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MY COMMUNITY YOU CAN DO IT ALL HERE "much of what makes the two communities special, what makes people move here or keep coming back, are their natural surroundings." Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have much to offer, as this guide will outline – fishing, festivals and craft beer, gaming, golf and bluegrass. There are attractions like the Meadows Corn Maze and WildPlay treetop course. The ACT has no shortage of events to take in, and Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, together, offer a variety of golf courses to choose from. But much of what makes the two communities special, what makes people move here or keep coming back, are their natural surroundings. Camping in Golden Ears Provincial Park is not only close to home for many, but it is loaded with trails for hiking and horseback riding. The water at Alouette Lake is as cold and clear as any, and the picnic area is perfect for day trips, birthday BBQs and family get-togethers. The municipal dikes here offer not only views of the majestic Golden Ears mountains, but wildlife, from eagles and hawks, herons and cranes,
all set amongst acres and acres of farmland and following the path of the Alouette River. There are more trails in the Malcom Knapp UBC Research Forest, and amongst water falls at Cliff Park and throughout Kanaka Creek Regional Park. Those who live here know these trails well, because they are all so close to home; what better than a Saturday morning walk in the woods? The two communities host many special events throughout the year, as well - CountryFest, Pitt Meadows Day and Ghost Ridge are among the best. Putting them on requires many hard-working volunteers – a quality in abundance here. Biking, hiking, canoeing, fishing horseback riding – you can do it all here. Michael Hall, editor Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News
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THE SPIRIT OF OUR COMMUNITIES Messages from your local Politicians
Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge are located in one of Canada’s most stunningly beautiful spots. For the 90,000 people who live here, we are truly blessed. And, for those who are visiting, I hope you take the time to enjoy the spectacular environment where our communities are nestled. An enjoyable walk along one of our many dikes is a great way to get some fresh air and observe Golden Ears mountains and other peaks to the north. There are an abundance of lakes, rivers and streams to swim in, fish or boat. Golden Ears park, located next to Alouette Lake, is the most popular provincial park in
British Columbia for camping. Wildlife is plentiful. It’s often hard to believe that we’re part of Metro Vancouver. The region is renowned for its world-class golf courses and Maple Ridge has prided itself in being the ‘horse capital’ of B.C. There are many trails for horse-back riding, hiking or biking. With two new bridges and the West Coast Express commuter train, accessibility to and from the region is better than ever. It’s no surprise Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have experienced sustained growth both economically and demographically. It’s a great place to enjoy, to work in and to live in. - Marc Dalton, MLA, Maple Ridge-Mission
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As I’ve told my MP colleagues many times, I think Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows together are the most appealing locale in Canada. I know I might be biased, because I grew up here, but how can you not appreciate our spectacular mountains, impressive rivers and streams, picturesque farmland, and a network of dikes that are just begging to be walked on? With this natural beauty all around us in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, you can find almost unlimited opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. But perhaps best of all, you’ll find good, communityminded people who care about one another and provide good schools for our children, vibrant churches, and facilities so that people of all ages can enjoy sports and the arts. All this within an hour of one of the world’s best cities. This summer, I encourage you and your family to get out and explore all these two great communities have to offer. You won't regret it. And maybe you'll run into one of our above-average politicians. - Randy Kamp, MP Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows-Mission
As the newly elected MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows, I am pleased to be asked to write a brief introduction for this Community Resource Guide. I am passionate about both communities and I know residents share my great sense of pride at representing an area that is bursting with enthusiasm and community spirit. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are outstanding places to live, work and play. They are complete communities in a natural setting – sustainable communities that balance growth with the protection of its natural environment. Green spaces, playgrounds, sports fields and trails provide places for people to get out, get some exercise and connect with each other. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are committed to working with their community partners to continuously improve the quality of life for citizens living and working in this area. As a new MLA, I will be setting up a new constituency office soon to assist you, and I look forward to being a Community Resource that will help you with provincial government related issues and to provide information on government programs. I look forward to serving both communities and to being your representative in Victoria. - Doug Bing, MLA Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
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Following a successful 10th anniversary season, the Arts Centre Theatre in Maple Ridge promises to deliver another year of world-class entertainment. The season will also include favourites like the Dal Richards Orchestra and Winter Harp, plus side-splitting comedy, an illusionist, and the return of Charles Ross with his One Man Lord of the Rings. ACT executive director Lindy Sisson admits in some ways it's hard to top last year's 10th anniversary celebration. "But I think we have a pretty great line up for next year too." The disappointment of the circus cancellation last year will be rectified as the ACT opens the season with The Shangri-La Acrobats on Oct. 5. Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre is celebrating its 50th anniversary and will be touring three brilliant plays you won’t want to miss. New to the program this year are Classical Coffee Concerts, which will feature piano virtuoso Sarah Hagen and play on select Wednesday mornings. The dance offerings will feature iconic Canadian choreographers working with Ballet Kelowna and music acts continued on page 11
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DMRBIA: In the community The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is a group of business owners and commercial property owners with a common goal of making our downtown a vibrant, diverse and safe community, where people can live, work and play. Have you participated in any of our events this year? Maybe you made a wind chime of recycled materials at Earth Day or took the kids around downtown for the week-long Easter Egg Hunt? Perhaps you took a free guided walking tour of downtown public art and heritage points of interest or attended the Seniors Bazaar during Seniors Week? Did you bask in the appreciation of our downtown merchants during the ‘We Love Our Customers’ event in May? Or maybe you’ve just been caught out on a rainy day and took advantage of one of our orange Courtesy Umbrellas? The businesses of Downtown Maple Ridge have so much to offer you. Be sure to check out our upcoming events: Summer markets – last Saturday of June, July, August and September: These markets run alongside the Haney Farmers Market in Memorial Peace Park, one Saturday per month, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring vendors from downtown Maple Ridge businesses, as well as home-based and other small businesses.
