Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are two of Metro Vancouver’s best-kept secrets. Framed by the breathtaking Golden Ears Mountain peaks, this area is where nature and vibrant city life come together. Whether you’re hiking forested trails, exploring local shops and eateries, or enjoying the strong sense of community, there’s something here for everyone. With stunning views, rich cultural roots and endless outdoor adventures, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are the perfect places to live, work and explore.

Location

River views, mountain vibes, and city access—all in one place

Just 40 km (about 45 minutes) from downtown Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer the perfect mix of natural beauty and urban convenience. Nestled between the Fraser River and the stunning Golden Ears Mountain range, these neighbouring communities are rich in scenic charm and local spirit.

Whether you’re wandering forested trails, kayaking along the river or grabbing coffee in a cozy downtown café, you’ll find a lifestyle that’s both laid-back and full of energy. With deep Indigenous roots, a proud history, and a growing creative and entrepreneurial scene, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are places where connection, culture and nature come together.

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows reside on the traditional, ancestral and unceded shared territories of the qicəy (Katzie) [kut-zee] and qʷɑ:nƛən [Kwant-len] First Nations, and is home of the Golden Ears Métis Society.

Places to live

From Playgrounds to mountain views—welcome home

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer a variety of neighbourhoods, each with its own charm and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for quiet, tree-lined streets, riverside views or vibrant town centres, there’s a place here that feels just right.

In Maple Ridge, communities like Silver Valley and Albion blend natural beauty with modern living, while the downtown core offers walkable access to shops, cafés and cultural spots. Over in Pitt Meadows, you’ll find a cozy, close-knit vibe with scenic farmland, waterfront trails and family-friendly neighbourhoods like Osprey Village.

Things to do

Where river trails, mountain views, and family fun meet

Start your day with a stroll through Osprey Village or downtown Maple Ridge, where local cafés, shops, and public art create a welcoming vibe. Hike the trails at Golden Ears Provincial Park, paddle Alouette Lake or explore the Kanaka Creek Riverfront Trail for a dose of nature.

In Pitt Meadows, families love horseback riding at Leghorn Ranch, kayaking through Widgeon Slough or walking the scenic Pitt River Regional Greenway. Whether you’re golfing at Meadow Gardens, biking on the Ridge Meadows Dykes or relaxing by the Alouette River, these two communities offer endless ways to recharge, connect and explore.

Transportation

From trails to trains

Getting around Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is easy, scenic, and family-friendly. Located along the Lougheed Highway and close to the Golden Ears Bridge, both cities offer quick access to Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. BC Transit connects neighbourhoods, schools, and shopping hubs like Haney Place Mall and Meadowtown Centre.

For active commuters, there are walkable streets, bike-friendly routes like the Pitt River Regional Greenway, and riverside trails along Kanaka Creek and Alouette River. The West Coast Express provides a direct rail link to Downtown Vancouver, making the daily commute both convenient and scenic. With EV charging stations and a growing network of sustainable transit options, getting around is as easy as it is eco-friendly.

Schools for your children

The Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows School District includes 21 elementary and six secondary schools, with programs like French Immersion, Montessori, International Baccalaureate and Indigenous-focused education.

For those seeking independent education, the region offers excellent private school choices. Meadowridge School, an IB World School, provides a globally focused curriculum from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Maple Ridge Christian School offers faith-based education with strong academics and leadership development. Meadow Montessori School emphasizes creativity and hands-on learning for younger students.

From Kindergarten to Grade 12, classrooms in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer inclusive, innovative learning environments where students feel safe, supported, and inspired.  Whether you’re looking for public, private, or alternative education, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer a wide range of options to support every learner’s journey. program details.

Arriving in B.C.

Making your move easy

While you wait for your moving day, there are a few things you can do to ensure your arrival in B.C. is smooth and you can settle in quickly.  

WelcomeBC has information to prepare you for your arrival to B.C. and outlines steps you can take in the first few days to help you settle in.

You’ll also find the B.C. Newcomers’ Guide helpful with tips and information on healthcare, finding a place to live, education, money & banking, and  much more. It is available in 13 languages.

FAQs

Area Facts

Location

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.

Population

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are home to over 100,000 residents.

School & Education

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.

Key Industries

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.

Things To Do

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.

Explore Our Region

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.

Ridge Meadows Hospital

Ridge Meadows Hospital has 192 acute care beds. As a community hospital, it provides primary and secondary acute care and specialty services including 24/7 emergency, ambulatory care, day surgery, general and internal medicine, rehabilitation, maternity care, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, critical care, pharmacy, medical imaging, and a medical laboratory for both inpatient and outpatient needs. The site also offers a continuum of adult psychiatric and social services available on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

In 2016/17, Ridge Meadows Hospital had 40,338 emergency visits, provided care to 6,710 inpatient and 9,113 surgical daycare cases, delivered 765 newborns, and saw 93,082 visits to ambulatory care. 

Ridge Meadows Hospital is the local community hospital for both Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, but with the network nature of Fraser Health’s care community, local residents access services at Ridge Meadows Hospital as well as other Fraser Health hospitals. 

Ridge Meadows Hospital 

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