Port Moody attracts many new businesses each year, partly because of the competitive costs and taxes in the city. Another advantage for doing business in Port Moody is the educated workforce available. Over 17,000 people in the city possess a post-secondary diploma.
The key sectors in Port Moody are professional, scientific and technical services, construction and real estate. The professional, scientific and technical services sector has more businesses in Port Moody than any of the other sectors. The second largest group of the workforce is construction, and itaccounts for 14% of the total amount of businesses in the city. The real estate sector accounts for 13% of the total businesses in the city.
Entertainment and Tourism
Since Port Moody is the “City of the Arts,” art and artists have a strong presence in the city, and regular festivals are hosted here. There are art centres and theaters located here to showcase the work of creative people from Port Moody. The city’s dedication to the arts is shown through the Arts and Culture Master Plan that they have developed to ensure an even stronger future for the arts. The city is an art lover’s paradise.
Parks and recreational activities are another large part of the city’s culture. The parks in the area are very diverse and offer something different to everyone. There are regular family parks, as well as forested parks. For dog owners, there are even some parks that allow dogs to be off of their leashes.
Ioco is a large, mostly forested area toward the north of the city. There are a few houses in this area but overall it is mostly dominated by Admiralty Point Park and Bella Cara Regional Park.
Pleasantside is situated beside the water, but is mostly made up of housing and is backed by a smallforested area. There is a school and there are restaurants in this area.
Heritage Woods is largely residential. There are many schools and parks here making it a great place for families. The Eagle Ridge Hospital is nearby in the southern part of the area. The northern part is mostly forest.
Moody Centre is situated beside the water in the south of the city. This area is filled with housing and businesses. Restaurants, services and other amenities are available in this area. There are schools and parks located here as well as the Port Moody Police Department.
Glenayre is the home of Suncor Energy. It is located south of Moody Centre. Most of this area is residential, with schools, parks and a community centre located here as well.
The areas of Pleasantside, Heritage Woods and Glenayre all have single-family homes for sale. Most of the single-family homes in these three areas are large and have many features to them. Large driveways and yards as well as attached garages are part of many of these homes. Heritage Woods also has some townhouses. These are also quite large and have a higher price point.
Moody Centre has single-family homes and commercial space. Many of the homes in this area have a lot of privacy with trees on the lots. The properties have driveways and yards and they are located near schools making these homes a great option for families. The commercial properties are perfect for office or industrial space and they are situated in a great location.
Home Style
Median Price
Home
$998,888
Apartment
$481,850
The table above is based on data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) National MLS® Report for April 2016 (the latest information available). Median prices are based on data from www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca.
Education
School District 43 is the board that manages schools in Port Moody. There are seven elementary schools, one middle school and two secondary schools. Core French and early and late French Immersion is offered to students by this school board. The board also values Aboriginal education and provides resources and opportunities for Aboriginal students.
Post-secondary institutions aren’t far with Coquitlam close by. Coquitlam College and a campus of Douglas College are located in Coquitlam. The drive is extremely short, about 12 – 15 minutes, making Coquitlam an excellent choice to further your education.