Port Moody at the Back of the Inlet
Location and Population
The City of Port Moody in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is at the southeast inland end of the Burrard Inlet, on which Vancouver stands where the inlet meets the sea. Port Moody adjoins the cities of Coquitlam on the east and south and Burnaby on the west. The city derives its name from Colonel Richard Clement Moody, 19th-Century commander of the Royal Engineer detachment at New Westminster.
Port Moody has the largest Korean contingent of any Canadian town of more than 10,000 residents, 6.6 percent of the population. In the 2006 Census, the City of Port Moody had 27,512 inhabitants, a 15-percent increase from 2001. Thirty percent identify themselves as immigrants, somewhat more than the 27-percent Canadian average. Median family income is $70,239; Eagle Ridge Hospital is the leading employer in number of workers.
History
Two events shaped the early history of the Port Moody: the 1858 gold rush on the Fraser River and the 1886 arrival of the first transcontinental train. In the first event, the need for a rear-guard defense for New Westminster, the colonial capital, caused the Royal Engineers to clear a trail to the Burrard Inlet to allow ships to unload military personnel and supplies if New Westminster were attacked from the south. After 1859, the town grew rapidly following land grants to many of Moody’s Royal Engineers.
In the second event, construction of a transcontinental railroad induced British Columbia to enter into confederation with Canada in 1871. Then the Canadian Pacific Railway announced in 1879 that the small town would be its western terminus. Population grew quickly through the early 1880s. There were high hopes that Port Moody would become a major west coast metropolis. The first scheduled passenger transcontinental train arrived in July 1886. Land prices soared skyward but soon fell back to earth when a line to Vancouver opened in 1887. Incorporation as a municipality came in 1913, when the Port Moody City Council met for the first time in April.
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Economy
A deep-water bulk loading terminal, two petrochemical distributors, a large manufacturer of finished wood products, and a thermal electric generating station represent traditional, heavy industries operating in Port Moody. Crafts and cultural businesses are also common, and there is a growing healthcare and social services economic sector.
Port Moody’s economic growth and development in recent years have been in the arts and culture sector manifested by the promotional slogan “City of the Arts.” About six percent of employment is in arts and culture, one of the highest concentrations of such jobs in Metro Vancouver.
The Oil Industry at Port Moody
In the early 20th century, employment opportunities in oil refining at Port Moody increased steadily. The Imperial Oil Company commenced operations in 1915 on the north shore of Burrard Inlet. By 1919, the refinery processed 2,000 barrels increasing to as many as 25,000 barrels of crude a day after a 1952–’53 retrofit. In 1921, the company built an adjacent town of 83 houses, a post office, two stores, a school, two churches, a community hall, tennis courts, and a sports field. This site served the plant workers, their families, and sailors of docked tankers. After the refinery closed in 1995, the town site became a heritage conservation area for preservation.
New Port Moody Live MLS Listings
Port Moody at the Back of the Inlet
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112 MORAY Street in Port Moody: Port Moody Centre House for sale : MLS®# R2514601
112 MORAY Street Port Moody V3H 2S5 
$8,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2514601
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,090 sq. ft.
DEVELOPERS this is the one you have been waiting for! A very rare opportunity to obtain a flat ONE ACRE parcel right in the middle of a bustling City core. Current RS-1 zoning calls for detached single family lots. Port Moody's RS-1S designation could allow for lots as small as 30' frontage. The area is currently being redeveloped with many town home and condo sites. This parcel has excellent MULTI FAMILY POTENTIAL. Located within .5km of the Evergreen line for an easy commute. Walking distance to Rocky Point Park, inlet trails, New Port and Suter Brook Village's, PoMo state-of-the-art rec centre, Brewery Row with its array of food trucks and everything else the City of the Arts has to offer. Property is accessible from Moray St as well as Flinn St. Call today! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty
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112 MORAY Street in Port Moody: Port Moody Centre Land for sale : MLS®# R2514603
112 MORAY Street Port Moody V3H 2S5
$8,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2514603
DEVELOPERS this is the one you have been waiting for! A very rare opportunity to obtain a flat ONE ACRE parcel right in the middle of a bustling City core. Current RS-1 zoning calls for detached single family lots. Port Moody's RS-1S designation could allow for lots as small as 30' frontage. The area is currently being redeveloped with many town home and condo sites. This parcel has excellent MULTI FAMILY POTENTIAL. Located within .5km of the Evergreen line for an easy commute. Walking distance to Rocky Point Park, inlet trails, New Port and Suter Brook Villages, PoMo state-of-the-art rec centre, Brewery Row with its array of food trucks and everything else the City of the Arts has to offer. Property is accessible from Moray St as well as Flinn St. Call today! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
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3053 ANMORE CREEK Way: Anmore House for sale (Port Moody) : MLS®# R2525914
3053 ANMORE CREEK Way Anmore V3H 5G6
$6,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2525914
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 10,207 sq. ft.
ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR – Whistler inspired “Gated Mountain View Estate” on flat 1.0-acre lot. No expense spared with an astonishing level of detail exceeding most 5-star resorts. 10,207 sq. ft. 6 bed, 10 bath main residence, air conditioning, heated floors, resplendent theatre room, chef’s kitchen, temperature-controlled wine room, 12 seat formal dining, man-cave downstairs, 6-car showcase garage, exterior covered deck with outdoor kitchen, barbecue area, covered lounge, heaters, speakers, wood burning fireplace. Lush manicured grounds include stunning $3.5 million poolhouse and garden, gym, subterranean spa, 5-hole golf putting green, convertible (basketball, tennis, hockey) sports court, trails and waterfall. Crestron automation and 2nd gated entrance offers complete privacy. A must see! More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
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2571 EAST Road: Anmore House for sale (Port Moody) : MLS®# R2552419
2571 EAST Road Anmore V3H 5G9
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2552419
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,559 sq. ft.
This spectacular home, refreshes & nourishes, an oasis for the soul, & offers peace & tranquility in a truly one-of-a-kind, private quiet setting. One of Anmore's original country estates, completely redesigned, modernized and rebuilt, inside and out, making certain to retain the originality of its' heart. Master craftsmanship does it justice. Two separate gated entrances welcome you home to grandeur in a park setting with mature landscaping. Enjoy enchanting evening strolls around this property without the need to walk to Buntzen Lake, a few blocks away. From inside, each window frames a certain beauty making it difficult to ever leave home! Cross over your very own bridge, breathe & be entranced...you'll know you've arrived! More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
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2057 RIDGE MOUNTAIN Drive: Anmore House for sale (Port Moody) : MLS®# R2542330
2057 RIDGE MOUNTAIN Drive Anmore V3H 0G7
$4,898,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2542330
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 7,403 sq. ft.
REMARKABLE PANORAMIC VIEWS! Prestigiously located in Pinnacle Ridge Estates, this magnificent 5 bed, 6 bath home built by Georgie Award winning Clay Construction features a level of quality and finishing seldom seen. Elegance abounds with solid hickory flooring, opulent gourmet kitchen, custom cabinetry, oversized golden typhoon granite island, top of the line appliances, and separate wok kitchen. Take the elevator upstairs to 3 bed inc master retreat with spa like ensuite and a private deck. Entertainer’s dream lower Rec level with custom bar, racking for 400+ bottles, high-tech theatre with 13 speakers acoustically engineered with 3D Projector, gym/hobby room + 2 add bedrooms. Enjoy a fully landscaped park-like backyard with room for a pool. Truly an exceptional opportunity. Call today! More detailsListed by Keller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
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209 KINSEY Drive in Port Moody: Anmore House for sale in "PINNACLE RIDGE" : MLS®# R2524797
209 KINSEY Drive Port Moody V3H 0G7
$4,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2524797
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,752 sq. ft.
