June 13, 2012

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Farms and forests are two attractions that draw out people who are looking for the great outdoors, so the 2012 Circle Farm Tour is one of the best places to start.

The tour changes every year, so a good way to see if there’s something interesting is to click on circlefarmtour.ca and see if anything catches your interest.

What defi nitely is new is the Octogan Lavender Farm and Studio, run by Guy and Farida Coates.

The fi ve-acre property in Thornhill features arts and crafts and lavender products. The farm opens its second year when lavender begins to bloom on Father’s Day. You also can check it out online at octagonstudio.ca.

“It’s really spectacular and kind of unique to this area,” said Kristine Gervais. “It’s brand new.”

While Vancouver Paddle Wheelers may not be new, the stop at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport is. The catamaran tour boat will be stopping at that location every Thursday during the summer and take people up the Pitt River into Pitt Lake, where they can see the native pictographs, waterfalls and wildlife

(vancouverpaddlewheeler.com).“Our whole goal is to get

tourism businesses in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows,” said Gervais, with Tourism Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows.

If you just want to go for a walk along the Fraser River, Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows is a good starting point. There’s now a coffee shop in the new subdivision at the bottom of Bonson Road.

“It’s kind of a neat little area to grab a coffee and go for a walk along the dikes.”

Also new and more convenient for Maple Ridge residents is Canadian Adventure Charters(canadianadventurecharters.com) that offers four-hour tours and lobster dinners on the Fraser and Pitt rivers on a 33-foot river cruiser.

Their pickup and drop-off point is now Port Haney Wharf, at the foot of 224th Street in downtown Maple Ridge.

But forests, farms and horses remain local tourism staples. People still fl ock to Golden Ears Provincial Park and Pitt Lakeevery weekend.

Horseback riding is the most prevalent item sought for on Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt

Meadows website, (mapleridge-pittmeadows.com).

“That’s the number one thing people are looking for on our website,” said Gervais.

In Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, city slickers can go for escorted rides up to Pitt Lake or Golden Ears Provincial Park.

Equutrails (equutrails.com)and Leghorn Ranch(leghornranch.com) are two companies that offer those supervised trail rides.

For the arts scene, check out the arts and culture tab on Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows website (mapleridge-pittmeadows.com/arts-culture).

To fi nd out exactly what’s happening on a weekly basis, click on the events tab on the website mapleridge-pittmeadows.com/calendar-of-events-2 for a “fresh sheet.”

That’s a calendar of community events that gives the latest times and locations and is updated on a weekly basis and then emailed to subscribers.

On a regional basis, go to Drive Scenic Highway 7, (scenic7bc.com) to fi nd out what’s happening in Hope, Mission and Harrison Hot Springs.

New attractions turning Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows into a destination

Looking for a good time this summer? You don’t have to go into the big city because there’s lots to do that’s new in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.


The spirit ofour communities

On behalf of council and all the citizens of Pitt Meadows, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our great city, and encourage you to explore and discover what makes it such a wonderful place. If you are looking for fun, opportunity, or somewhere to put down roots, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

Here, you can enjoy shopping, restaurants and city-living and still be just minutes from exploring the natural landscapes and wildlife along the three rivers and the extensive dike system surrounding our community. The dikes, in particular, are perfect for biking, hiking, canoeing and horseback

riding. And don’t miss Pitt Lake, the largest fresh water tidal lake in North America.

There’s also plenty of activity, year-round. Some of my favourites include Pitt Meadows Day in June, live performances in our civic square in the summer, and our holiday kickoff at A Pitt Meadows Christmas.

Not only is Pitt Meadows a great place to visit or call home, it is also a great place to invest. With more than 200 acres of designated light industrial and business park land within minutes of Highway 1, truck routes, rail and air transportation, Pitt Meadows is easily accessible to surrounding markets and is the perfect fi t for your business.

Come enjoy Pitt Meadows’ remarkable beauty, history and strong sense of community. It’s the ‘Natural Place’‚ to live, work, play and invest.– Deb Walters, mayor Pitt Meadows

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Maple Ridge is a very special community – 40 per cent of our citizens volunteer in some capacity, and that spirit is

refl ected in everything we do.From the coaches and

volunteers who organize local sports leagues to the amazing and talented artists that produce the music, drama and visual arts presentations that are a key component of our community festivals, the spirit of volunteerism is at the heart of Maple Ridge.

Maple Ridge is also fortunate to be located in one of the most beautiful corners of the planet. The Golden Ears mountains provide us with breathtaking views. The many trails and parks

allow us to fi nd places to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

We also have a very active faith community with strong churches and congregations that provide spiritual leadership for our citizens and outreach to the community through charitable work.

In addition, Maple Ridge is home to service clubs that allow local men and women to give back to the community.

My family has ties here that go back a century. That strong connection to history is part of what makes the community so great. But the community is a welcoming place to new residents who are looking for a place to put down roots.

This is a great place to start, because it’s you who makes Maple Ridge a special place to live. This is our home.– Ernie Daykin, mayor

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Whether you prefer easy access to the amenities of the city or you would rather get away into the outdoor life, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are the perfect blend of city life and rural experience.

There are fi ve shopping centres that continue to expand with the growth of the area. For a night out there are a variety fi ne dining locations and theatres that showcase the local art and talent. For the outdoors, there are dozens of trails in Golden Ears park, one of British Columbia’s largest parks, championship-level golf courses, and a skydiving centre at Pitt Meadows airport.

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Kanaka CreekNature walks, a winding creek, waterfalls, a fi sh hatchery and more can be found in Kanaka Creek Regional Park.

The linear park protects a stretch of Kanaka Creek as it winds from the Fraser River near 232 Street eastwards past 272 Street.

The 405-hectare park is managed by the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and is home to the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS).

