One of Port Moody's most amenity-rich areas. Home to the recreation complex, library, City Hall, Newport Village, and waterfront properties along Ioco Road — with strong multiplex potential.
North Shore Port Moody wraps around the northeast edge of Burrard Inlet, bordered by Heritage Mountain above and Barber Street to the east. It's one of the city's most well-rounded neighbourhoods — combining recreation infrastructure, shopping, waterfront access, and a mix of housing types that ranges from condos in Newport Village to detached homes with inlet views along Ioco Road and Bentley Road.
This is where many of Port Moody's key civic amenities are concentrated. The recreation complex (with its Olympic-size ice rink, gym, and courts), the public library, City Hall, tennis courts, and soccer pitches are all within the North Shore boundaries. Newport Village and Suter Brook Village sit at the neighbourhood's southern edge, providing walkable shopping, dining, and services.
The housing mix creates interesting dynamics. Newport Village's condos and townhomes appeal to young professionals and downsizers. The detached homes along the waterfront and up toward Heritage Mountain attract families and investors. Some of these detached-home lots carry significant SSMUH potential.
North Shore has the most concentrated amenity cluster in Port Moody. Daily life here requires very little driving.
North Shore is served by School District 43, with schools accessible both within the neighbourhood and in adjacent areas.
For elementary, families can access Moody Elementary and Seaview Community School, or head up the hill to Heritage Mountain Elementary. Moody Middle School serves the middle years. Heritage Woods Secondary is the closest high school for the northern part of the neighbourhood, while Port Moody Secondary serves the southern end. The neighbourhood's proximity to both Heritage Mountain and Port Moody Centre means multiple school options are within easy reach.
North Shore benefits from its central location. Inlet Centre SkyTrain Station on the Evergreen Extension is nearby, providing rapid transit access to the rest of Metro Vancouver. Bus routes along Ioco Road connect the neighbourhood to the SkyTrain stations and to other parts of Port Moody.
The proximity to Inlet Centre Station is important for SSMUH. However, properties directly adjacent to the station may fall within the transit-oriented area (TOA) covered by Bill 47 rather than SSMUH. For most North Shore residential lots, standard SSMUH rules will apply, but location matters. Newport Village and Suter Brook Village are walkable, making car-light living feasible for parts of the neighbourhood.
Under British Columbia's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) legislation, many single-residential lots in North Shore 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.
North Shore's mix of housing types and proximity to both transit and amenities make it a strong candidate for development. Whether your lot falls under SSMUH or Bill 47 depends on its specific location. Contact Dawar for a free feasibility study.
North Shore attracts a diverse mix. Young professionals enjoy Newport Village's urban feel and SkyTrain access. Families appreciate the schools, recreation, and green space. Retirees value the walkability and amenities. Investors watch the area closely for both rental demand and development potential.
The neighbourhood doesn't have a single dominant character — it shifts from urban village to quiet residential to waterfront depending on where you are. That variety is part of its appeal. You can choose your lifestyle within a single neighbourhood, and everything you need for daily life is close at hand.
Every lot in North Shore is different. A free feasibility study gives you the specific answer — unit count, buildable area, and strategy — for your address.