Maple Ridge
NEIGHBORHOODS
Welcome To Maple Ridge
Nature-Rich, Family-Friendly
& Growing Strong
Nestled between the Fraser River and the majestic Golden Ears Mountains, Maple Ridge is a city in Metro Vancouver that blends outdoor adventure, family-oriented living, and growing urban amenities. According to the city website, Maple Ridge is “one of the fastest-growing communities in the Metro Vancouver region … with an estimated population of 102,414.” Maple Ridge
For families, professionals, retirees, and everyone in between, Maple Ridge offers a solid alternative to denser urban centres — with scenic surroundings, access to nature, and increasing connectivity.
Parks, Trails & Outdoor Life
- Maple Ridge boasts an impressive natural backdrop: lakes, rivers, forested trails, and mountain panoramas. Maple Ridge
- For outdoor lovers, it’s minutes from places like Golden Ears Provincial Park and Alouette Lake, offering hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and family-friendly nature outings. Maple Ridge
- With lots of green space and a more relaxed lifestyle than inner Vancouver-area cities, families can enjoy spacious parks and less congestion.
- One thing to note: while the natural assets are strong, infrastructure (especially transit links) may be less dense than in central metro hubs — planning ahead helps.
Schools & Learning Opportunities
- The city is served by School District 42 (Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows), which covers Maple Ridge and nearby Pitt Meadows. It is described as safe, family-oriented, and offering strong programs. Maple Ridge International Program
- Graduation rates are strong: The six-year graduation rate in SD 42 reached 93.2% in 2019-20, exceeding the provincial average. sd42.ca
- While Maple Ridge doesn’t host a large university campus within the city limits, higher-ed institutions are within reach in neighbouring municipalities; thus, families with older children will want to factor commuting or transport.
- For younger families, the spacious lots, access to outdoors, and a stable school district make Maple Ridge attractive.
Transit, Connectivity & Growth
Maple Ridge is positioned about 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, offering the possibility to commute while living in a more relaxed environment. Maple Ridge
Key infrastructure includes the Golden Ears Bridge, Pitt River Bridge improvements, and ongoing planning around transit-oriented growth. BCBusiness
The city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and area plans are being updated to align with provincial housing and growth targets — this means more housing diversity, more mixed-use near transit, and changing neighbourhoods.
For families, it means future promise: better walkability, more connectivity, though currently there may still be reliance on car travel, especially in less central neighbourhoods.
For more information, visit translink.ca
Explore Maple Ridge
- The city features a number of distinct areas, including the Town Centre (Haney) — which is urbanizing with shops, transit, recreation. Maple Ridge
- Other neighbourhoods like Albion/Kanaka, Silver Valley, Thornhill, Webster’s Corners offer more suburban, nature-adjacent living. Maple Ridge, BC
- Lifestyle is described as “family-oriented … affordable real estate … proximity to Metro Vancouver … easy access to recreation.” Fraser Valley Alliance
- Living in Maple Ridge offers a blend: some areas feel like “country” (large lots, forested streets) and some “city” (town centre amenities).
Useful tip: If you’re into more urban amenities/short commutes, look to Town Centre/Albion; if you prefer space and nature, consider the more suburban or hillside neighbourhoods.
Business & Commerce
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Let’s talk Real Estate. Contact Brian Lamb today!