The park offers a number of different experiences at various points. Here are some of the more popular ones:

Cliff FallsThis popular picnic spot features picnic tables in a sunny spot and a lush forest setting. Come June, the salmonberry bushes are laden with ripe fruit, in brilliant shades of red and gold. They both taste the same, though the yellow ones are more rare.

To access this area, take Dewdney Trunk Road east from the town centre and turn right at 252 Street.

Riverfront sectionThe section of the park closest to the Fraser River offers canoeable marshes and the easy-going Riverfront walking trail.

Along the way, climb the three-storey observation tower beside the creek, which provides an overview of the landscape here. Bring your binoculars, as this quiet refuge sustains a host of fascinating birds.

The creek and river close in on both sides of the nose of land as

you follow the trail west.Decaying pilings offer mute

testimony that fi shing boats once tied up in this sheltered backwater. From an observation deck that overhangs the riverbank, you get broad views of the mighty Fraser.

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And one of the largest and most popular of those reasons is Golden Ears Provincial Park, an incredible 62,540 hectares of widely undeveloped wilderness.

Named for the twin peaks of Mount Blanshard, which are said to shine gold from the setting winter sun, Golden Ears lies in the Coast Mountains, north of the mighty Fraser River.

It extends north through untouched mountain areas to the wall of mountain peaks and valleys, which divide it and Garibaldi Provincial Park.

The park houses one of the largest campgrounds in the province with 353 vehicle/tent campsites welcoming visitors to two locations inside the park, at Alouette Lake and Gold Creek. It also offers back-country or walk-in camping at Alder Flats, on the West Canyon Trail, and Panorama Ridge, on the Golden Ears trail, with advisories that some of the more out-of-the-way sites do not have facilities provided.

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Underneath a canopy of second growth western hemlock, western red cedar and Douglas fi r trees, campers and day-trippers can be found exploring the park on foot, by boat, on their bikes and on horseback.

Campers can swim at all campgrounds and day-use areas and canoeing is popular on Alouette Lake with rentals available in the Alouette day-use area.

Freshwater fi shing is also available at Alouette Lake, Mike Lake and Gold Creek. A four-lane cement surface boat launch at the south end of Alouette Lake has overnight parking available for vehicles and trailers. Boaters should note, there is no nearby marina to moor boats overnight.

The highlight of the park is the scenery and the highlight of Golden Ears is the camper’s ability to enjoy the exposure to so much of what makes British Columbia famous. An extensive network of trails through which campers can enjoy the scenery and explore the area makes up over 20-kilometres of gravel/dirt paved adventure.

Hiking, cycling and horseback riding can be done on any one of a series of trails which make up the web throughout the park.

Golden Ears has the most available hiking trails

this close to Vancouver. Over a dozen trails lead to various destinations throughout the park, including the 8-mile/12-km one-way journey to the Golden Ears themselves.

Near the park headquarters, small Mike Lake is the starting point for the Alouette Mountain Hiking Trail – 12-miles/20-km return – to the summit of Alouette Mountain. Once fi nished, you can enjoy a panoramic view of picturesque wilderness: Golden Ears park across the Fraser Valley into Washington and west across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.

A shorter possibility is the 2.6-mile/4.2-km Mike Lake Trail. Search the understory for signs of old logging equipment and wildfl owers such as the delicate pink azalea, with petals shaped like fi ve-pointed stars.

Golden Ears Provincial Park lies in the Coast Mountains 11 k.m. north of Maple Ridge on the north side of the Fraser River. Access to the park is by vehicle via Highway 7 or Dewdney Trunk Road through the District of Maple Ridge. If heading west, turn right onto 232nd, and if heading east, turn left onto 232nd, then turn right onto Fern Crescent and follow road into park.

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The club consists of 36 fun and challenging holes divided between the North and South Golf Courses. Rolling fairways surrounded by plenty of water and bunkers lead you to massive bent grass greens testing all aspects of your game.

Once you have completed the round, take in some delicious food and ice cold beverages at the club’s breathtaking patio.

Meadow Gardens Golf Club19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows 604-465-5474Nestled in the serenity of Pitt Meadows, Meadow Gardens Golf

Club is only minutes from the downtown core, located directly off Lougheed Highway and on the doorstep of the Golden Ears Bridge, making accessibility and convenience second to none.

Playing from 5,519 yards to 7,041 yards on four sets of tees, Meadow Gardens has something for every level of golfer, presenting a risk-reward opportunity for serious shot-makers without sacrifi cing playability.

The course is as delightful to walk as it is to play, consisting of gently rolling mounds, picturesque lakes and numerous bunkers defi ning each fairway.

The modern 35,000-square-foot clubhouse includes a private member’s lounge, The Wedge Bar and Grill and The Loft Lounge and Eatery for your dining pleasure.

Pitt Meadows Golf Club13615 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows 604-465-5431 pittmeadowsgolf.comThe Pitt Meadows Golf Club is

the only private members-only golf club in the Fraser Valley. In addition to a 6,549-yard championship golf course, the club features amenities like a 9,000-square-foot putting green, an 8,000-square-foot chipping area, a bunker area and a driving range with grass tee boxes open year-round.

The clubhouse caters to weddings and business functions throughout the year, and is open to the public. Reservations are required for dinner.

Swan-e-Set Bay Resortand Country Club16651 Rannie Road,Pitt Meadows 604-465-3727 wcgg.caSwan-e-Set features two championship golf courses designed by the legendary Lee Trevino and spreading across the awe-inspiring terrain of the Pitt River Valley that offer both a challenge and playability for all skill levels.

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Swan-e-Set also features a dazzling 65,000-square-foot clubhouse, complete with every amenity you can imagine.

With course conditions that compete with any in the province, Swan-e-Set Bay is the perfect place to golf, relax, and savour life’s fi ner pleasures in the company of family and close friends.

