Located on the north side of the Fraser River with the Township of Langley across, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are nestled at the south end of the famous Garibaldi Coast mountain ranges. These unified communities are easily accessible via the Golden Ears bridge and major highways from neighbouring cities. A destination along the scenic highway 7 (Scenic Route 7), Maple Ridge borders Port-Coquitlam (Tri-Cities) to the west and the rural city of Mission to the east, and is only 45 minutes (40 km) from Vancouver’s city centre and 30 minutes to the USA border.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are home to over 100,000 residents.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows boast a scenic backdrop with access to stunning lakes and picturesque hiking making the city a destination for tourism and film/television industries. Other prosperous sectors include commercial and retail, construction and real-estate development, agriculture, food and beverage, manufacturing, and technology.
There is no shortage of scenic outings in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Visit Golden Ears Provincial Park, one of the largest in the province, with an extensive network of trails for hiking and horseback riding. Spend the day kayaking or fishing on one of the many other lakes in the area, such as Alouette Lake, or visit a local golf course, museum, or take the kids to WildPlay for a day of ziplining adventures and courses. Home to numerous species of wildlife, discover the wide-spread diking network throughout the communities on foot or bicycle.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have a number of public and private schools from kindergarten through to grade 12.
Post-secondary education is available through BCIT and Douglas College satellite campuses, and a number of continuing education and workplace skills training programs.