HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanada 150 Geocaching Project.pdfCANADA 150 GEOCACHING PROJECT
The Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission
has established seven Geocaches in our community
that develop awareness of Maple Ridge’s history
and heritage. Canada 150 presents an opportunity
to collaborate with the City and community partners
on activities to celebrate Canada.
WHY GEOCACHING?
Combining exploring with treasure hunting, geocaching
is a great way for families to get outside. Are you
ready to take your family on a geocaching adventure?
Geocaching with kids is awesome! It combines the
excitement and fun of a family treasure hunt, the great
outdoors, nature and exercise of a hike, and the wonder
of GPS technology.
For more information on how to get started Geocaching:
www.geocaching.com/guide/
En partenariat avec les celebrations Canada 150 de la
ville de Maple Ridge, nous sommes fiers d’annoncer le:
Projet géocache • Canada 150
La commission Maple Ridge Heritage a établi sept
géocaches afin d’améliorer la connaissance de l’histore
de Maple Ridge dans la communauté. Les géocaches
à saveur d’histoire ont debuté il-y a de ça plusieurs an -
nées. Le Canada 150 offre l’opportunité de collaborer
avec la ville et les partenaires communautaires tout en
célèbrant l’anniversaire du Canada. www.mapleridge.ca/parksandrec
CANADA 150 GEOCACHING PROJECTOUR PARTNERS
Maple Ridge Community Heritage Commission
Brenda Smith, Kevin Bennett, Cees Van De Mond, Lisa Zosiak.
www.mapleridge.ca/128/Community-Heritage-Commission
Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee
Susan Hayes
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Yvonne Chui, Valoree Richmond, Chad Neufeld
www.mapleridge.ca/parksandrec
Maple Ridge Historical Society
Erica Williams, Val Patenaude
mrcf.ca/maple-ridge-historial-society/
Celebrating Canada’s 150: Exploring Our Nature
in Maple Ridge • Célébrer le 150e anniversaire
du Canada: explorons la nature de Maple Ridge
Funded in part by / Ce project est finance en partie par
le gouvernement du Canada et ville de Maple Ridge
Cliff Falls
Cliff Falls is a hidden gem, with a pleasant hike, nice
views of the waterfalls, no car noise, construction
noise, or city noise to disturb you as you search for
forgotten family history.
In 1980 the Provincial government gave 245 acres of
crown land to the Greater Vancouver Regional District
as an addition to Kanaka Creek Regional Park. This
land is what makes up a major part of Cliff Falls Park.
At that ceremony a plaque was unveiled to recognize
the past dedication of this land by its owners, Arnold
and Nancy Cliff.
Over the years the location of the plaque and the
story of the Cliff family have faded from memory, and
most residents may not be familiar with the story. The
goal of this geocache is to bring back a little piece of
Maple Ridge history and at the same time spark an
interest in the long and storied history of Websters
Corners, and the surrounding area.
We have set this geocache up as a multi-cache. This
means you will have to find the cache in one location
where you will find the coordinates that will lead you
to the plaque.
Kanaka Creek River Front Trail
Located along the shore of the Fraser River in Maple
Ridge, the lower section of Kanaka Creek contains a walk
on a dyke and a short trail loop. Though small in area this
location has many ties to the history, heritage and devel-
opment of this community. The meandering creek at this
location is a fine example of nature as it slowly creates
an oxbow lake.
To find the geocache we have placed here, you will need
to gather information and clues from the existing markers
and signs. Along your journey you will learn about the
indigenous people who were the original settles in this
area. Later the Polynesians (kanaka 'oiwi) came to work
for the Hudson Bay Company and were known as Kanaka.
This park is named for the Polynesians from Hawaii. In
addition, there are clues to the history of the Abernathy
and Lougheed Logging Company.
Thornhill Trails
Thornhill and the trails in this area are part of a large
mountain biking, hiking and horse trail network. Outdoor
enthusiasts can enjoy this trail network year-round. With
this geocache we hope to spark an interest in a tragic
event that took place there during the last months of World
War II—a Liberator bomber aircraft crashed in the area.
Maple Ridge Park
Maple Ridge Park is a popular family destination, with a
playground, water park, open space to kick a ball or play
badminton. Visitors can also enjoy a scenic walk
along the South Alouette River making this park an
ideal destination on a hot summer day.
Join us in July when the Community Heritage
Commission will participate in the unveiling of the
Live 5-2-1-0 Playbox in Maple Ridge Park with more
geocaches. A Playbox supplies parents and care-
givers with ideas, games and sports equipment
to play without barriers and to promote social
connectedness for free. Another Playbox location
is in Memorial Peace Park. For access to more
resources visit www.live5210.ca.
Memorial Peace Park
Memorial Peace Park was developed to be a true
community gathering place.
Start your journey here and discover the heritage
and history of Maple Ridge through its historical
buildings and markers.
KANAKA CREEK
KANAKA RIVER BRIDGE
CLIFF PARK FALLS
www.mapleridge.ca/
parksandrec