Ioco, Port Moody, Former industrial townsite in Port Moody, Canada
Ioco is a former industrial townsite in Port Moody that stretches along the northern shore of Burrard Inlet. The area contains residential buildings and structures from the early 20th century that remain from when this location served as an active production and worker hub.
The area was established in 1915 by Imperial Oil Corporation to operate a refinery and create a workers' settlement for its employees. This development was part of early industrialization on the Pacific coast and shaped the region for decades.
The neighborhood shows the structure of a typical early 20th century workers' settlement, with houses built close together to keep families near their jobs. The building layout and plain construction style tell the story of a time when workers and their families lived together in a company-controlled community.
The area is best explored on foot since you can see the residential buildings and the townsite structure from different angles. Visitors should be aware that many buildings need maintenance work and not all pathways are well maintained.
The location sits directly next to a CPKC railway line, and train horns regularly pierce through the quiet of the neighborhood. These constant noise interruptions are a daily reality for residents and reflect the area's ties to its railway and industrial past.
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