A quiet residential pocket at the base of Burnaby Mountain with good-sized lots, strong bus connections along Clarke Road, and some of Port Moody's best SSMUH potential.
Glenayre sits on Port Moody's southwest edge, bordered by Clarke Road and North Road at the base of Burnaby Mountain. It's one of the city's original residential areas — developed in the 1950s with curving streets, mature trees, and single-family homes on lots that have aged gracefully.
The neighbourhood has a distinctly settled character. Yards are well-kept, streets are quiet, and the community centre hosts programs and events throughout the year. Simon Fraser University is just up the mountain, which brings a younger demographic to some nearby rentals, but the core of Glenayre is family-oriented and stable.
What makes Glenayre increasingly interesting from an investment perspective is the combination of good lot sizes, reasonable pricing relative to the mountain neighbourhoods, and strong bus connections along Clarke Road — which may qualify some lots for up to 6 units under SSMUH. It's a neighbourhood with real upside potential.
Glenayre benefits from its position between Port Moody's core and the Lougheed corridor. You get the quiet of a residential neighbourhood with quick access to multiple shopping and recreation hubs.
Glenayre is well served by School District 43, with schools at every level accessible within the neighbourhood or a short distance away.
Glenayre Elementary is the neighbourhood's own school, centrally located and well-regarded. For middle school, Banting Middle School is the primary option. Port Moody Secondary and Dr. Charles Best Secondary (in Coquitlam, just across the border) serve the high school years. Simon Fraser University sits at the top of Burnaby Mountain for post-secondary — literally up the hill from the neighbourhood.
Glenayre's transit connections are one of its strengths. Clarke Road — which borders the neighbourhood — carries frequent bus service, including the 97 B-Line, connecting south to Lougheed and Burquitlam SkyTrain stations and north to Port Moody's core.
Burquitlam Station on the Evergreen Extension is the nearest SkyTrain stop and is accessible by bus within minutes. The frequent bus service along Clarke Road is significant for SSMUH eligibility, as lots within 400 metres of qualifying stops may be eligible for up to 6 units rather than 4. This makes Glenayre one of Port Moody's most transit-advantaged SSMUH neighbourhoods.
Under British Columbia's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) legislation, many single-residential lots in Glenayre now qualify for increased density. Port Moody amended its zoning bylaw in June 2024 to align with these provincial requirements, and the city's Guide to SSMUH was adopted in July 2025.
Glenayre's combination of good lot sizes, lower entry prices, and potential 6-unit eligibility makes it one of Port Moody's strongest SSMUH value propositions. Contact Dawar to find out exactly what your lot qualifies for.
Glenayre is a neighbourhood for people who appreciate quiet streets and practical proximity. Families are drawn by the schools and the community centre. Students and young professionals like the SFU connection and bus access. Investors are increasingly paying attention to the SSMUH potential.
The community has a settled, mature feel — this isn't a flashy neighbourhood, but it's well-kept, well-connected, and increasingly well-positioned. Residents enjoy the dual identity of being in Port Moody while having Coquitlam and Burnaby amenities almost equidistant.
Every lot in Glenayre is different. A free feasibility study gives you the specific answer — unit count, buildable area, and strategy — for your address.