Ioco/Heritage, Port Moody | Neighbourhood Profile

Now home to Skytrain & Brewery Row, make the move to Port Moody.

Situated around the eastern edge of Burrard Inlet next to Coquitlam and Burnaby, Port Moody is the smallest of the Tri-Cities. Now with the arrival of Skytrain rapid transit, it’s more attractive than ever as a place to call home. The four Ioco Heritage neighbourhoods in Port Moody north include Mountain Meadows, Heritage Mountain, Barber Street and the largest of the neighbourhoods North Shore Port Moody. For growing families, empty nesters or newly weds looking to buy their first abode, there is an excellent selection of condos, townhouses & detached homes. Drive along Ioco Road heading to Belcarra, and you’ll find many waterfront properties. The Heritage Mountain neighbourhood is just up the hill from Newport & Suter Brook Village – two master-planned urban neighbourhoods designed Whistler style, with residences, commercial space and plenty of shops, restaurants & cafes. For recreation, the North Shore Port Moody neighbourhood features a local fitness centre, ice arena, public library, tennis courts & soccer pitch. The Barber Street neighbourhood is adjacent to two beautiful BC parks: Buntzen Lake, home to a trail that goes around the lake through green forest, over a suspension bridge and includes quiet beach access. While Belcarra Regional Park has picnic sites, a pier, canoe & kayak rentals. Located in the Heritage Mountain neighbourhood is Bert Flinn Park, home to an extensive trail system for hikers and mountain bikers. The park is home to numerous birds and animals including bear, raccoon, coyote & barred owls.

For groceries, shopping & professional services, Newport Village has a Royal Bank, sushi restaurant, fashion outlets, pharmacy, butcher shop and more. While Suter Brook Village anchor tenants include Thrifty Foods, VanCity, Starbucks and 25 more shops & services. Other shopping nearby includes Copquitlam’s Town Centre and Port Moody’s historic downtown with the now famous Brewery Row, restaurants, Port Moody Community Centre & Public Library. Everything you need as a local is either just 5 minutes by car or a short bus ride away. The four Ioco Heritage neighbourhoods in the northern section of Port Moody are all within easy walking distance of a bus stop with connections to the Port Moody and Inlet Skytrain Stations. The closest major link by vehicle is Barnet Highway to take you directly to downtown Vancouver. The Heritage Mountain neighbourhood is home to Heritage Woods Secondary, so there’s Translink bus service up and down the mountain. Other public schools in this area as part of Coquitlam School District #43 include Eagle Ridge and Pleasant Side Elementary with grades from K to 5. In addition to Moody, Eagle Mountain & Scott Creek Middle Schools with grades 6 to 8. Gleneagle Secondary located in Coquitlam is just a short drive away. Nearby private schools include Our Lady of Assumption School with grades K to 12 and the Traditional Learning Academy.