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Lunchtime Concert Series – every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in August, starting Aug. 6: Free one-hour concerts in Memorial Peace Park from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy music in the park. Downtown Maple Ridge Photo Treasure Hunt – Aug. 17-24: Get your team or family together for this fun, free weeklong event. Grab a camera and your list of clues, and get creative. This is an non-timed event so do it all in one outing, or break it up over the week. Bring your results in to the finish at the Downtown Maple Ridge Community Garage Sale to be eligible for great prizes. Downtown Maple Ridge Community Garage Sale – Aug. 24: Do you love a good garage sale? Whether you love to search out a bargain, or need to part with your extra stuff, this event is for you. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 24, part of 224th Street will be closed to traffic for this great new event. Downtown Maple Ridge Recipe Collection – launching Summer 2013: Watch for collectable recipes from your favourite downtown businesses. Whether regional specialties, family traditions or local chef creations, you’ll be sure to find some new favourites for your family. Start with the collector box and VIP guest recipes from local public figures, and watch for free recipe cards available from participating businesses all over town – collect them all. Event details are posted at www.downtownmapleridge.ca, so check back regularly, or call 604 467-2420 for information.
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The mighty Fraser River was a critical element in the development of Maple Ridge, just as it was for the other European settlements and the First Nations people before them. It was a massive and reliable food source as well as a key transportation route. Prior to the coming of the railway, water travel was all there was. At first using sailing ships modified to be sidewheelers, and then with sternwheelers, people, goods and livestock were steadily brought into the area. At first, the hub was Fort Langley but it didn’t take long before homesteaders took up land on the other shore. All local travel was by some form of rowboat or canoe, whether they were European in style or First Nations. Our earliest settlers rowed everywhere. Crops of potatoes and other products were rowed down to New Westminster or over to the Fort for sale. The first teacher at Maple Ridge School in 1876 bought a rowboat so that he could cross the Fraser every morning and afternoon to transport students living on the far bank. This was necessary in order to have enough students to justify his salary. He performed this task in all weather and presumably, even with the river in freshet, and it’s important to note that he was only 17 years old when he took the job. continued on page 15
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Stalwart Scot Robert Robertson of Whonnock was known as a prodigious rower who would be hired by the minister to row him from stop to stop on his Sunday rounds — covering 40 miles or more in a day. One minister would serve all the available congregations and no one fussed over denomination. People even eloped by rowboat. That first teacher, James Sinclair, eloped with one of his senior students, rowing madly towards Fort Langley with her father in hot pursuit. Fortunately for the lovebirds, Dad was caught by the changing tide which gave him more of an uphill battle. The two were married by the time he arrived. The sternwheelers brought a new level of potential for development. With their flat bottoms, they could be brought in close to shore even if there was no wharf, though a wharf landing was much appreciated and those who had constructed them could proudly add “Landing” to their name. Hence, that first teacher had arrived at “Nelson’s Landing” on the
bank below what is now Fir Street and Thomas Haney’s land was the former Wickwire’s Landing which became the Port Haney Wharf. Winter brought a new relationship with the river as in most years, it froze quickly enough and solid enough for foot, horse and wagon traffic. There were tragedies too as thin spots could form. One took Alfred Charlton, owner of the store, post office and sternwheeler ticket centre on the Port Haney wharf. He and a young companion went through the ice in 1908 and were
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MAPLE RIDGE MUSEUM "Our extensive photograph collection covers every possible topic in the community" The Maple Ridge Historical Society operates the Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives in the former manager's home for the Port Haney Brick & Tile Company. The brick plant was created in 1907 and produced brick and drain tile and other forms of tile until 1979. Clay for the operation was mined on site. The manager’s house and the small brick office building are all that were left standing when the plant was demolished. The museum has been located there since 1984. Displays on the main floor tell stories of the pioneer settlement period with industrial history and displays of household goods. One room contains changing displays that highlight particular categories of artefacts. On the lower level, the Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society has a late 1920's era model railway diorama showing the influence of the CPR on the area’s growth plus the role of railway logging.
