City of Maple Ridge Visitor Guide 2021-2022

Part of Metro Vancouver, Maple Ridge is a short distance from major airports, ferry terminals, and the U.S. border. https://www.mapleridge.ca/1579

By Bus TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s public transportation network and services residents and visitors within the local communities. Plan your trip using TransLink’s Online Trip Planner: https://www.translink.ca By Train The West Coast Express travels between Maple Ridge and Vancouver. It is a commuter train that makes five trips daily, Monday to Friday, with two stops in Maple Ridge: Maple Meadows Station and Port Haney Station. It departs Maple Ridge in the morning and returns in the evening. View the West Coast Express schedule for details. Getting to Maple Ridge

Indigenous Culture

Maple Ridge recognizes the traditional territories of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations and respectfully acknowledges the many nations represented by the urban First Nations, Métis and Inuit population in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver Area. Maple Ridge has been home to Indigenous peoples

By Air Maple Ridge is close to international and domestic airports. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) https://www.yvr.ca Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) https://www.abbotsfordairport.ca Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) https://www.flyypk.ca By Car Plan your road trip by car with Google maps: https://google.com/maps/

for more than 10,000 years. Traditionally, Maple Ridge was known by its Halkomelem name, Q’wa?acstan’ which translates into “the place where the golden eagles are.” A downtown art mural created by Kwantlen First Nation artist, Brandon Gabriel, celebrates our deep-rooted past and rich culture by depicting golden eagles superimposed over the Golden Ears Mountains.

The third week of June, Maple Ridge celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day in Memorial Peace Park. The special day includes drumming, storytelling, dancing, arts vendors, a Bannock cook-off, children’s activities and a full day of traditional activities to highlight the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. https://www.frisociety.ca

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