Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer an unusually diverse cycling range: flat dyke trails along the Pitt and Alouette rivers, the Golden Ears Way multi-use path, airport-area recreational riding, and mountain biking access through Golden Ears Provincial Park.
Cycling in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows: A Trail and Route Guide Read Post »
Maple Ridge’s largest music festival takes over Memorial Peace Park and the Downtown Core on the Saturday of the long weekend, plus where to camp, shop, and spend the rest of the Labour Day long weekend.
Things to Do in Maple Ridge on Labour Day Long Weekend Read Post »
Pitt Lake is one of the largest tidal freshwater lakes in North America, shaped by ocean tides pushing up the Pitt River. This guide covers kayaking, wildlife, access from Grant Narrows, and everything you need for a day on the water.
Pitt Lake Guide: Paddling BC’s Largest Tidal Freshwater Lake Read Post »
Maple Ridge’s 25-year-running Caribbean Festival is gone this year, so we went looking for what’s real: a Saturday farmers market, two swimmable parks, and honest advice for the BC Day long weekend, August 1 to 3, 2026.
Things to Do in Maple Ridge on BC Day Long Weekend 2026 Read Post »
At over 55,000 hectares, Golden Ears Provincial Park is one of BC’s most-visited parks, offering everything from sandy lakeside beaches to multi-day alpine hikes within an hour of Metro Vancouver.
Golden Ears Provincial Park: The Complete Guide Read Post »
From a family farm turned brewery to one of the first taprooms east of Vancouver, Maple Ridge has quietly built a craft beer scene worth planning a visit around.
Maple Ridge, BC’s Best Craft Breweries and Taprooms Read Post »
Whonnock Lake Park is a compact neighbourhood lake in east Maple Ridge with a sandy swim area, paddle boats, and easy forest trails, a quieter alternative to Golden Ears and Pitt Lake for a half-day outing.
Whonnock Lake Park: A Neighbourhood Guide to Maple Ridge’s Favourite Small Lake Read Post »
From farm-fresh eggs on Dewdney Trunk Road to riverside patios with views of the Golden Ears, Maple Ridge has a growing cafe and brunch scene worth waking up early for.
Best Breakfast and Brunch in Maple Ridge, BC Read Post »
Maple Ridge’s shopping scene spans two distinct eras: the historic storefronts of Haney Village along Lougheed Highway and 224th Street, and the newer retail development around Golden Ears Way and Dewdney Trunk Road. This guide covers both.
A Shopping Guide to Maple Ridge, BC: Haney Village and Beyond Read Post »
Our curated list of Maple Ridge’s top hair salons, from precision cuts and color experts to barbershop classics and trend-setting stylists.
Top Hair Salons in Maple Ridge Read Post »
Maple Ridge pulls out all the stops on July 1st. From the main celebration at Memorial Peace Park in downtown Haney to a morning hike on a trail in Golden Ears, there is something genuinely special about celebrating Canada Day in this corner of the Fraser Valley.
Where to Celebrate Canada Day in Maple Ridge, BC Read Post »
These five Maple Ridge florists serve the Ridge from Haney to Kanaka Creek, handling everything from Alouette River weddings to Pitt Meadows estate arrangements, with reliable same-day delivery across the valley.
Top Flower Shops in Maple Ridge Read Post »
