10 Facts About Port Moody

1.

Port Moody is a city in British Columbia, Canada, and a member municipality of the Metro Vancouver Regional District.

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2.

Port Moody is named for Colonel Richard Clement Moody, of the Royal Engineers.

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3.

City of Port Moody is located entirely in the Federal riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam and is represented in the House of Commons of Canada by Member of Parliament Bonita Zarrillo.

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4.

City of Port Moody is located entirely in the Provincial electoral district of Port Moody-Coquitlam and is represented in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia by Rick Glumac.

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5.

Port Moody is served by School District 43, which offers two public high schools, two middle school and seven elementary schools.

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6.

Port Moody won a large number of provincial, national and international awards.

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7.

Traditional industrial sector in Port Moody is characterized by a deep-sea bulk loading terminal, two petrochemical distribution operations, a large wood products manufacturer, and a thermal electric generating station.

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8.

On June 16,2004, Port Moody was officially trademarked as the “City of the Arts.

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9.

Festivals held in Port Moody include the Canadian Film Festival, the Festival of the Arts, Rotary Ribfest Search for The Perfect Pint Summer Sundays Concerts, Golden Spike Days, the Wearable Art Awards and the CP Rail Holiday Train .

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10.

Port Moody is home to the Inlet Theatre, an intimate 200-seat venue.

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