Sightseeing
Beautiful lake nestled in a rainforest with lots of picnic tables; Perfect for a family outing
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Alouette Lake
Beautiful lake nestled in a rainforest with lots of picnic tables; Perfect for a family outing
The “Kanaka Creek Regional Park Fraser Riverfront” (on River Rd west of Lougheed Highway) has a beautiful long walkway along the bank of the Fraser River, a pedestrian bridge, and plaques explaining the history of the sawmills in the area.
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Kanaka Creek Regional Park
11484 256 StThe “Kanaka Creek Regional Park Fraser Riverfront” (on River Rd west of Lougheed Highway) has a beautiful long walkway along the bank of the Fraser River, a pedestrian bridge, and plaques explaining the history of the sawmills in the area.
An easy hike (albeit with a steep initial climb) that leads to other trails and gives you panoramic views of Maple Ridge and Metro Vancouver
Thornhill Heights Bench
An easy hike (albeit with a steep initial climb) that leads to other trails and gives you panoramic views of Maple Ridge and Metro Vancouver
Food scene
Kanaka Creek Coffee
24155 102 AveThis nice coffee shop is within a 2 minute walk from the house.
Chill restaurant and bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & pizza, plus weekend brunch.
Browns Socialhouse Maple Ridge
20490 Lougheed HighwayChill restaurant and bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & pizza, plus weekend brunch.
White Spot Maple Ridge
20855 Lougheed HighwayReliable restaurant franchise
Shopping
Meadowtown Centre
19800 Lougheed Hwy.Cinema, clothing, food, liquor, etc.
ValleyFair Mall
22709 Lougheed Hwy.Banks, groceries, coffee shop, pharmacy, liquor store, etc.
One stop for most of your shopping needs. Quality products at low prices.
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Walmart Maple Ridge Supercentre
11850 224 StOne stop for most of your shopping needs. Quality products at low prices.
Indoor shopping mall with rustic touches: Electronics, groceries, clothing, banks, etc.
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Coquitlam Centre
2929 Barnet HwyIndoor shopping mall with rustic touches: Electronics, groceries, clothing, banks, etc.
Sports
Swimming pool, gym, basketball, soccer, squash
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Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney PlSwimming pool, gym, basketball, soccer, squash
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Grocery shopping
The Langley Farm Market at 22621 Lougheed Highway has a large variety of fresh fruit and vegetables at very reasonable prices. The nearby Bruce’s Country Market is much closer, but more expensive, and the produce is not as fresh.
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Train to downtown Vancouver
The West Coast Express is a comfortable commuter train that takes you from Port Haney station in Maple Ridge to the Vancouver Waterfront. The stretch along the shore offers beautiful views of the Burrard Inlet and the mountains of North Vancouver. There are even desks and power outlets for your laptop. The train departs Port Haney station on weekday mornings (5:44, 6:44, and 7:44 am) and departs Vancouver Waterfront Station on weekday afternoons at 3:50, 4:50, and 6:20 pm. There are bus connections between 102 Ave (2 min walk from our house) to Port Haney Station.