Maple Ridge Golf Course20818 Golf Lane, Maple Ridge 604-465-9221 mapleridgegolfcourse.orgThis executive nine-hole public course was established in 1926, and was one of the fi rst courses built in the Fraser Valley and sits high above the mighty Fraser River.

Once home to the McIvor Family, the land has rolling hills surrounded by beautiful majestic

maple and cedar trees, making it a truly peaceful setting.

With the elevation changes and numerous sand bunkers, the Maple Ridge Golf Course will test every club in your bag.

Hackers Haven12309 – 240th Street,Maple Ridge 604-467-3061Hacker’s Haven is a public nine-hole, par-three golf course located in east Maple Ridge. The course offers challenging ravines in the design, as well as tight, tree-lined fairways. The greens are medium-sized with average speed.

The signature hole is No. 7, a 140-yard par three which requires the tee shot to carry 65 yards over a ravine to the green.

Heather Hills Golf Course 25494 – 117th Avenue,Maple Ridge 604-462-1004 heatherhillsgolfcourse.comThis nine-hole executive

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Meadows Golf Centre19049 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows 604-465-4641 meadowsgolfcentre.comFine tune your game at Meadows Golf Centre, a driving range located along Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows. It features 50 stalls, a two-level driving range, putting green, sand bunker for short game practice and CPGA golf instruction.

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In Golden Ears park, there’s quite an extensive trail network. Most of the trails start at the main horse corral. There’s good parking and staging access.

There’s a plethora of trails to explore in Golden Ears park, and most are interconnected. If you wanted to ride for a couple of days, you could.

Not all trails are created equal, though, and which one to take depends on your horse, as well as your own riding skill.

There’s a wide enough variety of trails in the area that everyone can fi nd something, though.

In Golden Ears, you can take everything from two-hour trips to Mike Lake or Lookout Point, a half-day trip up Alouette Mountain and full-day tours to Alouette Lake or Gold Creek.

The Mike Lake trail, in particular, offers some interesting challenges for riders and their horses, with a pretty steep incline at the start.

If you go straight up and down, it’s two hours.The Golden Ears trails also connect to other

networks, including the trails around Allco Park, which can expand potential riding options. You can ride down to Allco Park and loop back around.

There are more trails in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows than just the Golden Ears ones.

Another popular area is the trails around Pitt Lake, with scenic half-day rides featuring plenty of wildlife sightings and spectacular mountain backdrops. There are also a wide variety of trails on the dikes, including the Heron Tree Dike Trail, the Fenton Dike Trail and part of the Trans-Canada Equestrian Trail.

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Pitt Meadows Day – June 2Pitt Meadows Day is a celebration of the founding of Pitt Meadows, taking place annually on the fi rst Saturday in June. A pancake breakfast and parade begin the morning, followed by entertainment at Harris Road Park and YouthFest at the Pitt Meadows Rec. Centre. Enjoy the tasty chicken and salmon BBQ at the Heritage Hall. Fireworks at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park complete the day. Parade begins at 11 a.m.

Youth Fest – June 2After the Pitt Meadows Day Parade, attend events that feature live youth bands from noon to 6 p.m. Info: 604-465-2447.

Twilight Tuesdays– starts July 3Annual 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 at 7:30 p.m. The concerts are presented by the Maple Ridge Concert Band. Website: mrcb.ca

Webster’s Corner’s Day– June 23Webster’s Corners Neighbourhood Park, 256th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge.This annual family event features games and interactive activities for kids of all ages in the newly developed Webster’s Corners Neighbourhood Park. Take part in a pie-eating contest, enjoy a historic display of the community and its pioneers, then meet old friends at the Heritage Tea. Info: [email protected] or call Val at 604-463-5311 or Mary at 604-466-3333.

Airport Day – June 17The Pitt Meadows Regional Airport is excited to invite you to join in on a weekend of aviation fun. On Saturday, June 16,

Pacifi c Rim Aviation Academy will host a Rust Remover course for pilots wishing to update their certifi cation. The evening will fi nish off with a dinner and hangar dance hosted by the Aeroclub of B.C. featuring the Bruce James Orchestra. Parking is ample for those wishing to fl y-in and space for under-wing camping is available, with advanced notice. Landing, parking and camping are all free for the weekend.

On Sunday, June 17, the airport will open its gates to the public for its annual open house. Returning favourites such as the children’s ride-on airplane train, static aircraft exhibition and vintage car show will be joined by new, exciting displays by popular aircraft manufacturers and introductory fl ights for kids aged 5 to 95. Info: cypk.com.

Canada Day – July 1Canada Day festivities take place in both communities.

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Festivities take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Begin your day with a visit to the Haney Farmer’s Market, followed up with lots of interactive activities for children and families. The offi cial ceremonies, fl ag-raising and awards begin at 12:30 p.m. Entertainment, singing, dancing, activities, food and fun continue throughout the day. Don’t forget to participate in the neighbourhood “Show Your Colours for Canada Day” display. Info: 604-467-7342.

Pitt Meadows hosts the Pitt Meadows Athletes-In-Kind 8 k.m. Canada Day Run at 8:30 a.m. at the Pitt Meadows Family Rec. Centre, 12027 Harris Rd. Registration for the kids and adult race begins at 7 a.m. The offi cial ceremony takes place at municipal hall, 12007 Harris Rd., at the cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. There will be a cake, a bike parade and entertainment for the whole family.Info: 604-465-2453.

Adstock – July 8Memorial Peace Park, 1-8 p.m.Adstock is 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. This year’s line up includes Los Furios, Nylithia, Secondrate Rejects, Cornshed, Rags To Radio, Anchoress, The Jen Huangs, Neon Terror and North Hill.

Summer Serenade –July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Come to Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to enjoy summer music series of performances organized by the Bruce James Orchestra.

