02 The story
Where Port Moody began
Moody Centre grew up around the railway in the 1880s, when Port Moody was briefly the western end of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Its main street, St. Johns Street, became the town’s commercial spine, and the blocks around it still hold some of the city’s oldest homes and buildings, including quiet streets of early 20th century houses.
Today Moody Centre is a mix of old and new. Low-rise shops and restaurants line St. Johns Street, the Port Moody Arts Centre is a short walk away, and redevelopment around Moody Centre station is adding new homes and businesses. The station itself opened to SkyTrain in 2016, making this one of the easiest parts of Port Moody to reach without a car.
Brewers Row
Moody Centre’s biggest draw is Brewers Row, a short stretch of Murray Street directly behind the SkyTrain station where several craft breweries sit side by side. Most have tasting rooms and patios. On sunny weekends the street fills with people hopping between taprooms, then walking off a flight or two in Rocky Point Park across the road.
Arts and history
The PoMo Museum, housed in the historic railway station near Rocky Point Park, covers the city’s railway and mill history. The Port Moody Arts Centre offers exhibitions, classes and events throughout the year, reflecting the city’s City of the Arts identity.
Tip: Brewers Row gets very busy on summer weekends. Arrive early afternoon or come on a weekday evening, and take SkyTrain rather than driving so parking is not a concern.
