You can take a walk down memory lane this weekend during a series of events celebrating Port Moody’s history.
Organized by Port Moody Station Museum, the weekend activities at the Ioco townsite will celebrate the old days with ghost stories, a corn roast and hog dogs tomorrow (Saturday) followed by the annual Ghost Town Day Festival on Sunday.
“It’s about celebrating heritage,” said Markus Fahrner, museum co-ordinator, who said both events will take place rain or shine.
He promised the ghost stories won’t be too scary for kids while adults may enjoy learning about the historic village that used to be a company town of Imperial Oil workers.
Sunday’s festival, running from noon to 4 p.m., will feature food, music by NewFish and musician Nigel Tucker, locally produced goods and pony rides as well as demonstrations by Joyce and her Dancing Border Collies.
Also on the agenda will be guided trolley tours that will take people through the streets of the Ioco townsite, with moderators providing information about the various houses and aspects of the property.
“You can get on the bus when you want to,” explained Fahrner, “It’s a great way to learn about the townsite.”
The corn roast with hot dogs takes place Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the former Ioco bowling green at Ioco Road and First Avenue, with registration requested by emailing [email protected] (a $3-per-person donation is requested).
Ioco Ghost Town Day will run from from noon to 4 p.m. on the following day. More information is available at www.portmoodymuseum.org.
• Also coming up is a special event on Sunday, Oct. 1 for Culture Days 2017, when the Port Moody Station Museum hosts the Venosta Radio Show at 3 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre. Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes look at how a 1920s radio show was executed.