Guided tours of the Museum are offered between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays (or by appointment) year-round, extended to Wednesday to Sunday during July and August. Museum staff provides assistance and resources to researchers, care for a large archival and artefact collection, and have a busy schedule of taking temporary displays out into the community as part of numerous community events. Our extensive photograph collection covers every possible topic in the continued on page 19
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MOUNTAIN BIKING Something for every mountain biker in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows offer many opportunities for mountain biking, with a wide variety of terrain for various levels of trail difficulty. The latter ranges from beginner to extreme expert, and as difficulty increases, so does the need for an appropriately equipped bike to safely handle the terrain. Maple Ridge There are several riding areas in and around Maple Ridge. In Golden Ears Provincial Park, there is in excess of 20 kms of cycling trails – classified as cross country or all-mountain. They wind their way through the second growth forest of western red cedar and Douglas fir. A dedicated mountain bike with minimum front suspension fork is recommended for the more advanced trails on Alouette Mountain and East. For beginning riders, the Mike Lake area inside the park has proven to be a great place to learn. On the Canyon trails, some of the smoother paths can be ridden on cruiser or children’s bikes. Trail difficulty: Trails in the park range in difficulty from easy to intermediate. Please refer to http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/ for trail maps and conditions. Note: Most trails in Golder Ears are multi-use. Please respect trail signage and other trail users. At Woodlot 0007, or as it is known by regulars, is accessed by a parking lot at the north end of 287th Street or another gravel lot at 281 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. The trails in the Woodlot are built and maintained by a dedicated group of trail builders associated to the FVMBA. You access a steep logging road ascent, which leads to dozens of technical downhill trails filled with very steep, root-filled chutes, jumps and drops. The trails in the
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Woodlot are classified as all-mountain and downhill and you will need a sturdy mountain bike with front suspension and disc brakes. Most who ride the Woodlot have long travel, dual-suspension mountain bikes. Full face helmet and other body armour is recommended. Trail difficulty: ranges in from intermediate to extreme expert. Please refer to http://www.fvmba.com for map and trail conditions. Trails here are not well signed so please bring a map with you or try to meet up with a local rider to show you the goods. Pitt Meadows Trail cycling in Pitt Meadows mainly involves riding on and around the extensive dike system, which extends into Maple Ridge. The trails are primarily flat and wide, gravel or grass covered, and can be ridden on any kind of mountain bike, cyclocross, cruiser or children’s bike. Trail difficulty: easy. Please refer to Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge website for further information and maps. http://www.pittmeadows. bc.ca/EN/main/residents/742/10585.html.
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Beer! local hot spots Everyone gets thirsty. So if you're new to Maple Ridge or just visiting, and you need a refreshment, and you want a natural brew, most pubs will have a crafty remedy or two. In the downtown area, take a walk down 224th Street towards the Fraser River, where Port Haney was originally founded and just across from the railway tracks of the West Coast Express station you'll find the century-old Billy Miner Alehouse and Cafe. Originally, it was a Bank of Montreal, but now it's cosy, pub where 24 types of craft beer are on hand (to be accompanied by pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven). The pub has made an impression because it recently received TripAdvisor's certificate of excellence award. The award is only given to establishments that consistently earn outstanding traveler reviews on
TripAdvisor website, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this award. “The Billy is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Ken Brookes, owner. A sampler of a few of the craft brews at the Billy include: The Back Hand of God Stout, Fat Tug IPA, Blue Buck or Thirsty Beaver Amber Ale … you get the idea. Still on the Fraser River, a bit farther east, near what used to be the Albion ferry, at the Kingfisher's Waterfront Bar and Grill, the craft beer celebration continues with offerings such as Race Rocks Ale, Loose Cannon Dark Lager and Russell Cream Ale, to name just three. Kingfisher's is a sponsor and founding member of the Fraser Valley chapter of the Campaign for Real Ale.
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Right in the heart of downtown at 222nd Street and Lougheed, The Haney Public House offers its own Haney lager on tap, along with domestic and imported beers, while the Witch of Endor Pub on Dewdney Trunk Road and 226th Street offers a range of craft ales. Farther west, for more traditional fare, at the Jolly Coachman Pub and Liquour Store in Pitt Meadows at 19167 Ford Rd., Sleeman's Honey Brown is in the cooler as well as Okanagan Pale Ale accompanied by Alexander Keith's. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is the place to go for craft beers, said Dan Therien with the Fraser Valley chapter of the Campaign For Real Ale. Not only do the above pubs offer craft beer, the folks at Firefly Fine Wines and Ales on Lougheed Highway and 217th Street can help you find something tasty as well.
