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City of Maple Ridge City of Maple Ridge | Economic Development Fact Sheet | Tourism Maple Ridge Tourism Nestled between the Fraser River and the iconic Golden Ears Mountain to the north,
Maple Ridge is a great destination for an active lifestyle. Whether your preferred mode of travel is by foot, bike, horseback, canoe or kayak, our community is the place where people
can unwind and enjoy the best of what nature has to offer, with a sophisticated urban setting close by. Maple Ridge is minutes away from Golden Ears Provincial Park, Alouette Lake,
Kanaka Creek Regional Park, the UBC Research Forest, and has over 200 kilometres of multi-use trails. Maple Ridge has an active sports and equestrian community, hosts various festivals
like Country Fest, the Caribbean Fest and the Ridge Meadows Home Show, and has a well-established agritourism industry. Shop in historic Haney Some of the best shopping in Maple Ridge
is on 224th Street, which offers several shops and services at affordable prices. At Haney Place Mall, you can get everything you need from fashion, books, jewellery, discount goods
to sports jerseys, and a great lunch at the food court. Rich history, first-rate Canadian artists and a contemporary, emerging arts scene give Maple Ridge its unique cultural flavour
that reflects being a little bit country and little bit city. Experience the places and people that make Maple Ridge a welcoming and connected community with a lively culture and distinctive
neighbourhoods. Discover a wide range of restaurants From casual steakhouses, West Coast eateries, hearty pub meals, family-style restaurants and fast-food outlets to ethnic cuisine
– there’s something for virtually every palate. Indulge in fresh and organic ingredients incorporated into a handful of our restaurants’ ‘best of the season’ menus and pair your entrée
with a crisp BC wine or local craft beer. For more information on tourist activities in Maple Ridge, visit mapleridge.ca/tourism or see our Visitor Information kiosks in City Hall,
the Library or at Planet Ice.
City of Maple Ridge | Economic Development 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge British Columbia, CANADA V2X 6A9 Website: investmapleridge.ca Phone: 604.467.7320 Fact Sheet | Tourism Golden
Ears Provincial Park As one of the largest parks in the province, Golden Ears Provincial Park is prized for its recreational opportunities. The extensive system of trails within the
park provides an excellent opportunity for hiking and horseback riding. Alouette Lake is a popular spot for swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating and fishing. The park
also has three large campgrounds. Kanaka Creek Regional Park Coastal rainforest, waterfalls and sandstone cliffs are a big draw in this regional park. Watching salmon is a popular activity
— whether at the fish-fence or the hatchery. Kanaka Creek provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, and trails for a variety of experiences. WildPlay Element Park In Maple Ridge the
Monkido Adventure Course has a huge variety of obstacle games. It’s the perfect place for those who are cautious and those who are courageous. Try to get all the way to the Tarzan Swing,
and its stomach-dropping first step. Agri-tourism Explore our countryside and check out our community’s agricultural roots. Agri-tourism combines agricultural or rural settings with
products, services or activities of agricultural operations — all in all, a fun experience for all ages. Agritourism activities in Maple Ridge include: Circle Farm Tour /Bruce’s Country
Market /Duende Farms /Golden Ears Cheesecrafters /Grow and Gather /Haney Farmers Market /Laity Pumpkin Patch /Octagon Lavender Farm /Red Barn Plants and Produce /Timberline Ranch The
ACT Arts Centre Participate, engage and play at The ACT Arts Centre, a local gem with entertaining performances, intriguing art exhibitions and programs for all ages to try something
new. Maple Ridge Museum Connect the past, present and future through the extensive collections of archives and artifacts at the Maple Ridge Museum and Haney House, be a kid again and
discover one of the finest model railroad displays of the area. Community Festivals Maple Ridge hosts a full calendar of community festivals throughout the year, celebrating unique
aspects of our local arts and culture. Enjoy outdoor summer concerts, protocol ceremonies such as Canada Day and Remembrance Day, an annual Santa parade, a seasonal Farmers Market,
Art Studio Tour and more.