Maple Ridge runs from the Fraser River north up the south side of the Coastal Mountains. Most of the population lives close to the Fraser River, within a mile or two. The northern portion of the area is in the Coastal Mountains.

Maple Ridge is on the top, right of center of the bottom map to the left, and it is pink in color.

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Maple Ridge has a population around 73,000. It was incorporated in 1874. In recent years Maple Ridge has been growing at an extremely fast rate.

After World War II Dutch farmers settled in the Maple Ridge area. They reclaimed the lowlands along the Pitt, Alouette, and Fraser Rivers. To control flooding and protect their lands they built more than 50 miles of dykes in the area. Today the area is known for its horse ranches and farming. The 50 miles of dykes offer hikers, bikers, and horse riders wonderful flat trails by which the area can be explored.

The Parks of Maple Ridge.

Maple Ridge is blessed with more parks than one would expect being so close to Metropolitan Vancouver. The most popular provincial park in British Columbia is located in Maple Ridge.

Golden Ears Provincial Park is 137,368 acres (55,590 hectares) of park in the Coastal Mountain range with cool clear lakes, waterfalls, lush forests, rugged mountains, hiking, boating, camping, picnicking, and swimming. Alouette Lake is the largest lake in the park. Its facilities include a boat launch, fishing, swimming, and boating.

The park has three campgrounds; Gold Creek, Alouette Lake, and North Beach. All three campgrounds are in the BC Campground Reservation System. For more information see “Recommended Parks” below.

Pitt Meadows

The Communities of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge share a common border and are physically close to each other. To get a full view of the attractions in this area you should also see our Pitt Meadows page.

Recommended Attractions in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Restaurants
We do not recommend any restaurants in Maple Ridge at this time, see listings below
Lodging

Attractions
The ACT Maple Ridge Arts Center & Theatre 11944 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC, Canada V2X 6G1 604-476-2787 http://www.theactmapleridge.org/ Art Gallery Open 11A – 4P Tuesday-Saturday
Museums
Maple Ridge Museum 22520 116^th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC, Canada 604-463-5311 Located in the former Manager’s home of Port Haney Brick & Tile. Local history displays plus a world class model railway diorama of Port Haney at the height of the railway logging era.
Parks & Gardens
Memorial Peace Park Bandstand 11900 224^th St Maple Ridge, BC	Grant Narrows Regional Park Visit the Park's web site. Picnic tables, trails, and a boat launch. Seasonal concessions and canoe rental. There are directions to the park on its website.
Golden Ears Provincial Park North on 232^nd Street, follow park signs Visit the web site This large park has three campgrounds and miles of trails and other facilities.	Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area General Information web site (PDF format). Bird Checklist in PDF format
Kanaka Creek Regional Park Visit the Park's website. Riverfront park is one access to this linear park consisting mainly of riverfront trails. Riverfront Park is 3 Km past the Albion ferry dock
Visitor Information
Tourism Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 12492 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, BC, Canada V3Y 2J4 604-460-8300 http://www.mapleridge-pittmeadows.com/ Tourist center located just south of the junction of the Lougheed Highway and Harris Road in Pitt Meadows.	The District of Maple Ridge 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC, Canada V2X 6A9 604-463-5221 http://www.mapleridge.ca/index.html

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

Fraser River Restaurant – 604-465-7806

20645 Maple Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1R9

The Frogstone Grill – 604-463-7915

2 – 22932 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2W 2W2

The Gourmet Hideaway Restaurant – 604-463-7122

11598 224^th St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5Z7

Home Restaurant – 604-476-1600

21667 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2

Jim’s Pizza, Steak & Seafood – 604-467-6931

11952 224^th St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6B3

Maple Ridge Keg – 604-465-8911

20640 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3E5

Red Robin – 604-467-6266

22701 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V5

White Spot – 604-467-3911

20855 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2R2

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

Baskin-Robbins – 604-465-3364

220 – 20398 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2xX 3E3

Crumbs Bakery Café – 604-467-1711

22266 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3H9

Marina’s Gelato – 604-466-9222

11968 224^th St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7G1

Restaurants – Pizza

See Pitt Meadows

Restaurants – Pubs

Billy Miner Neighborhood Pub – 604-467-6002

22355 River Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2C5

Black Sheep Pub – 604-476-1008

12968 232^nd St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6V2

Fox’s Reach Pub & Grill – 604-465-7715

300 – 20398 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3E3

Restaurants – Specialty

Bella Vita Restaurant – 604-467-3212

22471 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC

Pad Thai Restaurant – 604-465-1650

12540 Harris, Pit Meadows, BC V3Y 2J4

Paliotti’s Italian Ristorante – 604-463-8926

12018 Edge St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G4

Pyrgos Taverna – 604-467-2767

22570 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V1

Restaurants – Fast Foods

Habanero Quick Service Grill – 604-467-0406

20757 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2R2

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Express Coffee Shop – 604-467-5300

6 – 22935 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2W1

The Ridge Coffee Roasting Co. – 604-466-6070

107 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5Z6

Taste of Hawaii Coffe Shop – 604-467-0723

8 – 11937 227^th St, Maple Ridge, BC

Lodging

Lodging – Hotels – (with room service)

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

Best Western Maple Ridge – 604-463-5111

21735 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2

Lodging – Motels

Maple Ridge Travelodge – 604-467-1511

21650 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada V2X 2S1

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

Bob’s B&B – 604-463-5052

21089 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3G1

Fraser View Holiday Apartment – 604-467-2783

21496 River Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2B6

Grey Gables Farm B&B – 604-467-3447

12899 230^th St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0M4

Lodging – Vacation Rentals & Cabins

RV & Camping

RV & Camping Information

Other Attractions

Antiques

Chelsea Antiques & Books – 604-476-9414

22382 119 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3

Maple Ridge Antiques Market Place – 604-467-1236

2 – 11895 226 St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8S2

Art Galleries

Artevargas Glass Blowing – 604-467-4887

5 – 22935 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2W1

Maple Ridge Art Gallery – 604-467-5855

11944 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G1

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Dreamscapes Gift Gallery – 604-466-9991

11987 224 St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6B4

Favorite Finds – 604-476-0881

22709 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V5

Little Cricket Gift Gallery – 604-476-1234

22347 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2T3

Maci Gifts – 604-463-2443

29 – 11900 Haney Pl, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8R9

Midnite Fairy Party Store – 604-463-3772

11970 224 St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6B3

Golf

Maple Ridge Golf Course – 604-465-9221

20818 Golf Lane, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 1M2

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Scrapbooking/Crafts