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Having lived all my life in Westwood plateau, I considered living in anmore as it is only 5 min drive away from plateau blvd where my parents live. But I find that the demographics in anmore feels like Abbotsford. Theres still a large trailer group up there and the people living in the old houses are hostile to new comers. I also considered belcarra, but it is about 1-2 million above my budget. Back in the 90’s, anmore was considered a ghetto by the locals. I haven’t really considered eagle mountain because in the 90’s, it was considered the poor man’s west wood plateau. Perhaps not anymore, but I still can’t get those stereotypes out of my head. I live in Vancouver west, but I still go to Coquitlam all the time as my family lives there. Almost every time I pass through Port Moody, there’s usually some road rage incidents. It’s really unfortunate. I just haven’t had any good experience of Port Moody.
@hammertimee777 I appreciate you sharing your experience. I am aware that I have my own mental map of Vancouver that is highly outdated. It's something that I try and fight due to the nature of my work. I try and see every community, neighborhood and city with fresh eyes now. I think that's only natural for people that have lived in a place their whole lives and where we've seen so many significant changes over such a relatively short time...to carry with us some outdated stereotypes. From personal experience, the area that I currently live in was an area that would have been unsafe when I was young. A very rough and troubled neighborhood. Today, it's an upscale neighborhood with highly skilled and educated (and paid) new residents...similar things could be said about some areas of the Westside of Vancouver that are now considered excellent neighborhoods (such as Dunbar or Kitsilano)...so I'm not surprised in how you describe the changes you've witnessed over the years! Again, thank you for sharing your insights! I love to hear from people with first-hand experience of the areas I'm covering. :)
I won't interested in being too far away from grey point or kits, but I do love the small town feel. I always have, but being old I also like the convince of the city. As you say, it is a sky train ride into the downtown. You are once again challenging me with other options. Traffic reminds me of Bradford ON, one way in and one way out. How is the traffic if I am just shopping locally? Is it fine or does it lock up the entire city? Thanks for the video.
@ordinaryfilmmaker In most cities, Port Moody would actually be in the same city...not a suburb. So it's really not THAT far or that inconvenient to access the city from Port Moody (via West Coast Express or Skytrain). And while the traffic can be horrendous in and out of Port Moody, if you are just in Suter Brook or Newport Village you wouldn't even notice. :)
Great review, Sebastian. I love the comparison of real property expenses. Is there a significant difference in the availability of rentals in towns outside of the Vancouver core, like Coquitlam, Port Moody, etc? Also, is Port Moody a city where you definitely need a car?
Thank you @marcberrenson570! Yeah, you'll find the highest number of rentals available in the downtown core and the more densely populated areas directly surrounding it. Options exist everywhere, though...but lesser demand also means lesser supply. If you are in a more centrally located areas like Suter Brook or Newport Village then you wouldn't NEED a car. All your daily needs would be within walking distance and you could rely on rapid transit for longer trips you might need...but I think most people would still want a car.
Hello, my wife and I like your videos about the pros and cons of living in Vancouver suburbs. Wondering if you could make one for Tsawwassen? We're considering moving there. We're wanting to know about the lease vs freehold situation going on there, the differences between living on the west side vs the east side of Tsawwassen, and the average housing price. Is Tsawwassen known to have more mosquitoes compared to other metro-Vancouver areas? Thank you!
@Jacqueline-l8p It's not my area of expertise, but I'm sure a bit of googling will help you find the answer...there've certainly been disappearances of indigenous women (and other vulnerable people) from the downtown eastside in the not too distant past.
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What do YOU love about Port Moody? Did I miss anything?
Call/Text Direct - 604-831-4837
email: sebastian@albrechtgroup.ca
website: www.calendly.com/albrechtgroup
I live in PoCo but I love Port Moody. Everything in this video is spot on. 😊
@lynnstewart2326 That's amazing. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience!
Thanks for the great videos! Would love to see one on Langley. Were a young family from Ontario considering making the move to BC :)
Port Moody is an introverts dream! (At least this introvert 😅)
Cool city review 🤘🏼
Having lived all my life in Westwood plateau, I considered living in anmore as it is only 5 min drive away from plateau blvd where my parents live. But I find that the demographics in anmore feels like Abbotsford. Theres still a large trailer group up there and the people living in the old houses are hostile to new comers. I also considered belcarra, but it is about 1-2 million above my budget. Back in the 90’s, anmore was considered a ghetto by the locals. I haven’t really considered eagle mountain because in the 90’s, it was considered the poor man’s west wood plateau. Perhaps not anymore, but I still can’t get those stereotypes out of my head. I live in Vancouver west, but I still go to Coquitlam all the time as my family lives there. Almost every time I pass through Port Moody, there’s usually some road rage incidents. It’s really unfortunate. I just haven’t had any good experience of Port Moody.
@hammertimee777 I appreciate you sharing your experience.
I am aware that I have my own mental map of Vancouver that is highly outdated. It's something that I try and fight due to the nature of my work. I try and see every community, neighborhood and city with fresh eyes now. I think that's only natural for people that have lived in a place their whole lives and where we've seen so many significant changes over such a relatively short time...to carry with us some outdated stereotypes.
From personal experience, the area that I currently live in was an area that would have been unsafe when I was young. A very rough and troubled neighborhood. Today, it's an upscale neighborhood with highly skilled and educated (and paid) new residents...similar things could be said about some areas of the Westside of Vancouver that are now considered excellent neighborhoods (such as Dunbar or Kitsilano)...so I'm not surprised in how you describe the changes you've witnessed over the years!
Again, thank you for sharing your insights! I love to hear from people with first-hand experience of the areas I'm covering. :)
I won't interested in being too far away from grey point or kits, but I do love the small town feel. I always have, but being old I also like the convince of the city. As you say, it is a sky train ride into the downtown. You are once again challenging me with other options. Traffic reminds me of Bradford ON, one way in and one way out. How is the traffic if I am just shopping locally? Is it fine or does it lock up the entire city? Thanks for the video.
@ordinaryfilmmaker In most cities, Port Moody would actually be in the same city...not a suburb. So it's really not THAT far or that inconvenient to access the city from Port Moody (via West Coast Express or Skytrain). And while the traffic can be horrendous in and out of Port Moody, if you are just in Suter Brook or Newport Village you wouldn't even notice. :)
Great review, Sebastian. I love the comparison of real property expenses. Is there a significant difference in the availability of rentals in towns outside of the Vancouver core, like Coquitlam, Port Moody, etc? Also, is Port Moody a city where you definitely need a car?
Thank you @marcberrenson570! Yeah, you'll find the highest number of rentals available in the downtown core and the more densely populated areas directly surrounding it. Options exist everywhere, though...but lesser demand also means lesser supply.
If you are in a more centrally located areas like Suter Brook or Newport Village then you wouldn't NEED a car. All your daily needs would be within walking distance and you could rely on rapid transit for longer trips you might need...but I think most people would still want a car.
Hello, my wife and I like your videos about the pros and cons of living in Vancouver suburbs. Wondering if you could make one for Tsawwassen? We're considering moving there. We're wanting to know about the lease vs freehold situation going on there, the differences between living on the west side vs the east side of Tsawwassen, and the average housing price. Is Tsawwassen known to have more mosquitoes compared to other metro-Vancouver areas?
Thank you!
i heard this happend Thousands of Indigenous Women went MISSING across Canada is this true
@Jacqueline-l8p It's not my area of expertise, but I'm sure a bit of googling will help you find the answer...there've certainly been disappearances of indigenous women (and other vulnerable people) from the downtown eastside in the not too distant past.