Port Moody (PoMo)

Existence of TCT signage usually indicates the official declaration of useable trail:

• Some of the signed trail may not be the final route. 

• Please do not rely on the signs to find the route. 

• To avoid disappointment, plan ahead by using this website and the book, 'Trans Canada Trail - the British Columbia Route'.

Caution  Expect detours where there is trail construction or maintenance in progress..

The Pedestrian/Cycling Trail (West to East)

Inlet Trail - Port Moody Boundary to Rocky Point

From across Petro Canada at the traffic light on the Barnet Highway follow the road down towards the Petro Canada Port and watch for the Inlet Trail starting on your right at the Port Moody Boundary.  This area was the location of Aliceville.  The ivy that you see along the trail was the backyard of residents.  The country store was on the road down to Petro-Canada Port.  The last house was sold to Gulf Oil Company in 1958.

From here travel on a forested trail to Reed Point Marina. The first bridge and its artificial cascading falls is .5 km into the Trail, the 2nd bridge .6 km, the 3rd .88 km, and Reed Point Marina 1.11(km).  The views take in the BC Hydro Thermal Plant and Mountain Views over Moody Inlet, an arm of Burrard Inlet.

Inlet Trail Continued (Reed Point to Union Street)

From Reed Point follow the paved path up the hill (.25km) and at the crest of the hill cross over to follow a trail that begins below the highway all the way to the Union Street taking in viewpoints, wooded areas and several vistas of the Moody Inlet and the mountains to the North and Northwest. At 0 .7 km into the Trail ignore a road going uphill and continue straight ahead where you will start seeing the extraordinary conveyor belts loading ships at Pacific Coast Terminal.  Further along the Trail there is a turn off to the right to Union Street (1.27 km).  Go up this trail and onto the overpass to get a sensational view of the whole Moody Inlet including Belcarra Park, Buntzen and Eagle Ridges and mountains as far as Mount Seymour. Double back to continue on the Trail.

Inlet Trail Continued to Schoolhouse Creek
photo by Kelly Koome

Continue on a natural Trail to Schoolhouse Creek where you will see the Pacific Coast Terminals Sulphur piles, and Reichhold Chemicals, the main industries along the inlet.

Note: Watch for the Discovery signs along the whole Port Moody Trail

Inlet Trail Continued (in Old Town) (1.5 km)

Follow Short Street, turn right on Douglas Street up to Clarke Street. Follow Clarke Street Eastward through the Old Port Moody Town. Do eat and browse along this section. At the end of the street turn north on an overpass going over railroad tracks next to the Pacific Express Commuter Station. In the early morning several trains go to Vancouver. In the late afternoon the train goes in the opposite direction stopping in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission

Shoreline Trail (1.6 km)
(Provision for Inline Skaters and Wheelchairs as well)

Take the staircase or ramp on your right down to Rocky Point Park which has undergone a magnificent facelift. Under the ramp is the old Port Moody Station Museum. It is worth checking out. Note that Port Moody was the end of the CPR line when it was completed in 1886. Follow the pathway towards the water and take in the pier and other shoreline sites. Follow the path along the shore to the Shoreline Trail which splits into a walking and a cycling path through a splendid forest. The cycling path is the main route of the the TCT but it is recommended that walkers take the more scenic trail along the water. Cyclists can choose to walk their bikes on the walking path for the more picturesque excursion. Approximately 1.5 km down the path, after going over a boardwalk and crossing 3 short bridges in succession. Watch to turn right at after the bridges.  The trail heads towards and over the tracks on the way to the playing fields.

Moody Centre Trail (1.4 km)

Proceed north along the tracks then east along Noons Creek where you can see a fish hatchery run by volunteers across the creek. Continue past the new Petro-Canada Ice Centre to Ioco Road.  Turn South to a sidewalk and cross over to the main entrance in Pioneer Park.  Follow the path in this park until it takes you on a sidewalk on Ioco Road.   Cross Ioco Road at the traffic light and continue through Newport Village a very interesting feature on this route. This road curves toward Ungless Way. Turn right (east) to Guildford Way and turn left on Guildford past Eagle Ridge Hospital. This is the Coquitlam/Port Moody boundary.

Excursions to Belcarra Park, Sasamat Lake, and Buntzen Lake are excellent side trips.

Distances:

(Note:   The TCT markers start at 0 on at the Burnaby Mt. Pavilion and finishes at 15.6 km at the Tri-City Pavilion in Coquitlam Town Centre Park)

Burnaby Mt. TCT Pavilion to Tri-City Pavilion = 15.6 km

Elevation Changes
There is no significant elevation change from the Burnaby boundary along the Inlet and Shoreline Trails.  Expect undulating terrain and a variety of surfaces on the Inlet Trail.

Public Washroom Facilities and Staging areas
New public washroom facilities are available at Rocky Point, The Petro-Canada Ice Centre and at the library entrance to the City Hall. Parking is available along Clarke Street, Rocky Point, and at the Ice Centre.

Accommodation
Camping
There is a campground at the entrance to Buntzen Lake in Anmore at Anmore Camplands 3230 Sunnyside Road. Be prepared to climb hills and to travel approximately 7.5 km.

Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, other
Tri-City Hotels, Motels, B&B, Camping
http://www.green-gables.com  
http://coquitlambc.agd.myareaguide.com/reservations.html
Woodside B&B (Port Moody)
Inlet Bay Retreat

Public Transportation
TransLink - There are bus stops at Union Street, all along Clarke St., Rocky Point, Port Moody Civic Centre, Port Moody/Coquitlam Boundary at Eagle Ridge Hospital on Guildford Way.
Westcoast Express (train) at Moody St. and Clarke Street at the bridge crossing over the tracks to Rocky Point.

Shops and Restaurants
Shops and restaurants are plentiful in Port Moody along Clarke Street and St Johns Street as well as in Newport Village.

For More Information
Overview and accommodation - Chamber of Commerce.
City of Port Moody
A history