  
General Description
Port Moody is the smallest of the Tri-Cities with a population of about
21,000. It straddles on both sides of the Burrard Inlet bounded by Burnaby
to the west and Coquitlam to the south and east.
Economy
The City of Port Moody offers diverse housing, some employment
opportunities, and many recreational opportunities. Growth is principally
on the North Shore, a designated environmentally-sensitive area to protected
salmon bearing streams, greenbelts and west coast vegetation.
Housing & Real Estate
The median price for a detached home in February of 1999 was $270k.
However in Heritage Mountain, where the newer and large contemporary
homes are ranges from $300k - $450k, depending on size ,location and
view. The April Road subdivision offers some of the most gorgeous sunsets
and view of the Burrard inlet. While for a Whistler lifestyle check out
the Newport Village with its view condos and trendy markets, cafes, restaurants
and boutiques within the complex. The village of Belcarra and Anymore,
which are separate municipalities of their own adjoins Port Moody offers
a rustic lifestyle on large properties (from upwards of1 acre). Although
some of the more affluent are building homes in these exclusive communities
from $500k to over a $million; "give me the simple life".
Recreation
The Civic and private sporting facilities offers ample tennis & racquet
courts, swimming pools, ice rinks, several golf courses (Vancouver golf
club, Westwood Golf and Country club, Carnouties Golf Club) and playing
fields. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there is the Minnekhada Regional
Park (wildlife reserve, bird sanctuary, marsh, extensive walking trails),
and Mundy Park (175 hectare forest with 2 lakes in the city) right on
your door-step. There is a saying that because of all the trees and forest
in Coquitlam, one can smell the quality of air and lifestyle is so much
better; it is a great city to live in and raise a family.
This applies to Port Moody, Port Coquitlam as well, being in Tri-Cities.
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