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The east end of Haney Place Mall has been rebuilt, Thrifty Foods has moved in and local folks now have a full-range grocery store at their service, 24/7. Now the facelift continues on the west end of Maple Ridge's main downtown mall as Target expands and rebuilds the location and reinvents local shopping. The Maple Ridge Target is one of dozens of former Zellers stores that Target has taken over. In addition to totally gutting the old store to its steel frame, Target is expanding the building westward and bringing the store to an area of 10,334 sq. metres at a cost of about $10 million. The renovation includes 72 additional parking spots along with 13 bike parking spaces and opening day is planned for this November 2013, probably just a few weeks after the new Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre opens on Lougheed Highway and 227th Street. While mall renovations displaced Haney Bakery temporarily, the bakery has found a new home in the mall, beside Kin's Market. And if Haney Bakery doesn't have what you need, try the Europe Bakery and Deli just across from the mall on 224th Street, or the Bread N Buns Factory just a block up and around the corner at 22420 Dewdney Trunk Rd.
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OSPREY DAYS SATURDAY JULY 6 ~ 11AM - 3PM SUNDAY AUGUST 11 ~ 11AM - 3PM Come Out And Enjoy A Variety Of Activities, Including, Live Music With Face Painting And Artisan Vendors, Click & Clown And More. Starts in January
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NEW GAMING CENTRE Includes a restaurant, a green roof, meeting rooms and an outdoor patio. Great Canadian Gaming Corp. is wagering it’s newest centre will lead to a full house in Maple Ridge. Howard Blank, vice president of media, entertainment and responsible gaming for Great Canadian Gaming, said construction of the $16 million Maple Ridge centre is well underway and the doors are expected to open in late fall or early winter of 2013. The fully-licensed venue will span 2,550-sq.-metres and will include a restaurant, a green roof, meeting rooms and an outdoor patio. Great Canadian operates 17 gaming venues across Canada and employs more than 5,500 staff. They acquired the Haney Bingo Plex in 2008 and have been working since then to build a new facility. Blank said the community can expect top-rate service and entertainment in the new building. “We’re very excited to be able to bring this new facility to Maple Ridge,” said Blank. ”We are very proud that we’ve been able to incorporate green technology to this facility. The improvements will
be ten-fold.” Patrons can expect 150 slot machines on site, as well as bingo, and off-track betting. There will be more than 200 parking spaces at the centre. The new facility was made possible when Great Canadian and the District of Maple Ridge struck a deal to extend 227th Street northward to the Lougheed Highway, providing a new link between the downtown and the homes nearby. Blank said it’s important to be able to contribute to the revitalization of the downtown core as well as helping out local charities. The new Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre will be operated in conjunction with Great Canadian and the Ridge Meadows Bingo Association. The new centre will also be a boon to the district. As well as having a new multi-million dollar facility and restaurant in the community to help increase tourism, the district will pocket 10 per cent of the revenues from the slots.
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For a more Italian flavour, try the Delizie Italiane Bakery and Bistro just two blocks over at 22266 Dewdney Trunk Rd., or Zena's Gluten Free Bakery one block east, at 22346 Dewdney Trunk Rd. That's not the only change for the brick mall, however. Next to Thrifty Foods in the mall's northeast corner, work is underway to combine four retail units to turn it into a space for another national retailer. Just who's opening up though is being kept a mystery by the mall. With Target moving in, Maple Ridge's main street is turning into a happening place, just the way the District of Maple Ridge wants it, as more people move into the dozens of new condos built recently in the downtown. That's translating into a more people-friendly place with an expanding array of restaurants and niche stores, now many sporting new store fronts. That's thanks to the local business improvement association's facade improvement program which just completed its fourth year. The BIA provides grants of up to $10,000 to help businesses improve their looks or renovate their premises. In the last four years, a total of $152,600 has been disbursed resulting in $5 million in renovations completed in the downtown. Also, check out the historical mosaic murals inscribed into the sidewalk in four spots in the downtown.