Music on the Wharf –July–AugustMusic on the Wharf is a summer music series hosted by the Maple Ridge Historical Society at Port Haney Wharf on River Road on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the months. This year features Marty Bernard and the Bloo Zebras, Steve Hansen and the Groove Merchants, Willy Blizzard and the Bruce James Orchestra. Info: 604-463-5311.

Caribbean Street Festival –July 14, 15The Caribbean Street Festival boasts live Caribbean music, delicious Caribbean food, local vendors and artisans and more. Come in costume and dance the day away on 224th Street in downtown Maple Ridge. This two-day event runs on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. The California Beach Boys are back again this year by popular demand.Info: [email protected].

Bard on the BandstandJuly 19–22 in Pitt MeadowsJuly 26-29 in Maple RidgeThis year Bard on the Bandstand will feature a steam-punk version of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. The free event takes place in Spirit Square in Pitt Meadows and Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, warm clothes, and a donation to the food bank. Info: emeraldpig.ca

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest – July 28-29Country 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 children’s 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.

Lunchtime Concert Series –Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in AugustHosted by the BIA. Bring your lunch and lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Peace Park at noon for an hour of free music featuring performances by local musicians.

Breastfest – August 18The fi fth annual Breastfest fundraiser musical event at the Memorial Peace Park from 3-9 p.m. will promote breast cancer awareness among young adults. Music and entertainment will be featured by local youth bands. For details, visit the Breastfest Facebook page.

Terry Fox Run – September 18The Terry Fox Run, an annual event to raise funds for cancer research. Participants can walk, run, rollerblade or wheel a one, fi ve or 10 k.m. route at the Hammond Community Centre. Info: terryfox.org.

GETI Fest – September 22GETI Fest 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 to learn about and celebrate resilient localized community. There will be a parade, an artisan fair, entertainment, food and even a bike rodeo.

Allco Hatchery and Ridge Meadows Rivers Day – September 30This 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 [email protected].

Ghost Ridge – OctoberThe 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 30Enjoy the annual Halloween Fireworks display at the Albion Fairgrounds at 7 p.m.

Remembrance Day – November 11Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.Commemorate the sacrifi ce of those in the time of war. In

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Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade – December 1Come to Memorial Peace Park with your family from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and take part in the many fun activities for children of all ages. At 6 p.m. watch one of the only nighttime Christmas parades in North America. The fl oats dazzle with thousands of lights, and there is also music and community carolers, and of course Santa will be there. Bring a lawn chair, warm clothes and a mug for free hot chocolate. Info: [email protected].

A Pitt Meadows Christmas – December 7Join the Pitt Meadows Community Foundation as they kick off the Christmas Season at Pitt Meadows Spirit Square from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Watch a performance of carolers, come take pictures in front of the giant snow sculpture and even sit on Santa’s lap.

Christmas Haven –December 24Take part in this annual Christmas dinner for those who are alone or want to share Christmas Eve with others. To volunteer or donate email [email protected].

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Alouette Mountain Fire Access Trail: Top of Incline Trail to destination northeast of Lake Beautiful. The trail follows the old fi re-access road through subalpine forest and eventually through a “blowdown” area caused by Typhoon Freda in 1962. (7.3 kilometres; elevation change: 400 metres).

Menzies Trail: Park headquarters to Gold Creek parking lot. Horseback riding, a cycling and hiking trail. (9 kilometres; suggested hiking time: 4.5 hours; elevation change: minimal).

Lookout and Loop Trails: Parkway via Lookout Trail to

lookout and return to parkway via Loop Trail. (2.5 kilometres; suggested hiking time: one hour; elevation change: 75 metres). Park at Spirea Universal Access Nature Trail parking lot.

Viewpoint Trail: West Canyon parking lot to Lake Viewpoint. Good views. In wetter seasons a picturesque waterfall tumbles down a cliff just beyond the Lake Viewpoint. (1.5 kilometres; suggested hiking time: .75 hour; elevation change: 175 metres).

West Canyon Trail (Golden Ears Trail): West Canyon parking lot to Alder Flats. Hiking trail only. Trail follows an old logging grade for 3.2 kilometres then swings uphill. At this point, a short trail drops downhill to Lower Falls. (5 kilometres, suggested time: 2.5 hours, elevation change: 250 metres).

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Best spots to stretch your legs

If you like the outdoors and enjoy fresh air and exercise, you’ll fi nd plenty of opportunities along the rainforest trails of Maple Ridge. Here are some ideas, which offer challenges for a range of abilities and ambition.


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Lower Falls Trail: Gold Creek parking lot to Lower Falls. Hiking trail only. A very popular, easy walk along Gold Creek to the 10-metre-high Lower Falls. A beach area halfway to the falls is a good spot for a picnic or a sunbathe. Some of the best scenery in the park is visible just beyond. (2.7 kilometres; suggested time: 1 hour, elevation change: minimal).

Rolley Lake: There are two short walking trails in the park. Lakeside Loop is 40 minutes return and Rolley Falls is 10 minutes. For your own safety and the preservation of the

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Kanaka Creek Regional Park: This park offers beautiful walking trails off 256th Street. Rainbow Bridge and marshes are located at the south end, Cliff Falls at the north. This linear park is in several distinct units. The best trails are at the Riverfront and Cliff Falls sections of the park. First-time visitors are recommended to visit Riverfront. If you’re in east Maple Ridge, take Lougheed Highway to the traffi c lights at 240th Street in Maple Ridge. Turn south towards the river and follow River Road west three kilometres to the park entrance on your left.

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Hayward Lake: A trail encircling the Hayward Lake Reservoir offers a scenic day hike. The east side trail is 10 k.m. long, but there are other interesting stops on either

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Fishing in the spring and summer can be rewarding. The river is home to cutthroat trout.

Float fi shing with a single fi sh egg could be successful. When fi shing this river, it is recommended that you wear waders as well as a wading belt. The river does not have a lot of shore access and some places on the river you must cross, can get over knee-deep.

