Home: Port Moody Community
Port Moody is a horseshoe-shaped community that hugs the shoreline of Port Moody Arm, the very eastern end of Burrard Inlet. This was one of the first European-inhabited regions in the Lower Mainland. Today, the municipality is home to a largely middle-income populace, attracted by its proximity to nature and the ease of commuting to Vancouver using the West Coast Express. The only serious blights on the community are the ugly oil refineries line the north shore of Port Moody Arm; and the heavy traffic along the Barnet Highway into Vancouver.
Housing
Homes in Port Moody run $570-697,000; with townhouses ranging $386-410,000; and you’ll find condos costing $276-295,000.
Housing is predominantly bungalows, Vancouver Specials and newer executive detached homes. Most new housing is being built on the north shore, including a significant number of new townhouse and condominium developments. Two new developments are in The Mountain Meadows and Heritage Mountain. The more prestigious communities are on the south shore, particularly College Park and Glenaire, on the eastern slopes of Burnaby Mountain.
Schools
Port Moody schools are part of the Coquitlam District. Port Moody has 7 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.. Simon Fraser Univesristy is located in neighbouring Burnaby.
Shopping
While there are small strip malls around port Moody and a retail district in-town, the destination shopping generally gets done in neighbouring Coquitlam.
Recreation
Port Moody has several parks abutting or overlooking the Burrard inlet, and also a number of recreation facilities. Wilderness buffs can drive a short distance north to Belcarra Village or up to Buntzen Lake Reservoir, the warmest lake in the Lower Mainland.
Other Comments
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Community Map
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