Heritage Woods Port Moody

Heritage Woods is more than just a beautiful location, it is a unique master-planned community designed by Parklane Homes. From the spectacular views and tranquil mountain setting to its outdoor activities, it’s not surprising that so many people are pleased to call it home.

There is a close knit community environment here with its own schools, parks and community centre. Just a swift drive down the hill you will find fantastic restaurants and superb shopping at trendy NewPort Village.  For all your shopping needs cruise over to Coquitlam Centre. Also, there are 5 major supermarkets to choose from all within a 10 minute drive.

The area is home to a selection of highly rated schools and colleges. Many are within easy walking distance of your home and others are just a short drive down the hill. Enjoy the great outdoors at Rocky Point Park, Buntzen Lake or the numerous trails scattered throughout the mountain.

Schools Serving Heritage Woods

Aspenwood Elementary, Grades K-5

2001 Panorama Drive, Port Moody, 604-461-7680

Port Moody Middle, Grades 6-8

3115 St. Johns St., Port Moody, 461-7384

Heritage Woods, Grades 9-12

1300 David Ave, Port Moody, 604 461 8679

About Port Moody

Port Moody – City of the Arts! – is located at the head of Burrard Inlet and at the foot of Eagle Mountain. A vibrant city of 30,000, Port Moody is located an easy 40 minute drive from both downtown Vancouver and the US border, and just steps from seaside parks, mountain trails and lakes.

History

The early inhabitants of this area were the Squamish and Musqueam bands of the Coast Salish people, their ancestors having occupied the Lower Mainland for the past 8,000 years. They used the Port Moody area to fish, hunt and gather shellfish. Evidence of their summer campsites, in the form of shell middens and Indian artifacts can be found at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet.

Non-indigenous people began to occupy the area around 1800. Fur traders regularly traveled through this region. With the appearance of gold prospectors during the Cariboo Gold Rush of 1858 and the need to develop a back-door defence for New Westminster, in 1859 the Royal Engineers--under the command of Col. Richard Moody--were sent to clear a trail. The trail, later known as North Road, would allow ships anchored in Burrard Inlet to unload military supplies and personnel if New Westminster were attacked from the south. No attack occurred, but a town - at first no more than a cluster of tents and shacks - began to grow.

Big changes came in 1886 when Port Moody was named the original Pacific terminus of the transcontinental railroad, later extended to Vancouver. The town experienced an influx of new residents, from 200 people in 1887 to 1,200 in 1910, and the combination of railroad and harbour proved ideal for many light and heavy industries that have come and gone over the past century. Port Moody was incorporated as a city in 1913.