In September, the chum salmon enter the creek. These fi sh are not open for fi shing. These fi sh fi ll the river and viewing them can be enjoyable, kids especially love to see them.

On 240th Street, at Kanaka Creek, a few blocks north of Lougheed Highway, there is a fi sh ladder. A viewing area allows easy observation as they make their way up the river to spawn.

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The coho salmon is arguably the best fi ghter of its species. You can fl y fi sh for them or fl oat fi sh for them. Coho salmon is also one of the best tasting Pacifi c salmon.

The Alouette River is one of the best river systems in B.C., producing steelhead, cutthroat, dolly varden, chum salmon, pink salmon, and coho. Not all are open to retain. Again, check your fi shing regulations.

In the spring and summer, the chum fry are present in the river. The cutthroat trout like to feed on these and this can be the best time to fi sh for cutthroat trout.

Fly fi shing, bait fi shing, or spin casting can all be done on the Alouette. Many people don’t take advantage of this great fi shery. You can take your family for a picnic on one of the many places on the river. Bring your fi shing rods and the kids can have a blast. Just get them out there with a bobber and worm. They may not always catch a cutthroat but they could catch some of the

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In September, the chum salmon enter the river, but they’re closed for retention.

Also, on odd years, pink salmon enter the river. It’s another opportunity for you to take your kids down to the river and watch, as the salmon make their way up river to spawn.

Once October comes around, the coho salmon make their way in. This species is open for retention, but you must check with the fi shing regulations for quotas and openings.

In December, steelhead enter the river. The steelhead is the fi shermen’s most sought after species. These fi sh are one of the best fi ghting fi sh. Fly fi shing and fl oat fi shing are the most popular methods used for this species.

Seeing the river in the winter after a snowfall is absolutely gorgeous. Don’t let the cold weather of the winter discourage you from getting out onto the river. You could be missing out one of the most rewarding fi shing experiences.

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The lower Pitt River starts at the south end of Pitt Lake beside Grant Narrows Regional Park in Pitt Meadows. From there, it fl ows for 20 kilometres south to join the Fraser River at Douglas Island just upstream of the Port Mann Bridge.

Use the term “fl ow” with caution because if you watch the silty waters of the lower Pitt, you will observe they often fl ow north from the Fraser to Pitt Lake.

Like the St. John River on the east coast, incoming tides are responsible for the reversing fl ows on the Pitt River. Each day, rising tides in the Strait of Georgia push back against water in the lower Fraser, which results in the Fraser discharging part of its fl ow into the Pitt. As this water moves upstream, Pitt Lake rises and this infl ow creates a tide on a fresh water lake. On the outgoing tide, water drains from the lake and the Pitt River fl ows downstream once more.

The surface waters of Pitt Lake rise and fall by as much as 1.2 metres during the Fraser’s low-fl ow months in late winter. This means up to 60 million cubic meters of turbid water fl ows in or out of Pitt Lake during a six-hour tidal change. Such large volumes of sediment-laden water, together with diurnal tides, have created a number of interesting features.

During freshet in late May and early June, large quantities of snowmelt from the Interior hugely increase the Fraser’s fl ow and push back forcefully at incoming tides. During this time, tides on Pitt Lake are reduced to as little as 0.25 m. All the water in the Pitt River is fresh, although it is tidally infl uenced. The salt wedge of the incoming tide comes no further up the Fraser than New Westminster and, even there, it lies below the less dense fresh water on the surface.

These regularly reversing tidal fl ows have created what is

called a “negative delta” at the south end of Pitt Lake. Where water fl owing down the lake from the Upper Pitt River meets the incoming sediment-laden Fraser fl ows, opposing currents nullify each other and sediment is deposited. Over time, this has created an extremely shallow south end on Pitt Lake, which presents a navigation hazard to boaters. That is why buoys mark a boat channel on the east side of the lake. These mud fl ats form the largest such negative delta in the world — and it is continually growing. Over the centuries, silt deposition at the mouth of the lower Pitt River, also caused by interactions between the Fraser and Pitt fl ows, has lead to the creation of Douglas Island.

Long ago, Pitt Lake was a salt water fi ord but, as glaciers from the last ice age retreated and the delta of the Fraser grew, the lake was cut off from the ocean. It is now the largest fresh water

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Most people have heard of the famous Reversing Falls at the mouth of the St. John River in New Brunswick, where high tides from the Bay of Fundy push water upstream over rapids and regularly reverse the river’s normal fl ow. But did you know we have a reversing river right in our own backyard?


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Powerboating popular on Pitt LakePitt Lake has turned into one of the most popular boating destinations in the Lower Mainland. At 24 kilometres in length, it’s the largest freshwater tidal lake in North America.

“It’s the size of the lake,” Brian Stefiuk, owner of Pitt Meadows Marine, said. “You can put 1,000 boats up there and still not be crowded.”

For those who prefer a scenic boat voyage with plenty of wildlife sightings, Pitt Lake has a lot to offer from that perspective, particularly with the many ospreys who live in the area.

The lake also connects to a variety of trails that can let visitors explore the area outside of a boat.

“There’s a dock at the far end of the lake, with biking and hiking,” Stefi uk said. “There are also natural hot tubs.”

The lake has plenty of sandy beaches, islands and marine campsites that are only accessible by boat to explore. The shore ranges from mountainsides to small streams and coves, so there are a wide variety of scenic views to check out.

lake in North America to be infl uenced by oceanic tides.

The southern shoreline of Pitt Lake no longer follows its natural contours because, decades ago, it was fi lled and diked for agriculture. Prior to that, its shoreline dipped further south and what is now Grant Narrows Regional park was a wedge of land between the river and the lake. Despite the diking, this area remained wet and unsuitable for agriculture, and it is now protected as part of the Pitt-Addington Wildlife Management Area.

