Things To Do
Port Moody's natural setting gives a soft, wilderness edge to some of Metro Vancouver's urbanized communities.
At weekends, Vancouverites flock to its parks and waterways for hiking and water activities. Many city folk moor their pleasure craft in BC's largest marina: Reed Point.
Outdoor Recreation
Port Moody's gentle tides make kayaking a pleasure and its crescent shape shoreline is always busy with walkers, joggers and cyclists. The forested mountainside is home to Belcarra Provincial Park with its lovely lake and network of hiking trails, as well as Buntzen Lake Recreation Area, popular for its boating, fishing and many hiking trails. Several trails are suitable for mountain bikes.
The north side of Belcarra drops into Indian Arm, one of Metro Vancouver's most significant fjords that can only be explored by boat. Beyond Belcarra, set high on Eagle Mountain in neighbouring Coquitlam, the scenic Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club is within easy reach, and offers a challenging 18-hole, par 72 course.
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Wildlife Viewing
While the sheltered harbour still has some industry, freighters come and go at a seemingly relaxed pace thus making the waters save havens to sea lions lolling around on log booms, wading blue herons, eagles and geese. In the forested hills, black bear, coyotes, foxes, and black-tailed deer are not uncommon.
Festivals & Events
Golden Spike Days is Port Moody's signature event, celebrating its historical ties to the railway. Held in early July, Rocky Point Park transforms into a glorious family melee of open-air entertainment and tents, housing a myriad of children's activities from story telling to face painting. There's a petting zoo, pony rides, boat tours and spike driving contests as well as railway hand-car races, fireworks and a street fair.
Come Spring, nearby Noons Creek Hatchery takes the spotlight. Although open year round, its Fingerling Festival is when salmon fry are released into the river system.
Theatre & Performing Arts
Although small, Port Moody is proud of its developing arts scene which includes an annual Canadian Film Festival every February and a multi-cultural Festival of the Arts in the Fall. These are held at the Inlet Theatre alongside local work in the Galleria, both located at the Civic Centre complex.
Port Moody Arts Centre
Port Moody Arts Centre's central location makes it a mainstay for the arts community both for its extensive arts education programming and for its exhibits. Four separate galleries stage almost 50 juried shows a year, giving local, regional and some international artists an opportunity to share their talent. Local artisans also sell their work in the Blackberry gift Shop.
Drop by the Port Moody Arts Centre for information on what to see and do in and around Port Moody.
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