Port Moody Brewery Row: The Complete Guide to One of Canada's Best Craft Beer Destinations

June 24, 2026

There is a stretch of St. Johns Street in Port Moody that has quietly become one of the most concentrated craft beer destinations in Canada. Eight breweries within comfortable walking distance of each other, all independently owned, all making genuinely interesting beer, all within 30 minutes of downtown Vancouver.

Most people outside the Lower Mainland have not heard of Brewery Row. Most people who live in Vancouver know it by reputation but have not made the trip. That gap is worth closing, because Port Moody Brewery Row is one of those places that earns its reputation the first time you visit and becomes a regular outing after that.

Here is what you need to know before you go.

What Is Port Moody Brewery Row?

Brewery Row is the informal name for the cluster of craft breweries that have opened along and around St. Johns Street in Port Moody over the past decade. The first few opened around 2013 and 2014, at a time when the Lower Mainland craft beer scene was still finding its footing. Port Moody happened to have the right combination of available industrial space, a community that embraced local businesses, and a location close enough to Vancouver to draw visitors without being inside the city proper.

What makes it work as a destination is the density. In most cities, visiting multiple breweries means driving between industrial parks scattered across different neighbourhoods. On Brewery Row, you park once (or arrive by transit from Vancouver) and the rest of the day is on foot. The taprooms are close enough that you can finish a pint at one and walk to the next in under ten minutes.

The Breweries

Moody Ales

Moody Ales is one of the originals on the Row and has built a loyal following through consistent, well-crafted beer across a range of styles. The taproom is warm and unpretentious, the staff know their beers, and the rotating taps mean there is almost always something new alongside the core lineup. Their lagers and session ales are particularly good, which matters when you are planning to visit multiple stops in an afternoon.

Twin Sails Brewing

Twin Sails is one of the most respected craft breweries in BC, full stop. They built their reputation on New England-style IPAs and hazy beers before that style was common in Canada, and their execution remains some of the best in the province. The taproom fills up fast on weekends, and releases of limited batches tend to generate real lineups. If you see something on tap that you have not tried, order it.

Yellow Dog Brewing

Yellow Dog has one of the most welcoming taprooms on the Row, a dog-friendly outdoor area that gets heavy use in summer, and a lineup of approachable, food-friendly beers that work well for groups with varying palates. Their Play Dead IPA and Shake a Tail Wheat are the anchors, but the seasonal releases are consistently worth ordering. It is one of the better spots to settle in for a longer sit if your group wants to slow down mid-afternoon.

Parkside Brewery

Parkside is one of the more experimental producers on the Row, with a rotating lineup that leans into mixed fermentation, barrel aging, and styles that are harder to find in BC. If your group includes someone who wants to go beyond the standard IPA and pale ale options, Parkside is the stop that will impress them. The taproom is smaller and the beers are more niche, which means it feels genuinely different from the other stops.

Other Stops on the Row

The cluster also includes Hoyne Brewing's Port Moody location, Red Truck Beer Company, and a few newer additions that have opened more recently. The Row continues to evolve, which is part of what makes it worth returning to -- there is usually something new since your last visit.

How to Structure Your Day

The most common mistake on a Brewery Row visit is trying to hit every taproom in one afternoon. Eight stops is too many. Five is ambitious. Three or four is the right number for a proper visit where you actually spend time at each place rather than doing a quick round and moving on.

A good afternoon format: arrive at the Row around 2pm, start at Moody Ales or Yellow Dog to settle in, move to Twin Sails mid-afternoon when you are warmed up and ready to pay attention to something more complex, and finish at Parkside if your group wants to try something different. That pacing gives you time at each stop without rushing.
If you want to start earlier, several taprooms open at noon on weekends and the outdoor areas are genuinely pleasant in summer sun before the afternoon crowds arrive.

Getting There: Transit, Driving, and Group Options

Port Moody is a straight shot from Vancouver on the SkyTrain Evergreen Extension. The Moody Centre station puts you within easy walking distance of most of the taprooms on the Row, which makes Brewery Row one of the few Vancouver-area craft beer destinations genuinely accessible without a car or a designated driver.

For groups, the math changes. A party of 10 or 12 people coordinating SkyTrain timings, keeping track of each other across multiple stops, and figuring out the return trip when some people want to leave earlier than others is a familiar kind of headache.

Our Port Moody Brewery Tour starts at $99 per person and handles the full day -- pickup from Vancouver, guided stops at the best taprooms on the Row, and a return drop-off at the end. A guide who knows the breweries and the beers means you spend your time drinking and talking rather than navigating. For groups of eight or more, it is almost always the cleaner option than trying to coordinate transit for a full party.

Port Moody Brewery Row vs. Other Vancouver Beer Destinations

The Row is distinct from East Vancouver and North Vancouver brewery touring in a few specific ways.

East Van is denser overall -- more breweries within the city proper, more neighbourhood context, more food options nearby. If your group wants to combine a brewery visit with dinner in a specific neighbourhood, East Van gives you more flexibility.

North Vancouver has a different feel entirely -- more mountain town than industrial district, with breweries like Beere Brewing and Black Kettle sitting alongside the outdoor culture of the North Shore. If your group wants breweries alongside hiking or the Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver makes more sense.

Port Moody is the right choice when the brewery experience itself is the point. The Row is purpose-built for this -- walkable, social, easy to spend a full afternoon in, and accessible from the city without needing a car.

If you want to combine Brewery Row with other Vancouver-area stops, our Vancouver Brewery Tour and North Vancouver Brewery Tour cover different corridors and can be paired with a Port Moody visit across a full weekend.

Practical Information

• Getting there by transit: Evergreen Extension SkyTrain to Moody Centre station. About 35 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
• Parking: Limited on weekends. If you are driving, arrive early or plan to park further from the Row and walk in.
• Best time to visit: Summer afternoons on the outdoor patios are hard to beat. Weekday visits are quieter if your group wants a more relaxed pace. Friday and Saturday afternoons in July and August are the busiest -- arrive before 2pm or expect to wait for seating at the more popular taprooms.
• Food: Most taprooms have food on site or allow outside food. Yellow Dog is a reliable option for snacks and shareable plates. If your group wants a proper meal, there are several restaurants within a short walk of the Row.
• Group bookings: For groups of eight or more, contact us in advance. The Port Moody Brewery Tour runs publicly on select days or can be booked as a private tour for your group exclusively.

Book Your Port Moody Brewery Tour

Brewery Row is one of the better half-days you can spend in the Lower Mainland, and it earns the trip every time. Whether you are a long-time BC craft beer drinker or someone who is just starting to explore what the province produces, Port Moody gives you a concentrated, walkable introduction to what makes the local scene interesting.

Book your Port Moody Brewery Tour here and we will handle the logistics so you can focus on the beer.

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