On the west side of the lower Pitt River, adjacent to Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam, Addington Marsh is another area where Fraser River sediments have been deposited on ebbing tides.

In 1897, the shallow Addington Marsh was diked and drained for agriculture. Eighty years later, it was acquired by the Nature Trust of B.C. for wildlife habitat.

In 2004, its dikes were breached to restore some natural water fl ow.

Trails on the dikes along both sides of the Pitt River in Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows offer viewing opportunities of the lower Pitt’s reversing fl ows as well as the landscapes contoured by its complex currents.

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It has many challenging courses and features, including Tarzan swings, zip lines, scramble nets, swinging logs and others suspended between six and 60 feet above the ground.

Everyone must demonstrate the ability to use the equipment before access to any course, and every treetop adventure begins with a navigation session that readies you to tackle four colour-coded course sections.

The rhythm of moving through games comes naturally as you traverse zip lines, rope swings, scrambling walls, hanging nets, wobbly bridges, and other suspended “surprises.”

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Chaperones use the wide walking trails beneath the course to observe their children. Private guides are available with advance notice (additional fees apply).

The business is run on a reservation basis. People using the course have to book ahead, limiting the number of adventure-seekers on site. However, there will still be some walk-in business.

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The ongoing Graffi ti Removal Program keeps our downtown looking good, while the four-year-old Façade Improvement Program has been successfully providing incentives to downtown property owners who want to improve their building’s appeal.

The results of these programs can be found all over the downtown area, and are making our town a place we can be proud to say is “Ours to Share.”

Summer is an especially exciting time to experience all that downtown has to offer, with many different local groups putting on events.

Memorial Peace Park is a hive of activity every Saturday, when the Haney Farmer’s Market brings local food and crafts together in one place.

The park also hosts Canada Day celebrations, Bard on the Bandstand, the Caribbean Festival – with music, food, crafts and activities, and concerts ranging from Adstock and Breastfest, to the aforementioned noon-hour concerts.

The BIA also offers a series of summer markets on the last Saturday of the month from June to September, with themes ranging from art to pets. These markets are in the park alongside the farmer’s market, and combined, they offer something for everyone.

Downtown Maple Ridge businesses put together many great events over the course of the year.

Business in downtown Maple RidgeFor more than fi ve years now, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association has been working to create a beautiful, diverse, vibrant and safe area for residents and business owners to enjoy.

No doubt you have noticed the murals on some downtown buildings, enjoyed the free summer lunch hour concerts in Memorial Peace Park, or perhaps participated in some of the many events put on by our members?

These are just a few of the more visible results of the efforts of your BIA.

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Ridge Art and Heritage Walking Tour, a self-guided walk that highlights and explains historic locations, and the mosaics, murals and sculptures in the downtown core.

For the entire month of August, why not pick up a Treasure Hunt passport and visit local businesses for a chance to win valuable prizes? This popular event has been beating the August doldrums for several years now, and gets more popular every summer.

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Approximately one hour east of downtown Vancouver, on the shores of Loon Lake, is the Loon Lake Research and Education Centre.


It is set within the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, a 5,000-hectare forest dedicated to research and education in the fi eld of forestry.

The centre is a camp retreat for groups: school research groups, fi refi ghters, religious congregations and a group of kids and volunteers with bigger hearts than notebooks. Almost anyone is welcome at one of B.C.’s unique park spaces.

The camp was intended to provide a stable and natural research facility for UBC’s forestry students. The camp continues to provide the landscape for their work, while now providing a site for many groups looking for a weekend of natural exploration, outdoor activity, or just a vacation from the grey-fl annel grind.

The campsite is a small, but growing part of the research forest. And as its list of prospective tenants begins to grow, so too will the facility.

Presently the camp has sections for youth and adult groups and can house anywhere from 10 to 100 people in its six residential buildings.

However, three newer buildings make the camp all that much more spacious and accessible for those interested.

One of them offers adult bunks with two beds and a bathroom per room. Youth dorms have eight beds per room. The camp has a mess hall, as well as a gym, a rope course, a climbing wall and docks.

Additions include computer labs, an outdoor playing fi eld and a lounge.

The facilities are capable of housing and feeding up to 180 people.

The camp has restrictions on outdoor activities, which can be performed by groups staying there.

Fishing and hunting are restricted due to ongoing research projects (some of which have been active for up to 50 years), while there are restrictions on biking, horses and other destructive activities because of certain projects.

Besides groups that provide their own private programming, UBC offers rock-climbing, water-sports, repelling and other activities and courses for campers.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a permanent fi xture at the Loon Lake Camp, as the group holds Camp Goodtimes for youth there every summer.

The facility itself, as well as the location and surrounding geography, make Loon Lake Camp a premier retreat centre.

From Vancouver, take Hwy. 1 to Exit 44 and follow signs for Maple Ridge/Mission via Hwy. 7b (Mary Hill Bypass). From the east, travel west on Lougheed Hwy No. 7 to Maple Ridge. Turn north off Lougheed Hwy onto 240th Ave. Turn west on Dewdney Trunk Rd. Turn north on 232nd Ave.


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The Maple Ridge Arts Centre and Theatre opened its doors in May 2003, following more than 13 years of lobbying by the arts community.

The 43,000-square-foot building was the district’s fi rst multi-purpose arts centre, incorporating facilities for both performing and visual arts. It features a 500-seat main stage theatre, a 165-seat multi-purpose studio theatre, an art gallery, meeting rooms and a variety of studio space for visual artists. The equipment was paid for by a fundraising campaign that attracted $2.2 million in sponsorships, pledges, donations and grants.

“Having a cultural facility in the heart of a community not only provides a focal point for the arts, it sends the message that creativity and cultural participation and education are a high priority for the municipality,” says ACT executive director Lindy Sisson.

