At present, Port Moody citizens are served by shops and services within the city and by large shopping centres in neighbouring communities. The ongoing development of the Town Centre should bring a multitude of additional services. Many attractive cafes and restaurants are located throughout the city. The new Port Moody Civic Centre features a combination of public library, council chamber, civic offices and community theatre. The old City Hall building was renovated in 1996 to serve as a new Port Moody Arts Centre .
Numerous trails are available for walking, cycling, and wildlife or bird watching.
The City is proud of its park system. Foreshore Park and its scenic four-kilometre shoreline trail connect Old Orchard Park on the north shore with Rocky Point Park and its popular recreational pier on the south shore. In addition to neighbourhood parks throughout the City, Port Moody also has Belcarra Regional Park. The Buntzen Lake Recreational Area is just minutes away. Transportation A car ride from Port Moody to downtown Vancouver takes 30-40 minutes.