About Anmore
With an estimated population of 2,485 in 2022, Anmore is gaining recognition for its stunning surroundings, tight-knit community and easy access to outdoor activities.
The Village of Anmore
The Village is committed to fostering a warm and inclusive environment for both residents and visitors. Guided by a long-term vision and strategic plan, our Council places a strong emphasis on enhancing a sense of community and increasing community involvement while also working collaboratively with neighbouring communities to identify and support regional priorities.
In a significant step towards enhancing community connectivity, the Village recently opened the Anmore Community Hub – a place where people can work, gather and celebrate. The Hub serves as a dynamic space for various community gatherings, and houses our municipal hall and Council Chambers, fostering engagement and connection among residents.
Visit our Community Planning Page to learn what guides development in Anmore.
Our History
Honouring our history, we would like to acknowledge the many Indigenous peoples of our area, including the following First Nations with communities that are located in the region that we now know as Metro Vancouver, including the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ), and Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm) Nations. Further, we would like to honour the important place in history occupied by the many territorial keepers of these lands and waters around us since time immemorial.
Anmore’s earliest days as a homestead community trace back to 1915, when the Farmer’s Institute and the Ladies’ Guild – pioneering community organizations – laid the groundwork for modern community life in the area. Notably, from 1917 to 1934, Canadian newspaper icon Margaret “Ma” Murray and her husband settled in the area. Anmore celebrates Ma Murray Day as an annual event to commemorate our roots and connections to history.
The Village of Anmore is a relatively new community in B.C. as it was incorporated on December 7, 1987. As a small community, we continue to evolve and adapt to our surroundings while still embracing our values to protect and celebrate nature and community.
For more information, please read A Brief History of Anmore by Al Harmer (an adaptation from research by Lawrence Holbrook).
You can also learn about our community from the stories shared in the Anmore Stories Blog, which was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Village of Anmore’s incorporation.