PINNACLE SAPPHIRE is an exclusive estate designed by Zane Erickson & built by Mercury Projects. This GEM offers modern classic luxury w/high quality exotic finishings that will stand above what Anmore has ever seen before. Pinnacle Ridge Estates is recognized as the most luxury subdivision in Anmore “Hamptons of Vancouver”. What an opportunity to experience such luxury in this amazing subdivision. This 6,752 sq.ft. home sits on a 1 Acre lot with views of Anmore Valley, Burnaby Mountain, SFU & peaks of Burrard Inlet. Some of the features: elevator, heated floors, frameless glass railings, marble countertops, high end appliances, walnut floors, home automation system - Control 4 and much much more. Book Now for your Private Showing. More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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1404 CHARLOTTE Crescent: Anmore House for sale (Port Moody) : MLS®# R2545920
1404 CHARLOTTE Crescent Anmore V3H 4W5
$4,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2545920
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 9,442 sq. ft.
Luxurious Stunning park-like property in prestigious Anmore area. it offers 9442 sq ft and close to 1 ACRE lot with interior impeccable living quality. Completely RENOVATED and REDESIGNED in 2012 by top architect with highest standards and high-end material from Europe and North America. It sits on majestically manicured private gardens. Amazing stone water feature, drive through porche. Features include 12 ft arch ceilings, spacious gourmet kitchen and open concept floor plan. A 2 bedrooms legal suite with separate entrance in the lower floor with balcony and walk-in. Large media room/ Karaoke rec room and a nanny suite also in the basement. Heritage Wood Secondary catchment, showing start from March 24. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - Vancouver First Realty - Aedis Realty
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46 BIRCH Wynd in Port Moody: Anmore House for sale : MLS®# R2562236
46 BIRCH Wynd Port Moody V3H 4Y5
$4,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2562236
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 6,001 sq. ft.
GATED PRIVATE ESTATE - FRENCH CHATEAU STYLE HOUSE on 1.3 acres lot. Upscale quality & workmanship by award-winning master builder. Lots of vaults, wainscotting & features throughout the home. Located in Anmore's prestigious gated community. Offers AC, solid hardwood throughout, open concept kitchen equipped w/ KitchenAid appliances, pantry with butler pantry. MAIN FR features Master bdrm w/ fireplace, playrm & library as office. Upstairs 4 bdrms, plus games room that can be extra additional bdrm or media rm. Part basement can be set up for workshop or 25' x 28' recreation room w/ wet bar. Triple garage w/ open available additional parking space. Close to schools, Buntzen Lake, Sasamat Lake, the Burrard Inlet, biking and hiking trails are closeby. Truly one of Anmore's finer homes! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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3151 SUNNYSIDE Road: Anmore House for sale (Port Moody) : MLS®# R2550201
3151 SUNNYSIDE Road Anmore V3H 4Y7
$4,320,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2550201
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,088 sq. ft.
Pure Luxury Mansion! Large Master Suite with fireplace & rain shower head and body jets; Grand Entry with free standing staircase & vaulted ceiling. Located on flat level one Acre creel side private setting. Superb landscaping surrounded by forest, greenbelt, and mountain view. Buntzen lake Creek along the back. Lighted outdoor pool heated with new solar, spa, outdoor gym, large media room & recreation room & new custom cabinetry in bar. Wood crafted designed office. Walk to Buntzen Lake, few steps from trails. Gated large driveway with room for RV. First class brick wine cellar & side bar. Hard wired network, indoor & outdoor sound system, electronic gate, A/C, backup generator & sec camera. Over $300,000 renovation in 2018. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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2030 RIDGE MOUNTAIN Drive in Port Moody: Anmore House for sale : MLS®# R2477042
2030 RIDGE MOUNTAIN Drive Port Moody V3H 0G7
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2477042
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 7,215 sq. ft.
This executive luxury estate boasts panoramic views of the North Shore mountains and the Vancouver/Gulf Islands, located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Anmore, The private driveway with a milion dollar landscaping job leads you to this opulent home containing a luxurious grand entry, The chef's kitchen boasts professional grade appliance package plus a wok kitchen, main floor also has an en-suite. Home is fully automated, contains an elevator and custom millwork throughout, automatic blinds, and a bifold door. the home also contains a spa with steam room, theatre room with a full bar. expenses were not spared and comes with all the bells and the whistles, home is a must see More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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