Port Moody Real Estate
The City of the Arts on Burrard Inlet — where the transcontinental railway ended in 1885, where Brewery Row turned a Murray Street industrial strip into BC's most concentrated taproom destination, and where Rocky Point's tidal flats and old-growth Shoreline Trail have given the Tri-Cities' most distinctive small city its character.
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Port Moody has a founding moment most Canadian cities can't match: it was the original western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway's transcontinental line, completed in 1885. The first passengers stepped off the first train at the head of Burrard Inlet in Port Moody before the tracks were extended to Vancouver two years later, and the city has been gently trading on that historical distinction ever since. What's more interesting is what Port Moody has done with the 140 years since: it has built an identity around arts, culture, and a waterfront quality of life that makes it the most distinctive of the Tri-Cities despite being the smallest by population. The City of the Arts designation is genuinely earned, with a performing arts centre, gallery, and cultural programming that punches well above its demographic weight.
The modern symbol of Port Moody's character is Brewery Row — Murray Street, near the Moody Centre SkyTrain station, where craft breweries accumulated organically until weekend afternoons turned the strip into a taproom crawl that draws visitors from across Metro Vancouver. The concentration of brewing operations in a walkable block represents something that no planning department could have engineered: it emerged from Port Moody's mix of available industrial space, transit access, and a community predisposed to supporting local creative enterprises. Rocky Point Park amplifies the picture — a Burrard Inlet waterfront park with a heritage pier and tidal zone where the mussel beds have been a community gathering point for generations, with mountain views across the inlet that remind visitors why people choose this particular corner of Metro Vancouver.
For buyers, Port Moody offers one of Metro Vancouver's most compelling lifestyle-value combinations: SkyTrain access (two Millennium Line stations, opened with the Evergreen Extension in 2016), Burrard Inlet waterfront, forested trail networks, and an arts-oriented community character, at prices below North Vancouver's. The market spans heritage single-family homes in the original townsite and College Park, condominiums around Moody Centre, family townhomes in Klahanie and Heritage Mountain, and larger homes in Heritage Woods with mountain and inlet views. The range of housing types gives buyers at multiple price points access to Port Moody's distinct quality of life.
Heritage / Established Neighbourhood
Port Moody single-family homes in College Park, Glenayre, and the historic townsite — Burrard Inlet proximity and City of the Arts character in the Tri-Cities' most distinctive community.
$1,200,000 – $2,200,000
Port Moody · College Park · Heritage townsite · Tri-Cities
Condo / Moody Centre SkyTrain
Port Moody condominiums near Moody Centre SkyTrain and Brewery Row — transit-connected urban living steps from Burrard Inlet and one of BC's best craft beer destinations.
$600,000 – $1,000,000
Moody Centre · SkyTrain · Brewery Row · Burrard Inlet
Heritage Woods / Mountain Views
Port Moody Heritage Woods and Heritage Mountain family homes — Inlet and mountain views, forested neighbourhood character, and upland tranquility with SkyTrain access below.
$1,100,000 – $2,000,000
Heritage Woods · Heritage Mountain · Views · Tri-Cities
Port Moody Real Estate — FAQ
What is Port Moody known for?
Port Moody is the City of the Arts — known for a strong arts community, Brewery Row craft taprooms on Murray Street, Rocky Point Park on Burrard Inlet, and the historical distinction of being the original CPR transcontinental western terminus in 1885. It is the Tri-Cities' most boutique and character-driven community despite being the smallest.
What is Brewery Row in Port Moody?
Brewery Row is a stretch of Murray Street near the Moody Centre SkyTrain station where multiple craft breweries — Moody Ales, Twin Sails, Yellow Dog, Parkside, and others — have concentrated within walking distance of each other. The walkable taproom cluster draws visitors from across Metro Vancouver on weekends and is central to Port Moody's contemporary identity.
How do residents commute from Port Moody to Vancouver?
Port Moody has two Millennium Line SkyTrain stations: Moody Centre (near the waterfront and Brewery Row) and Inlet Centre. The SkyTrain reaches Commercial-Broadway in about 25 minutes and downtown Vancouver in about 35–40 minutes via the Expo Line connection. The Evergreen Extension opened in 2016 dramatically improved transit and spurred significant condominium development near Moody Centre.
What outdoor recreation is available in Port Moody?
Rocky Point Park offers Burrard Inlet waterfront, a historic pier, tidal mussel flats, and a kayak launch. The Shoreline Trail follows the inlet's edge through old-growth forest for roughly 10 kilometres. Belcarra Regional Park to the east adds forested hiking and swimming beaches. Buntzen Lake — a short drive — is one of Metro Vancouver's most popular day-use recreation areas.
What types of properties are available in Port Moody?
Port Moody offers heritage single-family homes in College Park and the original townsite, condominiums near Moody Centre SkyTrain, townhomes in Klahanie and Heritage Mountain, and larger homes in Heritage Woods with mountain and inlet views. The market is the most boutique of the Tri-Cities with average prices around $1,000,000+, and condos accessible in the $600,000–$900,000 range.
What is the BC Property Transfer Tax?
BC charges a Property Transfer Tax (PTT) on all real estate purchases: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% on $200,001 to $2,000,000, and 3% on the portion over $2,000,000. First-time buyers purchasing a home under $500,000 may qualify for a full PTT exemption.