Port Moody

Port Moody is East of Burnaby, and North of Coquitlam. It is a part of the Tri-Cities, which includes Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra. Locals often refer to this grouping as “District 43”, after the public school district.

Transit

Port Moody has an integrated transit system run by Translink. It includes:

• Buses – Translink bus service includes, North and West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley and Aldergrove
• Skytrain – A light Rail Transit system that includes four routes, although some stops overlap.
  • Expo Line – Travels between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and King George Station in Surrey passing through South Burnaby and New Westminster.
  • Millennium Line – Travels between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and VCC-Clark Station in Vancouver passing through south Burnaby, New Westminster and North Burnaby.
  • Canada Line (Richmond – Brighouse) – Travels between Waterfront Station and Richmond-Brighouse Station. It travels under the Cambie Corridor and stops near the BC Cancer Agency and Vancouver General Hospital
  • Canada Line (YVR) – Travels between Waterfront Station and the airport. There is an additional five-dollar charge if travelling past Bridgeport on this train (check with Translink for exemptions).
• Seabus – A ferry that travels between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver.
• West Coast Express – A commuter rail service that runs Monday to Friday during peak morning and evening hours. It travels between Mission and Waterfront Station in Vancouver in the mornings and in the opposite direction in the evenings.

Translink’s service area is divided into zones:

Zone 1: Vancouver

Zone 2: West and North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Richmond

Zone 3: All other service areas

When traveling with Translink there are several fare options.

• Employer Passes – some of the hospitals have employer passes that you can join but they require a minimum one-year commitment.
• Monthly passes (FareCard)– These can be purchased at any FareDealer and offer a discount over purchasing daily fare. You can purchase them for travel in one, two or three zones. These provide for unlimited travel within the selected zone(s). Should you need to travel farther than the zone purchased you can purchase an AddFare on the bus (exact change only) or from a ticket vending machine at any station. Fares for West Coast Express must be purchased separately. On Sundays and Statutory Holidays you can use your FareCard to take five other riders with you for free. A total of six riders are allowed: Two adults (14 and older) and up to four children (13 and under) can ride on a single Adult FareCard, West Coast Express 28-day Pass, or Annual Employer Transit Pass.

* Resident Tip: Save your monthly passes, because you could be eligible for a federal tax credit

• DayPass – This option provides unlimited travel on the day purchased in all zones. You can purchase it at any Fare Dealer or ticket vending machines in any station. This can be used as a credit towards the purchase of a West Coast Express fare.
• FareSaver Tickets – These are a book of ten TransLink tickets that can be used on the Bus, Seabus or Skytrain. You can purchase them at any FareDealer. They offer savings over buying single fares. They last for 90 minutes and can be purchased for one, tow or three zones. You must validate these when you use them, this can be done on the bus or at any station.
• Single Fares – Can be purchased on the bus (exact change only) or at any station. They provide 90 minutes of travel within the purchased zone.
  • Concession fares – Children under 4 are free when accompanied by an adult. Children aged 5 to 13 pay a concession price as do adults weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and all day Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays pay a reduced price.

There is one option that is not available to you that you may hear about:

• U-Pass – UBC has a program for its students to provide transit savings, however as a resident you are classed as a learner so that you only pay registration fees not tuition. You are however entitled to some UBC perks such as a library card.

Hospitals

Eagle Ridge Hospital – 475 Guilford Way

Grocery Stores

• George’s Gourmet Meats – 245 Newport Drive
• Hilltop Market – 916 Clarke Road
• Mac’s Convenience Store – 265 Newport Drive
• One-Stop Market & Bottle Depot – 2409 Clarke Street
• Thrifty Foods – 170 Brew Street

Restaurants

• Aroma Indian Restaurant – 50 Queens Street
• Chomp Vegan Eatery – 7-201 Morrissey Road
• Fuji Sushi – 3017 St Johns Street
• Kurumba Restaurant Cuisines of Asia – 107-3003 St. Johns Street
• St. James’s Well – 248 Newport Drive (Pub Food)

Shopping

• Country Habitat Interior Designs – 3012 Murray Street
• Designs by Joye – 49 Queens Street (Jewellery)
• My Collection – 259 Newport Drive
• Newport Village – Newport Drive and Ioco Road
• Wish On A Star -268 Newport Drive (Gift Store)

Dry Cleaners/Laundromats

• Busy Bee Cleaners – 2827 Shaughnessy Street
• Busy Bee Cleaners – 1442 Prairie Avenue
• Clocktower Cleaners – 1125 Nicola Avenue
• Qualitizing Dry Cleaners – 2539 Shaughnessy Street
• Twin B’s Drycleaners – 2755 Lougheed Highway

Gyms/Fitness Centres

• Curves – 2809 Spring Street
• Eagle Ridge Fitness – 2625 Saint Johns Street
• Innovative Fitness – 400 Capilano Road
• Pro-Fit Boot Camp – 2411 Saint Johns Street
• Survivor Bootcamp - 507 Cardiff Way

Childcare

• Aspenwood Before and After School Care – 180 Aspenwood Drive
• Coronation Kids Care – 135 Balmoral Drive
• Glenayre Montessori Centre – 495 Glencoe Drive
• Kinder Kampus – 195 Barber Street
• Kinder Kampus – 646 Bentley Road

**Please use the childcare search available online to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the above providers and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.**

ŸParks/ Attractions

• Andre’s Wines – 2120 Vintner Street
• Old Orchard Park – 590-646 Bentley Road
• Rocky Point Kayak – 2715 Esplanade Avenue
• Rocky Point Park – 2800 Murray Street
• Shoreline Park – 2902 Murray Street

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**