts Craig gives every client.

What works

  • Lafarge Lake + Town Centre Park at the doorstep — unique in the Tri-Cities
  • Quieter than Coquitlam Central — fewer bus routes, less density
  • Douglas College drives baseline rental demand
  • Evergreen Cultural Centre = arts + community events within walking distance
  • Trailside living with SkyTrain — rare combo

What to watch for

  • End-of-line station — trains originate here, so westbound commuters benefit most
  • Less retail than Coquitlam Central — groceries are a 5-minute walk
  • Limited detached inventory inside the walkshed
  • Smaller pool of comparable sales for valuations
  • Cultural Centre event traffic on weekends
Craig Johnston, Coquitlam REALTOR®
Craig's take
"Lafarge Lake–Douglas is the 'SkyTrain without the noise' station. If your buyer cares about morning runs, lake views, and getting downtown in 43 minutes, this is the one. If they want retail on every corner, they should be at Coquitlam Central."
— Craig Johnston, REALTOR®, The Macnabs
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Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station has more moving parts than a single page can capture.

If you're serious about buying or selling inside this walkshed, a 20-minute strategy call puts the current inventory, the specific building dynamics, and the price you should actually be paying on the table.

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Questions Craig gets asked

The Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station questions that come up most.

What makes Lafarge Lake–Douglas different from other Coquitlam stations?

It's the only Tri-Cities station where Town Centre Park and Lafarge Lake are inside the 5-minute walkshed. You get SkyTrain access without the density or retail noise of Coquitlam Central.

Is Lafarge Lake–Douglas a good area for families?

Yes — Pinetree Secondary and Scott Creek Middle catchments, park-on-doorstep, and quieter residential streets just east of the station. The townhome belt on David Avenue is particularly popular with young families.

How long is the commute to Vancouver from Lafarge Lake–Douglas?

Approximately 43 minutes to Waterfront on SkyTrain. Being the terminus means you always get a seat westbound — a real quality-of-life factor for daily commuters.

Are condos near Lafarge Lake–Douglas cheaper than at Coquitlam Central?

Slightly — typically 3–6% lower per sqft for equivalent-age, equivalent-size stock. The trade-off is less retail density and fewer bus routes.

What's the closest grocery store to Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station?

T&T and Save-On-Foods at Coquitlam Centre, 5–6 minutes' walk south along Pinetree Way. Safeway at Sunwood Square is 8 minutes east.

What to read next

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Craig Johnston, licensed REALTOR® with The Macnabs — Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam specialist
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