MUSEUMS
Port Moody Station Museum - 604-939-1648, 2734 Murray St., Port Moody, BC
Moved from its original site on the mainline track and fully restored, this museum has a collection of pioneer artifacts and railway memorabilia. Wheelchair accessible. No charge.
Mackin House Museum - 604-516-6151, 1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam, BC. A a re-creation of life long ago - plus a growing toy collection.
SPARC
Considered to be Canada's most extensive collection of antique radios - more than 1,000. Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. 604-777-1885
Riverview Hospital Museum
A small, but evocative collection of photos and artefacts of the psychiatric hospital. Tour information 604-443-7920.
Teamster Freight Transportation Museum, 1580 Kingsway, Port Coquitlam. A working garage filled with retired trucks worked on by retired men. Open Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; call Norm at 604-803-6314 for tour info.
ARTS CENTRES
Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody
Local artists, musicians and performers, craft fairs, visual art exhibitions, performances and multi-discipline art festivals.
Blackberry Gallery - 604-931-2008, 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody
Converted from the old Port Moody City Hall, this historic building now houses displays by local artists in fine arts from sculpting to painting, and also contains a gift shop of local art works.
Evergreen Cultural Centre - 604-927-6550, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Multipurpose civic facility for arts and culture as well as community events, festivals and activities. The facility has a 264-seat flexible theatre for performances, meeting and banquets, class A art gallery featuring BC artists, an open studio for local artists, and a rehearsal hall.
Place Des Arts - 604-664-1636, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam
This facility offers a full range of programs; lessons in everything from arts and crafts to music and dance.
Port Moody Inlet Theatre - 604-469-4565, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody
This facility has 193 seats for art and cultural performances.