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PITT MEADOWS MUSEUM Both sites of the Pitt Meadows Museum are located on Harris Road just to the south of the CPR tracks. The General Store (1908c) site houses a small community archive and exhibits relating to the pioneer history of Pitt Meadows and area and includes hands on activities for children. The Hoffmann & Son building (1936c) is an industrial heritage site housing a vintage machine shop and a collection of over 60 restored gasoline stationary engines. All machinery is in working order and some is in use on special event days. The Old General Store opened in 1908 as the community’s first general store and post office and by 1912 also housed the store keeper’s family. It closed as a store in 1931 and as a post office in the early 1940’s but remained a family home until an offshore owner purchased it in the early 1990’s. As the building fell into a state of disrepair the District of Pitt Meadows negotiated the purchase of it in 1997 and turned it into the community museum.
The Hoffmann and Son site was built by the Hoffmann family in 1936 and replaced an earlier building on the property. The Hoffmann’s ran it as a garage, machine shop and ditching business. In retirement Hans Hoffmann collected and restored stationary gasoline engines and was well known for his expertise in the area throughout the province. The community archives at the General Store site contains a small reference library, 5,000 photographs, 90 maps and plans and over 4.5 meters of documents. Researcher hours are available by contacting the Museum. The General Store site of the Museum
is open year round with admission by donation. School and group tours are available for a fee and by contacting the Museum in advance. Museum Sundays for Families are held most Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and Heritage Thursdays for Children runs for seven Thursday afternoons over the course of the summer. More information about both programs is on the Museum’s Facebook page. The Hoffmann and Son site is open on a seasonal basis from June through August. Both sites are managed by the Pitt Meadows Heritage and Museum Society, a non profit and registered charity.
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RIDGE MEADOWS RECYCLING DEPOT The Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot has been around for more than three decades, but it’s undergone significant changes over that time. The current depot and its extensive programs is a far cry from the depot’s humble beginnings – in a small building on a landfill. The depot’s beginnings can be traced back to 1972, when local members of the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation started a small pilot program to explore the new trend of recycling. They acquired the landfill site in 1974 and hired their first part-time employee in 1976. In 1980, multimaterial curbside collection began, and the recycling society was officially formed in 1981. The current depot was built in 1990, and many of the early members were involved in its construction. Recycling’s rise in Maple Ridge was spawned by interest from local residents, in large thanks to increased awareness of recycling. It wasn't a popular concept in the late '70s and early '80s. A large part of the local group’s role at first focused on educating the public, particularly children, about the benefits of recycling – going to schools, doing puppet shows. Interest wasn’t high at first, but it quickly grew. The society began by recycling newspapers, the simplest materials to collect and recycle at first. The society has since expanded to other materials, including cardboard, glass, plastics and paint. Its newest initiative is helping take food waste out of the garbage system while returning nutrients to the earth. The Metro Vancouver solid waste management plan calls for a total ban of all organic materials from garbage pick-up by 2015. The Ridge Meadows Recycling Society has been thinking
about that deadline and has been running a Solar Cone Food Digester pilot project for the past three years. There are currently 230 of these units working in the community, composting everything from spoiled dairy, meat scraps, bones, bread products, old pasta, rice and even pet waste. Solar digesters use a double-walled cone to trap the heat of the sun, which encourages beneficial bacterial growth and accelerates decomposition. The cone sits over a base basket, which is recessed into the ground so that as the food waste decomposes, it liquefies and is released as nutrients into the surrounding soil – meaning that they rarely need to be emptied. Solar cones also keep compost smells to a minimum and are less likely to attract raccoons or bears. Solar Cones are available from the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society for $56.25 (Maple Ridge residents only), and if you need some help installing it, for another $50 the ‘Support Work Group’ will dig the hole and set it up for you. Dan Mikolay and Leanne Koehn of the society also run Solar Cone workshops for interested groups. For more information, contact them at 604-463-5545 or visit www.rmrecycling.org online. Ridge Meadows Recycling Society: 10092 - 236th Street 604-463-5545 Mon. - 8 am to 5 pm Tues. & Wed. - 8 am to 7 pm Thurs. to Sun. - 8 am to 5 pm
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Every year the Hopcott family’s 17 acre field in Pitt Meadows is turned into another distinct design using a global positioning system. A tractor carves the maze when the corn is still small. It is estimated that each maze takes one and a half hours to complete. It's one of the largest corn mazes in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the quiet and beauty of rural Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Meadows Maze is a comfortable drive from all points throughout the Lower Mainland. The Three Little Pigs was last year's theme. Previous designs have celebrated 100 years of the Pacific National Exhibition and the Golden Ears Bridge. More that just a maze, other attractions include a Petting Zoo, Bee Observatory, Lions 'Goat' Bridge, hay wagon rides, full concession and Cranberry Meadows Country store. Take a thrilling slide down Meadows Mountain or an exciting ride through the maze on the Barrel Train or Corny's Maze Train. Come to Meadows Maze and challenge your navigational skills as you make your way through 6.3 kms of this year's new maze design. It’s great fun for kids, mom, dad and grandparents too. This year the maze will be open from Aug. 11 until Sept. 3, then in the fall for school tours. For more information call 604-460-0603.
