Old Orchard Park Beach Port Moody

Old Orchard Park: Port Moody's Swimming Beach

Category: Beaches & Parks | Area: North Shore of Port Moody Arm | Cost: Free | Best for: Families, picnics, calm-water swimming, Shoreline Trail walks

Old Orchard Park is home to Port Moody's only swimming beach. The small, sandy beach sits at the head of the Port Moody Arm of Burrard Inlet, where the water is calm and shallow, with a playground, picnic shelters and lawns rising behind it.

Where Is Old Orchard Park?

The park is at 630 Alderside Road on the north shore of Port Moody Arm. From St. Johns Street, follow Ioco Road along the water and turn onto Bentley Road to reach the parking lot.

Things to See and Do

Swim at the Beach

The saltwater beach is the city's designated swimming spot. Metro Vancouver samples the water regularly, and the City posts signs when swimming is not recommended.

Walk the Shoreline Trail

Old Orchard is a trailhead for the Shoreline Trail, a mostly flat, roughly 3 km path that links Port Moody's waterfront parks to Rocky Point Park.

Picnic in the Shelters

The picnic shelters are first come, first served, and there is a large grassy area for spreading out.

Let the Kids Play

A playground sits right next to the beach.

Getting There

By car: Follow Ioco Road from St. Johns Street and turn onto Bentley Road.

On foot or by bike: Walk or ride the Shoreline Trail from Rocky Point Park.

Good to Know

• Washrooms are in Old Orchard Hall.
• Adults may drink alcohol in the picnic shelter area between 11 am and dusk, but not on the beach.
• Smoking and open fires are not permitted in Port Moody parks.
• There are no lifeguards.

Best Time to Visit

Summer afternoons near high tide are best for swimming, as the water covers more of the shore.

More Beaches Nearby

For a freshwater swim, drive 15 minutes to White Pine Beach at Sasamat Lake. To the west, Barnet Marine Park has a longer sandy beach. See more in our guide to the best beaches in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you swim at Old Orchard Park?

Yes. It is Port Moody's only swimming beach. Check posted water quality signs before you swim.

Can you drink alcohol at Old Orchard Park?

Only in the permitted picnic shelter area between 11 am and dusk, not on the beach.

How long is the Shoreline Trail?

About 3 km between Old Orchard Park and Rocky Point Park.

Photo: End of Burrard Inlet 141013-63 (15447205508) by waferboard, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.