Port Moody council will consider installing commemorative plaques at both ends of the newly upgraded Shoreline Trail Boardwalk during its upcoming meeting on September 8.
According to a staff memo, the plaques would recognize the significance of the Shoreline Trail Replacement Project. The plaques aim to highlight the area’s ecological value and acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples who have stewarded the lands since time immemorial.
“The plaques would serve to honour both the project’s importance and the long-standing cultural and environmental significance of the site,” the memo states.
Staff plan to consult local First Nations to gather input and guidance on that content before finalizing the wording. The proposed plaques will feature the project name, year, an ecological benefit statement, and Indigenous acknowledgment. They are expected to be made of aluminum with a silver and black finish—chosen over bronze to reduce the risk of theft and vandalism.
If approved, staff will proceed with finalizing the text, confirming the budget, and coordinating the installation. The plaques will be installed after the official boardwalk opening event. Funding is expected to come from remaining project contingency funds. If additional funding is required, the budget will be adjusted under the city’s Budget Expenditure Control Policy.
Council will vote on a resolution directing staff to proceed with the plaque design and installation at the September 8 meeting.