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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. “Serving the children of the world” Our fundraising efforts include a Gaming grant, our famous ‘Hanging floral basket’ sales each spring, Christmas fruit cake and Poinsettia sales, and our concession trailer, which can be found at many community events. There is a lot of fun and camaraderie involved in being with a group of like minded people. Our meetings are the first and third Tuesday each month, at 6:30 PM For more information call John Cowan at 604 463 4656 or Cam Esau at 604 319 0374. PO box 21173 Maple Ridge BC V2X 1P7
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COMMUNITY ATTRACTIONS Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows enjoys the benefits of vibrant urban centres surrounded by tranquil natural playgrounds that makes it the enviable tourist destination in the Lower Mainland. The Fraser and Alouette river dissect sprawling farmland is a short drive from the district centre. Throw in Golden Ears Provincial Park and Pitt Lake, the second largest lake in the Lower Mainland and one of the world’s largest tidal lakes, and it’s easy to see why the region is such a popular tourist destination. Throw in some of B.C.’s best fishing holes with guided tours like Gienows Guiding or Wild B.C. Tours, and the popularity soars. Another important part of that popularity springs from its focus on agriculture. The 2013 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Circle Farm Tour is an excellent way to discover the many vibrant and unique agri-tourism businesses in the region. From the Blue Heron Fruit Winery, located on 18539 Old
Dewdney Trunk Road in Pitt Meadows, to the Haney Farmer’s Market held in Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge, the vast collection of distinct products are what helps fuel the region’s tourism market. Visitors can get up-to-date listings by visiting circlefarmtour.ca. The Region’s trail system is also a great place to take long walks along the picturesque Fraser River. With the addition of Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows, long walks can also turn into great coffee with it’s new shops located in the bottom of the subdivision of Bonson Road. The scenery can also be taken in on horseback, one of the most popular inquiries fielded by Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. Locals and visitors can experience the escorted rides up to Pitt Lake or Golden Ears Provincial Park with a
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Canada Day - July 1 Celebrate Canada Day at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge 11925 Haney Place), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begin your day with a visit to the Haney Farmers Market, followed up with lots of interactive activities for children and families. For more information contact Pat at 604-467-7342. Come to Haney House for a bit of Dominion Day fun from 1-4 p.m. T For more information, contact Allison at 604-4635311. Pitt Meadows hosts the Pitt Meadows AthletesIn-Kind 8 km Canada Day Run at 8:30 a.m. at the Pitt Meadows Family Rec. Centre, 12027 Harris Rd. The official ceremony takes place at municipal hall, 12007 Harris Rd., at the cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. Info: 604-465-2453. Twilight Tuesdays - Starts July 3 Annual Twilight Tuesday concert series in the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand. This crowd pleasing event starts 3 July and continues throughout the month of July on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. The concerts are presented by the Maple Ridge Concert Band. Website: www.mrcb.ca Osprey Days - July 6 A family music festival in beautiful Osprey in south Pitt Meadows. Families can expect a full day of live music, outdoor BBQ hosted by Stomping Grounds, local vendors and artists in the park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. continued on page 31
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Museum Sundays - starting in July A weekly Sunday program open to children, families and adults. Museum staff and youth volunteers lead lessons in: pie making, jarring and jamming, soap and candle making, gardening, building, sewing quilting weaving, crocheting and knitting, drawing painting, and sculpting, archive procedures and museum work. Website: www.pittmeadowsmuseum.com/sundays.html Summer Serenade - Wednesdays starting July 6 The Bruce James Orchestra presents this summer music performance in the Pitt Meadows Spirit Square, 12027 Harris Road (beside the family recreation centre). Every Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, there will be a musical group performing from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting). Check www.brucejamesorchestra.com to find out the schedule of performers. Adstock - July 7 in Memorial Peace Park, 1-8 p.m. A free, outdoor, alternative music festival in the heart of Maple Ridge at the Gazebo/Bandstand on 224th Street. The show highlights youth bands and acoustic acts and will also host some of the best bands in punk, metal, ska and hardcore that Vancouver has to offer. Model Railway open house - July 8 The Dewdney-Alouette Railway Society hosts this open house on the last Sunday of every month throughout the year. Come and discover the world of model railroading and diorama building from the experts! Its a great family outing that appeals to all ages.