“There is no longer a need to always have to attend events in downtown Vancouver. You can now stay at home and experience the best in the arts.”

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Get lost in Meadows MazeEvery year the Hopcott family’s 17 acre fi eld in Pitt Meadows is turned into another distinct design using a global positioning system (GPS).

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.

The Greater Vancouver Zoo was last year’s theme. Previous designs have celebrated 100 years of the Pacifi c National Exhibition and the Golden Ears Bridge.

In addition to the maze, there are lots of fun activities for children, including a petting zoo, a bee observatory, hay wagon rides, or a barrel train ride through the maze for those who don’t want to get lost.

This year the maze will be open from August 13 until Sept. 6. For more information call 604-460-0603.

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But one day that network, called Experience the Fraser, will exist to allow cyclists and hikers to move within the green belt and move from city to city along B.C.’s major river.

The project recently got a million-dollar grant from the province, which will allow a related project to be completed.

While completing the network will take several years, about 43 per cent of the trails already exist. For example, in Pitt Meadows, dike trails along the Fraser and Pitt rivers allow cyclists and walkers to move from Golden Ears Bridge in the

east all the way along the Fraser and up the Pitt River to the new Pitt River Bridge.

First nations, cities, the province, community groups, Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley Regional District are all involved in Experience the Fraser.

“Fundamentally, this is a legacy that we need to put together for our children,” Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes said recently, adding that people have to keep pushing the provincial government to support it.

“This project cannot be allowed to fall away.”

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Golden Ears Provincial Park offers some of B.C.’s busiest and most popular campgrounds.

The park has three vehicle-accessible campgrounds: Alouette has 205 sites; Gold Creek has 148 sites; and North Beach has 55 sites

There are also two group campgrounds and walk-in back country camping. Alouette and Gold Creek have hot showers and fl ushing and pit toilets, while the more rustic North Beach has no showers and only pit toilets.

Campfi res are allowed in the fi re rings only, unless there is a fi re ban, and fi rewood can be purchased. Camping fees in the regular season are $30 for Alouette, $30 for Gold Creek and $21 for North Beach.

To avoid disappointment,

use the reservation system. Between 40 and 62 per cent of the campsites are dedicated for reservations, with the remainder offered throughout the season on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis.

The fi rst-come sites fi ll up quickly, with the “full” sign often appearing about mid-week in spring and summer. You can reserve up to three months in advance.

Reservations are taken at: env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/reserve, or call 604-689-9025 or 1-800-689-9025.

Getting to Golden Ears Provincial Park is easy.From Vancouver, drive east on Dewdney Trunk Road, turn north on 232nd Street, right on Fern Crescent and follow the signs.

The park itself is prized for its recreational opportunities. The extensive system of trails provides an excellent opportunity for hiking and horseback riding. Alouette Lake is a popular spot for swimming, windsurfi ng, water-skiing, canoeing, boating and fi shing. Cycling is permitted on roadways and marked trails.

Camping with horses is permitted in the designated camping area on the East Canyon Trail, approximately fi ve kilometres north of Gold Creek parking lot. Golden Ears park provides trails only. Horseback riding lesson/rentals, stables etc. are not available within the park.

As of April 1, the park’s hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Golden Ears Provincial Park

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Park hosts and a security • patrol are available during the summer.Canoes/kayaks/pedal boats • are available for rent in the park, weekends only, from May long weekend to late June and daily from late June to Labour Day, (weather permitting). Call the park operator at 604-466-8325 for more info about canoe rentals.Anyone fi shing or angling in • British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. And keep in mind, on Mike Lake, no powerboats are allowed.

Some interesting notes about Golden Ears Provincial Park:

The park was named • after the twin peaks of Mount Blanshard near the peak’s western boundary. Originally part of Garibaldi Provincial Park, the establishment of Golden Ears in 1927 recognized the almost-impenetrable mountain barrier between the two areas.Human activity in Golden • Ears, both past and present, has been confi ned to the Alouette Valley in the south of the park. In the 1920s, the forested slopes became the site of B.C.’s greatest railroad logging operation, until a disastrous fi re swept through the valley in 1931.

The lake and its forested surroundings were also the traditional hunting and fi shing grounds for the Douglas-Lillooet (Interior Salish) and Katzie (Coast Salish) First Nations peoples.The park represents the • coastal western hemlock biogeoclimatic zone and is characterized by a second-growth forest of western hemlock, western red cedar and Douglas fi r. A series of sphagnum bogs are at the south end of Alouette Lake.The park’s lush plant growth, • numerous waterways, and mountainous terrain provide habitat to beaver, deer, black bear, and mountain goat.

Located nearby in northern Mission, Rolley Lake Provincial Park is also quick to fi ll up — catching much of the overfl ow from Golden Ears. Rolley Lake offers 64 vehicle-accessible camp-sites and is open from April 1 to Thanksgiving Monday, the second Monday in October.

Outside of those months, people can still use the trails, but no camping is allowed.

Rolley Lake campground has fl ush toilets and hot showers. Campfi res are allowed in provided fi re rings only, unless a fi re ban is in place, and fi rewood may be purchased.

The vehicle-accessible regular season camping fee is $30 per night. The seniors’ rate is $15 per couple per night.

Campsite reservations are accepted and fi rst-come, fi rst-serve sites are also available. For reservation information, see the Golden Ears Provincial Park listing. To access the park, take Dewdney Trunk Road east into

Mission, then turn left on Bell Road.

Less than an hour’s drive from Vancouver, Rolley Lake Provincial Park provides a quick escape from urban life.

To get there from Vancouver, take Lougheed Highway (Hwy. 7) to Maple Ridge and turn north at 287th Street. Turn right on to Dewdney Trunk Road and then turn left on to Bell Street and drive north to the park.

