Anmore

Getting there

See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

By car The Barnett Highway (Highway 7A) leads in from Burnaby and Vancouver from the west and on to Coquitlam and eventually Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. From the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), it's often quickest to take Gaglardi Way (exit 37) to Como Lake Rd and then make a left on to Clarke Rd.

Getting around

St. John's Street is the main street in, out and through Port Moody. Several community buses get away from St. John's Street into the surrounding neighbourhoods. The C25 bus serves Ioco. The C27 serves the Heritage Mountain area and parts of Westwood Plateau (Coquitlam), running from Port Moody station to Coquitlam station. The C28 provides similar service to the C27, except with more focus on the Westwood Plateau area. The city has complimentary electric car charging spots at City Hall, the library, the recreation Centre, Kyle Centre, the art centre, and Rocky Point Park.

By public transit TransLink, ☏ +1-604-953-3333. The main public transit network in the Vancouver area, including: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and White Rock. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). (updated Mar 2022) Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardl

See

1 Rocky Point Park, 2800 Murray Street (at the foot of Moody St). Small park that offers views of the Burrard Inlet. It's also the start of the Shoreline Trail and the first of a string of five linked parks along Port Moody's waterfront. There's a pier, seasonal outdoor pool, skate park and some walking/biking trails. (updated Aug 2022)

Do

Walk along the 3-km 1 Shoreline Trail which runs from Rocky Point Park to near Alderside Road, west of Bentley Road. It runs along the Burrard Inlet and is very scenic.

Nearby North of Port Moody are the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. The main attraction of these villages is two large adjacent parks with hiking, sandy beaches, swimming and some great views. To get the villages and the parks by car head north on Ioco Rd or take TransLink bus route 182.

Belcarra Regional Park 2 təmtəmíxʷtən / Belcarra Regional Park (northeast of the meeting of Burrard Inlet with Indian Arm, beginning near Belcarra Bay and extending to Sasamat Lake; the park is northwest of the Village of Anmore and to the southwest of Buntzen Lake), ☏ +1 604-520-6442. The park features several hiking trails and two beaches. (updated Apr 2023) Within the park, 3 White Pine Beach is a popular fresh water beach located on Sasamat Lake. The 4 Main Beach is salt water beach at the western end of the park the Indian Arm of the Burrard Inlet. From the Main Beach, the Admirality Point Trail, a trail with minimal elevation change, follows the shore to 5 Admirality Point, where it is possible to see along the Burrard Inlet, including Vancouver in the distance.

6 Buntzen Lake Buntzen Lake Recreational Area (located at the northern end of Sunnyside Rd in Anmore). daily 8 AM until gates close at 8PM in summer or dusk at other times. Buntzen Lake is a hydroelectric reservoir and is open to the public as a park. This park is a great spot to hang out for a day. You can just relax and hang out on the beach, BBQ and admire the scenery or do something and take advantage of the lake and trails. The park is very popular with locals and if you plan to drive in on a sunny weekend, it's best to arrive by 11AM/noon as the parking lot fills up fast. It has a beach and several hiking trails. (updated Apr 2023) One of the most popular activities are the excellent day hikes, ranging from 45 mins to the Dilly Dally loop,

Buy

1 St John Street. There are many stores along this corridor. (updated Apr 2023) 2 NewPort Village Mall, 276 Newport Dr, ☏ +1 604-294-0666. (updated Apr 2023) 3 Suter Brook Village. A neighbourhood with shopping, offices, and condos. (updated Apr 2023)

Eat

1 Browns Social House, 215 Newport Dr, ☏ +1 778 355-0754. M-F 11AM-midnight, Sa-Su 10AM-midnight. Well-priced casual dining with a varied menu. Starters $6-17, mains $12-20. 2 Pajo's Fish and Chips, 2800 Murray St (located in Rocky Point Park), ☏ +1 604 469-2289. Generally open 11AM-8PM during summer, hours variable at other times of the year and often closed during winter. Good fish and chips, very enjoyable on nice day if you are at Rocky Point. Fish options include cod (cheapest), salmon and halibut (expensive). There are also burgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers/dogs. $9-23 food & drink. (updated Mar 2015) 3 The Boathouse, 2770 Esplanade St, ☏ +1 604 931-5300. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F 11AM-11PM, Sa 9AM-11PM, Su 9AM-10PM. Upscale dining. Located at Rocky Point with view of Burrard Inlet and the Coast Mountains. Staters $7-13, mains $20-40.

Drink & nightlife

Pubs and bars 1 St. James' Well, 248 Newport Dr (in Newport Village), ☏ +1 604-461-0800. (updated Apr 2023)

Breweries Small breweries are located on Murray St near Moody St, near Moody Centre station (SkyTrain Millennium Line, see under "By train") and Rocky Point Park.

2 Moody Ales & Co, 2601 Murray St, ☏ +1 604-492-3911. (updated Apr 2023) 3 The Parkside Brewery, 2731 Murray St, ☏ +1 604-492-2731. (updated Apr 2023) 4 Twin Sails Brewing, 2821 Murray St, ☏ +1 604-492-4234. (updated Apr 2023) 5 Yellow Dog Brewing, 2817 Murray St, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2023)

Sleep

Accommodation options within Port Moody are limited. There is a larger selection of hotels in nearby Coquitlam, Burnaby and New Westminster.

1 Anmore Camplands & RV Park, 3230 Sunnyside Rd, Anmore, ☏ +1 604 469-2311, fax: +1 604 888-7142. RV and tent sites. Showers, swimming pool, playground and sport court. (updated Mar 2015) 2 At the Beach Guesthouse, 872 Alderside Rd, ☏ +1 604 469-1923, [email protected]. B&B overlooking the Burrard Inlet. All rooms include breakfast and wireless internet. The Spa Room has an in-suite spa and sauna. May-Sept $150/$175,