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Music on the Wharf - Starts July 8 Since 1997, this free (by donation) concert series has taken place on the Port Haney Wharf [located on River Road, just east of the Port Haney West Coast Express station].Twice in July, and twice in August on Monday nights at 7:30pm the concert series features local and regional bands, covering a variety of musical styles. Contact: 604-463-5311. Caribbean Fest - July 13-14 Taking place in downtown Maple Ridge on 224th Street and Memorial Peace Park, the Festival features two stages with 15 live bands from the Lower Mainland’s Caribbean community entertaining with reggae, calypso, salsa, & soca music. Authentic food vendors too! info@caribbeanfest.ca Bard on the Bandstand July 19–21 in Pitt Meadows July 26-28 in Maple Ridge This year for Bard on the Bandstand, the Emerald Pig Theatre Society brings you Macbeth, A Midsummer’s Nightmare. Directed by Cathie Young. The free event takes place in Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows and Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. Pre-show entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and showtime starts at 8 p.m. Info: www.emeraldpig.ca Airport Day - July 21 The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport is excited to invite you to join our celebration of 50 years with “Careers in Aviation”! Favorites like the airplane train, static aircraft exhibition, car show n’shine, kid & adult flights, kiosks and food will all be back for a family fun day!
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Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest - July 27-28 Country Fest, formerly the Maple Ridge Fair, has run for more than 100 years and offers agricultural activities, demos and competitions, 4-H shows and lots of entertainment. A kids’ area keeps the young ones entertained. There is much to see and do over the two days. All events are at the Albion Fairgrounds, located on 105th Avenue (take Lougheed Highway east, turn left at 105th). Info: 604-463-6922 or mrpmcountryfest.com.
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True North Fraser Bluegrass Festival - Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 4-10 p.m. at the Albion Fairgrounds (23448 - 105th Avenue, Maple Ridge). The Crowe Brothers, High Plains Tradition, the Fisher/Stevens Band, Downtown Mountain Boys, 5 on a String, Clover Point Drifters, The Still Blue. Terry Fox Run - September 18 The Terry Fox Run, an annual event to raise funds for cancer research. Participants can walk, run, rollerblade or wheel a one, five or 10 km route at the Hammond Community Centre. Info: www.terryfox.org. GETI Fest - September 22 Celebrates International Day of the Girl this year. Join the Golden Ears Transition Initiative and the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Girl Guides from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Memorial Peace Park. There will be a parade, an artisan fair, entertainment, food and even a bike rodeo.
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Remembrance Day Parade from the Legion building to the Cenotaph. In Pitt Meadows, the ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. in Pitt Meadows Spirit Square. Info:604-463-5101 Christmas in the Park & Santa Claus Parade - December 1 Come to Memorial Peace Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and take part in the many fun family activities for children of all ages. Info: president@mapleridgechristmas.ca.
Allco Hatchery & Ridge Meadows Rivers Day - September 30 This is the 19th Annual Allco Hatchery and Ridge Meadows Rivers Day. Come to the hatchery between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate in a wide variety of fun activities and informative displays that help raise awareness about the beautiful streams and rivers in our community. Info:604-467-6401 or email arms@telus.net. Ghost Ridge - Event Dates TBA The Ghost Ridge Haunted House at the Albion Fairgrounds is spooky fun for the whole family. This annual event is a fundraiser for local charities. Community Fireworks - October 30 Enjoy the annual Halloween Fireworks display at the Albion Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Remembrance Day - November 11 Commemorate the sacrifice of those in the time of war. In Maple Ridge, the ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. with the
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RELAX AT PITT LAKE Pitt Lake is not only an outdoor paradise, it’s a record holder. The 24-kilometre-long lake is one of the largest freshwater tidal lakes in the world. Surrounded by terrain which makes only the south end accessible by road, it’s just 16-kilometres north of Maple Ridge. The lake is a collection of untapped resources and spectacular sceneries surrounding a body of water known for its large waves and temperamental nature. A sunny cruise down 208th Street will lead to the Grant Narrows Regional Park at the southern end of the Lake, where camping, boating, fishing, water sports and hiking await. And the rivers upstream from the lake into the valley are considered some of the best fly-fishing in the world. The oceanic tidal action of the lake and the many waterfalls make for active water. Canoers and campers can be surprised sometimes by the strong lapping at the side of their boat. The lake has more than 50-kilometres of shore line ripe with natural wonders. The south end of the shore is a piece of the Widgeon Valley natural wildlife reserve—accessible from Pitt Lake by canoe, day-hikers can plan a trip to the Widgeon falls. The lake is a popular boating and camping destination for the variety of activity available. Marked trails prepared for the hiker, dot the shoreline. A collage of views are available throughout the trails and the southern marshes are renowned as an excellent bird-watching area. They’re a frequent haunt of the amateur ornithologist, and contain
