Discover Port Moody
10 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Belcarra Picnic Area
Small seaside picnic area inside Belcarra Regional Park offering rocky shoreline, tide pools, forested trails and wide views across Burrard Inlet to Vancouver and the North Shore. Photographers can capture coastal foregrounds, layered midground water and distant city/peaks at sunrise or sunset. Easy parking and short walks from the lot make it accessible; expect more visitors on weekends and summer afternoons. Dress for wind and tide changes; no entry fees.
Woodhaven Swamp
Woodhaven Swamp offers intimate cedar and alder wetlands with mirror-like water, floating logs, and dense moss — ideal for reflective compositions, moody mist shots in fall/winter, and close-up bird/amphibian images. Accessible via a short boardwalk/trail in Belcarra; small parking areas and seasonal mud can affect access. No entry fee; bring insect repellent and waterproof shoes. Best light is early morning for calm water and mist, or late afternoon for warm sidelighting; weekdays are quieter.
Heritage Mountain Park
Small hilltop park with forested trails and vantage points overlooking Burrard Inlet, Port Moody and the North Shore mountains — ideal for panoramas, layered landscapes and seasonal light. Best at golden hour or after rain/fog for moody atmospherics. Easy access from Parkglen Pl with limited roadside parking; no entry fee. Trails are short but can be uneven—wear good shoes. Weekdays and early mornings cut crowds; bring insect repellent in summer.
Old Mill Site Park
Old Mill Site Park offers mossy forest trails, remnants of mill foundations and views over Burrard Inlet — a mix of intimate nature, textured ruins and coastal panoramas. Best light is at golden hour for warm inlet light and backlit tree trunks; overcast days bring out greens and waterfall detail. Small parking off San Remo Dr; trails are short but uneven (sturdy shoes). No entry fee; arrive early weekdays to avoid locals and dog walkers.
Rocky Point Park
Small waterfront park on Burrard Inlet with a long pier, rocky shoreline, tidal pools and mountain/Vancouver skyline views. Ideal for seascapes, pier-leading-lines, and sunset/sunrise color. Easy access from Murray St with free park entry and on-site parking (can fill on summer weekends); transit access via local buses. Best at golden hour (sunset over the inlet) or sunrise for calm water and low crowds; low tide reveals tidal pools and foreground textures. Expect families and dog-walkers; seapl
Pioneer Memorial Park
Small waterfront park with open lawns, mature trees and a pioneer memorial—good for intimate landscape and waterside compositions with views across Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountains. Easy, free access from Knowle St with nearby street parking; wheelchair‑friendly paths. Best at golden hour or sunset for warm light and harbour reflections; weekdays and early mornings reduce visitors.
Old Orchard Park
Small coastal park with remnants of old orchard, shoreline, rocky outcrops and trails along Burrard Inlet. Great for intimate landscape and waterscape shots, reflections, low-tide textures and distant industrial/mountain backdrops. Best light at sunrise and late afternoon; easy, mostly flat access from Alderside Rd with limited street parking. No entry fee; dog-friendly — expect local walkers on weekends.
Bert Flinn Park
Small waterfront park on Port Moody’s Burrard Inlet offering rocky shoreline, tidal pools, forested trails and distant mountain/industrial silhouettes. Best at golden hour for warm light on rocks and reflections; low tide reveals foreground textures. Easily reached by car or transit; roadside parking on David Ave, mostly flat and kid/dog friendly.
James Park
Small waterfront park on Burrard Inlet offering inlet vistas, dock/pier lines, sheltered coves and mountain/backdrop silhouettes. Ideal for sunrise and golden-hour shots of water reflections and commuter boats. Easy access with street parking nearby, no entry fee, flat paths for tripod use. Weekdays and early mornings reduce jogger and dog traffic; weather can be moody—bring ND/grad filters for varied skies.
Rocky Point Spray Park
Small waterfront spray park inside Rocky Point Park offering dynamic water jets, children at play, boardwalks, and views across Burrard Inlet to the North Shore. Photograph lively motion, reflections on wet surfaces, and contrast between playful foreground activity and the industrial/forest skyline. Best at early morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer families; summer weekdays are least crowded. Easy street parking and paved paths; no entry fee. Accessible pathways and nearby wash/