Port Moody wraps around the eastern tip of Burrard Inlet, a city of forested hills, tidal flats and a busy arts scene. In late fall the inlet turns silver and misty, and the waterfront park gets ready for the holidays. These Port Moody date ideas cover mid November into December, drawn from what the City, the museum and local arts groups have posted for 2026.
Inlet Walks
Rocky Point Park: Port Moody's best known park sits at 2800 Murray Street, right where the city meets the water. Walk out on the recreational pier, watch the tide creep over the mudflats and pick out the mountains reflected in the inlet. On a clear evening it is one of the prettiest free sunsets in the region.
Shoreline Trail: From the pier, two parallel paths follow the inlet to Old Orchard Park. One is paved and accessible, while the gravel walking trail adds a boardwalk over Pigeon Cove with water views. The six kilometre round trip takes about two hours with almost no climbing, so it suits a slow, chatty walk. The City describes this shoreline as a critical ecosystem for fish, birds and plants, so stay on the path and keep an eye out for wildlife. Bicycles and scooters are not allowed on the gravel trail, which keeps it peaceful for walkers.
Holiday Cheer at the Pier
Holiday Cheer at the Pier: On Saturday, November 28, the City kicks off the season at the Rocky Point pier with twinkling lights, carolers and festive games. Bring mittens, join in on a carol even if you cannot sing, and challenge each other at one of the games. It makes a sweet end to a day spent along Murray Street.
Trains and Local History
POMO Museum: Housed in the 1908 CPR train station at 2734 Murray Street, the museum also cares for the Venosta, a 1921 rail car. Through the fall and winter it opens Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and entry is by donation with $5 suggested. Note that the museum is closed on Sunday, November 29, and the Venosta is closed to regular visitors on December 5 and 6 and December 12 and 13.
Floral Workshop and Holiday Tea: On Friday, November 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., the museum hosts a holiday floral workshop, an easy way to make something festive side by side. On December 6 and 13 it serves Holiday Tea on the Train, with seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets go to museum members first in early November and then to the public, and proceeds support the museum.
Handmade Gifts
Blackberry Winter Arts Market: From November 19 to December 22, PoMoArts and the Blackberry Artists' Society fill the arts centre at 2425 St. Johns Street with locally crafted gifts. The artist run Blackberry Gift Shop inside is open daily from noon to 4 p.m., except statutory holidays, and members often staff the counter. Ask an artist about the piece you choose, and you will leave with a gift and a story. Free parking sits behind the building off Kyle Street.
A Night at the Inlet Theatre
Inlet Theatre and Galleria: The City's theatre at 100 Newport Drive hosts a lively mix of community shows. Theatre Around the Corner stages Amateurs by Petr Zelenka from November 19 to 21. The Inlet Music Series welcomes the Lache Cercel Ensemble on Saturday, November 28, and returns on Saturday, December 19 with O Come All Ye Soulful. Film fans can see The Mole Agent with the Port Moody Film Society on Friday, December 11. Tickets come directly from each organizer, so follow the links on the City calendar.
Sample Date Itineraries
1. Waterfront Saturday on November 28: A Shoreline Trail walk in the afternoon → Holiday Cheer at the Pier → the Lache Cercel Ensemble at the Inlet Theatre.
2. Makers and blooms on November 27: The Blackberry Gift Shop at noon → a stroll at Rocky Point → the museum floral workshop at 6 p.m.
3. Tea and a film: Holiday Tea on the Train on December 6 or 13 → a sunset at Rocky Point → The Mole Agent on December 11.
4. Stage and stroll, November 19 to 21: The first week of the Blackberry Winter Arts Market → a walk out to the Rocky Point pier → Amateurs at the Inlet Theatre.
Pro Tips for Memorable Dates
Tea on the Train tickets reach members first, so consider a membership if you want a sure seat.
The museum and the Venosta have closure days in late November and December, so check before you visit.
The gravel trail includes stairs, while the paved path suits strollers and wheels.
The gift shop closes at 4 p.m., so shop before an evening plan.
Inlet Theatre tickets are sold by each show's organizer, not by the City.
Dress for damp air by the inlet, since winter evenings feel chilly.
Port Moody makes it easy to slow down. Walk the water, find a handmade treasure and take in a show, and the season will feel full.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Photo credits: Rocky Point Park by Eviatar Bach, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Sailing on Burrard Inlet by Kalamazadkhan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; View from Rocky Point by Yuet Man Lee, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.