ready-to-use bird stands. The web of rivers and streams which mark the coast line offer a number of opportunities for exploration. Known for rocky coves containing small islands, the sandy beaches are consistent stopping points for boaters and great spots for fishing. And relaxation can continue in a natural hot bath. The lake boasts what some campers, including Golds, consider the best hot springs in B.C. Fishing is what made this area famous though and the upper rivers of the Pitt valley boast great year-round fishing. Linked with a number of other water sources, it offers a variety of species in its waters, giving anglers the opportunity to fight steelhead and choose between their day's catch of bull trout. For Dolly Varden and trouts, casters stick to the deeper bays, however a good five-pound rainbow trout is not abnormal in the open lake. The lake boasts a number of small natural campsites with full accommodations, facilities and services being available in Maple Ridge. • www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/vancouver/ fraser_valley/pitt.htm
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REGISTER NOW… Spots are limited!!! Enriched Daycare Infant/Toddler Care (NEW Expansion) Before/After School Care (NEW Expansion) Extended Preschool
604.459.3033
Every Week - July & August Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978
Discover a passion for learning
11604 Laity Street, Maple Ridge
jenna@love-2-learn.ca www.love-2-learn.ca
Please call to book your tour or for more information
604.466.5728
www.littlegardenmontessori.com
Golden Ears Preschool A non-profit Society since 1988
Ages 30 months to 12 years old Preschool based programming Qualified ECE Teachers
Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm
23588 105 Ave., Located inside Planet Ice
www.cottonwoodschildcare.ca
Transportation to and from Albion & Kanaka Elementary
Beginnings Childcare At Beginnings Childcare we are committed to ensuring that the early years are filled with love, learning and laughter. We offer a fun, nurturing and safe environment with devoted and caring staff. Parents also have the option of enrolling their children in the Montessori Beginnings Preschool program upstairs.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday • 7 am – 6 pm
• Preschool • Out of School care • Preschool enhanced daycare (3 locations) • Offering theme-based programs • Music & Movement • Beginners French • Kids Yoga • WEBCAMS • Highly Qualified ECE teachers • Ready to Read Program Preschool/ Jr. Kindergarten: 22336 Dewdney Trunk, Maple Ridge
604-467-7250
Preschool Enhanced Daycare: 11485 - 227th St., Maple Ridge
604-467-7529
email: imaginationstationccc@gmail.com www.imagninationchildcarecentre.com
WHO’S READY FOR SOMETHING
DIFFERENT?
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• Providing full day care for children 6 weeks to 6 years • Providing before & after school care for children up to 12 years • Educational 3-5 year old Curriculum • Incredible Pre-School Program • Technology Integrated Classrooms • Safe & Nurturing Environment • Providing transportation to: Eric Langton, Alouette, Yennoden, Fairview, Laityview and Glenwood
www.montessoribeginnings.ca
Maple Ridge Learning Centre & Childcare
604-466-3184 or
21593 Dewdney Trunk Road
*Please call the school for more information*
email beginnings@shaw.ca
• Christian Daycare • Full Day Preschool Program • Energetic Out of School Program • Experienced Early Childhood Educators • Large Adventure Playgrounds • Ages 2 1/2 through 12 • Safe fun loving home away from home
20245 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge
604.465.1290
will be running its amazing
Summer Blast Camp Summer Blast is open to children 5 – 12 yrs old, Mon – Fri (7:30am – 5:00pm)
$250 per week or $750 per month. Fees include all field trips and supplies needed for an amazing summer.
www.steppingblockschildrencentre.com
604-467-1530
22321 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge joanne@steppingblockschildrencentre.com
Classes for 3 & 4 year olds Please Call
604-463-4652 for more information
You can check us out at
www.goldenearspreschool.ca
START SMART CHILDCARE CENTRE
Providing quality childcare for children ages 9 months to 12 years old • Infant/Toddler • Daycare • Preschool • Before & After School Care
604-229-2393
604-463-4439
www.edleun.com/mapleridge
22610 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge
Child Care Centre Non-Profit Licensed Group Daycare Out of School Care
• Conveniently located in the MR Leisure Centre • Fully qualified ECE teachers • Program offers both free play and structured activities
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www.start-smart.ca
RegisteR NOW for September 2013! Multi-Age program (12 months to 5 years)
Preschool enriched curriculum
Preschool Enriched Daycare
Before & After School Care
“Fit Kids” School Age Care
Transportation to and from Kanaka Creek and Hammond Elementary
(30 months - 5 yrs) (5-12 yrs)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Hobby Farm Environment • Arts & Crafts/Cooking • Outdoor Oriented • New Playground Village • Mini Train
Preschool Education Program
28209 96th Ave., Maple Ridge www.funfarmdaycare.ca
604.462.0786
(5-12 years)
604-465-8515 20601 WeStfield Avenue
Fundamentals
Childcare Centre
Located in the Hammond Community Centre
Where FUN is just the beginning!
My Community Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows 2013 – 39
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