The City of Port Moody, BC, Canada is located in British Columbia’s lower mainland at the head of Burrard Inlet. It is also at the foot of Eagle Mountain.

The population of Port Moody is about 30,000. The City was incorporated in 1913.. It is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Vancouver, BC.

The North Trail

Port Moody is 4.5 miles (7.3 Km) north of New Westminster via the North Road. In 1859 the Royal Engineers commanded by Col. Richard Moody (The City is named after him) were directed to clear a trail from Burrard inlet to New Westminster for defense purposes. The North Road is that same trail. The road can most easily be found by going northeast on 10^th Avenue to its end, it terminates at North Road.

Where is Port Moody?

Port Moody is roughly “U” shaped around the east end of Burrard Inlet. Its southern border is only about one half mile south of the inlet. In general its borders are all less than a mile (1.6 Km) from the inlet.

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Port Moody is surrounded by Coquitlam. If you look at Coquitlam on the map to the left it is along the top left of center and is yellow in color. Two-thirds of the way down its left border Burrard Inlet juts into Coquitlam. The area around the inlet is Port Moody.

Port Moody is most easily found by taking Trans-Canada to Exit 40. Go northeast on Burnette Avenue for 0.3 mi. (0.5 Km) to the Lougheed Highway and turn left (west). Travel 1.1 mi (1.8 Km) west on the Lougheed Highway then turn right onto North Road. The north road will take you into Port Moody. The road will take a turn to the right onto Clark road and end at its Junction with Highway-7A as it goes through Port Moody.

The Railroad

Port Moody was the original terminus of the transcontinental railroad. In 1879 Port Moody was named the western terminus for the Canadian Pacific Railway. On July 4, 1886 the first transcontinental train arrived at Port Moody with about 150 passengers.

Shopping

Port Moody’s historic downtown area can be found on St. Johns Street which is also BC Highway-7A between Elgin and Moray Streets. The downtown area is alive and vibrant with many interesting shops and restaurants.

Port Moody also has a new shopping area, Newport Village. It is located in Port Moody’s new town centre area. From St. Johns Street at the east end of the downtown area turn north on Loco Road and go 0.3 miles (0.5 Km).

Recommended Attractions in Port Moody

Restaurants
We don’t recommend any restaurants or lodging in Port Moody at this time. See listings below.
Lodging

Attractions
Port Moody Arts Centre 2425 St. John’s Street Port Moody, BC, Canada V3H 2B2 604-931-2008 http://www.pomoartscentre.ca/ The Blackberry Art Gallery is a free public art gallery located in Port Moody’s original City Hall that was built in 1913. This gallery consists of four exhibition spaces.
Museums
Port Moody Station Museum 2734 Murray Street Port Moody, BC, Canada V3H 1X2 604-939-1648 http://www.vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum/ The station that houses the museum was built in 1905. There is a refurbished railway car on the site that is also part of the museum.
Parks & Gardens
Rocky Point Park 2715 Esplanade Ave, Port Moody, BC V3H 1A1 604-931-8852 Turn north on Moody Street off of St. Johns Street in the downtown area to access this waterfront park. There is a recreational pier, boat launch, outdoor seasonal pool, bike trails, play ground, spray park, seasonal ice cream and fish & chips vendors, and wildlife viewing.	PoMo Rotary SK8 Park 2800 block of Murray Street Port Moody, BC This skate park was opened by the city in 2002 and is in one of the City’s waterfront parks. Murray Street is north of the downtown area along the water. Helmets are required.
Visitor Information
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 1209 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC, Canada V3B 7Y3 604-464-2716 http://www.tricitieschamber.com/ The Tri-Cities Chamber serves the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Unfortunately there is not a lot of visitor information on their site.	City of Port Moody 100 Newport Drive PO Box 36 Port Moody, BC, Canada V3H 3E1 604-469-4500 http://www.cityofportmoody.com In July and August the city operates a visitors’ center in the Port Moody Arts Center, 2425 St. John’s Street. See Port Moody Arts Center under attractions above.

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

The Boathouse – 604-931-5300

2770 Esplanade Ave, Port Moody, BC

Golphis Steak & Lobster – 604-931-4541

2409 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B2

Jameson’s Newport Restaurant – 604-461-7676

215 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9

Saint St Grill – 604-937-7477

2514 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4

Sultri – 604-469-6833

50 Queens St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2N4

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

Restaurants – Pizza

Dino’s Steakhouse and Pizza – 604-461-4461

3180 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C7

Sergio’s Pizza – 604-469-6005

7-2929 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C2

Restaurants – Pubs

Golden Spike Pub & Bistro – 604-461-1188

3224 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C9

Jake’s Crossing Pub – 604-939-7811

2414 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B1

The Point Neighbourhood Pub – 604-936-1400

2524 ST Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4

St Jame’s Well Pub – 604-461-0800

248 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 5B9

Restaurants – Specialty

Rehanah’s Roti & Trinidadian Food – 604-936-1969

2518 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4

Rosa’s Cucina Italiana – 604-939-7500

2331 Clarke St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1Y9

Rozzini’s Restaurant & Café – 604-469-2444

1 – 2810 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C1

Restaurants – Fast Foods

A & W – 604-939-2371

2528 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2B4

Dairy Queen – 604-461-1411

3141 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2C8

Pajo’s Fish and Chips – 604-469-2289

Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, BC

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Gallagher’s Coffee Bar and Café – 604-461-4717

232 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC

Starbucks – 604-469-3318

320 – 221 Ioco Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 4H2

Tea Café Muse – 604-469-1565

8 – 3130 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC V3H 5E3

Lodging

Lodging – Hotels – (with room service)

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

Lodging – Motels

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

At the Beach Retreat – 604-469-1923

872 Alderside Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H 3A6

Inlet Bay Retreat – 604-469-2760

23 Axford Bay, Port Moody, BC V3H 3R4

Woodside Bed and Breakfast – 604-939-3718

100 College Park Way, Port Moody, BC V3H 1S4

Lodging – Vacation Rentals & Cabins

RV & Camping

RV & Camping Information

Other Attractions

Antiques

Art Galleries

Artistic Framing Art Gallery – 604-931-8801

2507 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC

Blackberry Gallery – 604-931-2008

2425 St Johns St, Port Moody, BC

Electronic Avenue Art Gallery – 604-461-8040

50 Electronic Ave, Port Moody, BC

Heritage Mountain Gallery – 604-461-9888

224 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 5B9

Inlet Wellness Gallery – 604-939-1059

2320 Clarke St, Port Moody, BC

Joye Designs Stone Art Gallery – 604-931-2662

49 Queens St, Port Moody, BC

Lone Cypress Gallery – 604-937-0998

2411 Clarke St, Port Moody, BC

Gift Shops

L’il Monkeys Personalized Baby Gifts – 604-306-4007

1502 Fernwood Place, Port Moody, BC V3H 4A6

Peach Tree Gift Gallery – 604-939-4116

2700 Clarke St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1Z1

Wish on a Star – 604-469-2777

268 Newport Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 5B9

Golf

Museums

Parks/Gardens