Belcarra and Port Moody
Sightseeing
Belcarra Regional Park
Hiking trails, picnic area, beach, kayak rental in summer.
Outdoor recreational opportunities
Great hiking trails, swimming and beach in summer. Advanced parking free parking reservation required for hiking and/or beach access. https://www.bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas/buntzen_lake.html
80 locals recommend
Buntzen Lake
Great hiking trails, swimming and beach in summer. Advanced parking free parking reservation required for hiking and/or beach access. https://www.bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas/buntzen_lake.html
Small lake great for swimming. Easy beach access for smaller children.
33 locals recommend
Sasamat Lake
Small lake great for swimming. Easy beach access for smaller children.
Rocky Point Park
2800 Murray StCity/town information
Port Moody is a former mill town that has now evolved into hip and friendly alternative to downtown living. Lots of young families have settled in “Pomo”, and the industrial area is now sprouting multiple breweries, restaurants and distilleries. Easy access to public transit (Skytrain and West Coast Express), Inlet Park, grocery shopping and more.
28 locals recommend
Port Moody
Port Moody is a former mill town that has now evolved into hip and friendly alternative to downtown living. Lots of young families have settled in “Pomo”, and the industrial area is now sprouting multiple breweries, restaurants and distilleries. Easy access to public transit (Skytrain and West Coast Express), Inlet Park, grocery shopping and more.
There is a wonderful shoreline trail along Port Moody’s waterfront, an excellent picnic area with outdoor pool and food/drink options. Summer concerts in the park.
113 locals recommend
Rocky Point Park
2800 Murray StThere is a wonderful shoreline trail along Port Moody’s waterfront, an excellent picnic area with outdoor pool and food/drink options. Summer concerts in the park.
Rocky Point Ice Cream Port Moody
2800 Murray StExcellent Italian Bakery/deli, various cafes and restaurant options, green grocer, butcher, etc.
Newport Village
Newport DriveExcellent Italian Bakery/deli, various cafes and restaurant options, green grocer, butcher, etc.
Suter Brook has an excellent grocery store (Thrifty’s) and many other services: Starbucks, Liquor store, bakery, restaurant, bank and gyms, etc.
Suter Brook Village
130 Brew StSuter Brook has an excellent grocery store (Thrifty’s) and many other services: Starbucks, Liquor store, bakery, restaurant, bank and gyms, etc.
Beach and shore access
This is the beautiful little bay below the cottage. Steps from the front door.
Bedwell Bay
Craft Beer and Spirits
Many wonderful breweries and distilleries. Food trucks and ice cream too!
The Parkside Brewery
2731 Murray StMoody Ales
2601 Murray StTwin Sails Brewing
2821 Murray StThe Bakery Brewing
2617 Murray StRewind Beer Co.
Food scene
Browns Socialhouse Newport
215 Newport DrTaps & Tacos
91 Moody StRomer's Burger Bar
1873 W 4th AveHanayuki Sushi
221 Ioco RdMary Brown's Chicken
138 Brew StreetSpacca Napoli Pizzeria
2801 St Johns StVery good and authentic Italian pizza.
Grab your coffee and some all-butter baked goods here!
This is a Port Moody classic and is an easy stop if you are headed downtown Vancouver. Also perfect for delicious home style frozen take out dishes.
22 locals recommend
Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies and Baked Goodness
2302B Clarke StGrab your coffee and some all-butter baked goods here!
This is a Port Moody classic and is an easy stop if you are headed downtown Vancouver. Also perfect for delicious home style frozen take out dishes.
If he is open—and it is a little erratic—the breads are outstanding. Curated selection of other baked goods as well, including croissants.
Cascadia Bakehouse
2335 Clarke StIf he is open—and it is a little erratic—the breads are outstanding. Curated selection of other baked goods as well, including croissants.
Rocky Point Ice Cream Port Moody
2800 Murray StPeople line up for this stuff.
Super weird little place. The owner is eccentric and kind. Hip in for a coffee, then hit the ceramics shop on the same block for some very cool work by the owner, Izzy.
Grit Studio
2419 Clarke StSuper weird little place. The owner is eccentric and kind. Hip in for a coffee, then hit the ceramics shop on the same block for some very cool work by the owner, Izzy.
Elmo Baking Co.
Specializing in baked goods and all butter croissants.
Kokomo
New vegan eatery in Suter Brook village (across from Thrifty’s).
Hands down the best croissants in the area. Some other beautiful confections as well.
Pourquoi Pas Patisserie
Hands down the best croissants in the area. Some other beautiful confections as well.
Osteria Povera
A nice, local Italian joint.
Mama Said Pizza Co.
Talk of the town as a new pizza joint.
Outpost
Slick design, great little cafe/beer joint. Outdoor seating.
Grocery store
A huge and fabulous Asian grocery store at Coquitlam Centre. Amazing provisions and lots of prepared foods as well.
T&T Supermarket
2929 Barnet HwyA very good and very large grocery store about 20 mins from the cottage. Large selection of BC beer and wine, plus a good bakery and deli area. Not too expensive either.
Save-On-Foods
A very good and very large grocery store about 20 mins from the cottage. Large selection of BC beer and wine, plus a good bakery and deli area. Not too expensive either.