The park is a predominately fl at, wilderness area blanketed with tall, second-growth conifers. The small, warm-water lake provides opportunities for cycling, swimming, hiking, fi shing, and canoeing. Sixty-four campsites are nestled in the trees just minutes from the lakeshore.

Some interesting notes:Rolley Lake was named • after newlyweds, James and Fanny Rolley who fi rst homesteaded on its shores in 1888 and stayed for 10

years. In the early 1900s, the lake was used as a holding pond for shingle bolts (short logs).A wooden fl ume sped the • bolts fi ve kilometres downhill to the Stoltze mill at nearby Ruskin. In the early 1930s, the park area supported a small Japanese-Canadian hand logging operation. If you look closely within the surrounding second growth forest, you may fi nd some of the wooden fl umes used to fl oat the bolts, or a plank road of the latter logging days.This area was once used • by the Sto:lo of the Coast Salish Nation. The west end of Rolley Lake has a bog with sedges, coarse grasses, and other aquatic vegetation. The park provides habitat for Douglas squirrel, blacktail deer, and pileated woodpecker. Rolley Lake is stocked with coastal cutthroat trout and rainbow trout.

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“Off pretty much every road from Dewdney Trunk up to Mission, there’s something going on,” says Troy Scott.

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The trails in Golden Ears Provincial Park, in particular, offer a wide range of options for people of all skill levels. The park features everything from singletrack to doubletrack to wide paved or gravel roads. There are steep paths that will challenge experienced riders, but there are also easy ways down for those who are just getting started or prefer watching the scenery to speeding down hills.

“It’s no different than skiing,” Scott said. “You can go to the top, enjoy the view, have lunch and take one of the smooth switchbacks down.”

For beginning riders, the Mike Lake area inside the park has proven to be a great place to learn.

“Mike Lake, that’s quite popular,” Scott said. “There are a lot of trails that branch off of that.”

Expert riders can check out The Woodlot near the Mission border, which is world-renowned for its trails.

“Some of the best trail-builders in the world do a lot of work there,” Scott said.

He added that mountain biking can be a pretty easy sport to learn, and a wide variety of beginner-friendly trails helps to make it even simpler to pick up.

“The biggest thing is just getting exposure to it,” he said.

One of the top ways to get going is just to drop into one of the local bike shops and talk with the staff to see what equipment and trails are best suited to your needs.

“Get into the shop and talk to the people,” he said. “They’ll put you in the type of bike for what you want to do.”

He said the area’s wide variety of trails makes it easy to start slow and gradually gain skill and experience. Scott says you can work your way up to the toughest ones if that’s what you want to do, but there are also enough easy trails to keep those who prefer a simpler ride happy for a long time.

“There’s something for everyone,” Scott said. “The sky’s the limit.”

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Bingo, gaming getting a new buildingAn evening of entertainment is available at the Haney Bingo Plex on 224th Street for anyone who likes the bright lights of the slot machines, bingo games and betting on horse races.

The building is located in Maple Ridge’s downtown, across from Haney Place Mall with plenty of convenient parking at the back.

But plans are afoot for a new home on Lougheed Highway at 227th Street.

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. is building a new Maple Ridge Community Gaming Centre in what will be a new intersection in the downtown.

Part of the deal agreed to between Great Canadian and the District of Maple Ridge was extending 227th Street northward to Lougheed Highway, thus providing another link between the downtown and homes below.

Preparation work for that has been done and only construction of the new $16-million gaming centre remains.

A Construction start date though won’t be announced until the fall, after the company launches a project in Abbotsford.

“Everything is still going as planned,” said Great Canadian spokesman Howard Blank.

Great Canadian plans on building a 2,550-sq.-metre complex with a restaurant, a green roof and outdoor patio.

The new gaming centre, operated in partnership with the Ridge Meadows Bingo Association, will have 150 slot machines, more than the current Haney Bingo Plex on 224th Street. The district gets 10 per cent of the revenue from the slot machines.

Howard Blank, vice-president of Great Canadian Gaming, at the site on Lougheed Highway where site preparation and construction of a new road are ongoing.


Pitt Meadows AirportDid you know that Pitt Meadows Regional Airport is the third largest airport in the Lower Mainland and is the new gateway to Metro Vancouver?

Aside from booking a fl ight-seeing tour or skydiving experience, it’s a great place to walk on the dikes, watch the planes take-off and land, or count the colourful parachutes as they fl oat back down and land in the surrounding fi elds.

Hungry? The Runway Café, located inside the terminal, has a menu that will please the entire family.

For the pilots out there, Pitt Meadows airport has a full-service Nav Canada control tower, parallel and crosswind runways, waterdrome facilities, and fueling service for most types of aircraft.

Flight SeeLooking for a new way to experience B.C.? Viewing it from

the air might be just the thing. Chris Georgas, the owner and operator of Pacifi c Rim Aviation, said his company, which fl ies out of the Pitt Meadows airport, offers a wide variety of aerial sightseeing or “fl ightseeing” trips.

Some of their prominent trips include one from Pemberton to Whistler, one from Sechelt to Powell River, one over to Nanaimo and one up the Fraser Valley to Hope.

“We fl y around the local universe here,” Georgas said.

“On an average fl ight, we go for about one and a half hours.”

Georgas said the company’s planes are perfect for fl ightseeing, as their design allows passengers to get an unparalleled view of the ground below.

“It’s great visibility,” he said. “We fl y high-wing aircraft, so the wing’s up above their heads. It’s perfect for photos.”

Their flightseeing trips also span a wide variety of

heights, so passengers can see everything from mountaintops to forests and rivers. The aircraft can hold up to three passengers.

“The planes can fl y at all altitudes, so you get a great view of the Lower Mainland and the local mountains,” Georgas said.

Pacifi c Rim mostly focuses on pilot training and charter services, but Georgas said fl ightseeing has become a growing part of their business thanks to its increasing popularity.

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Spray parksThe largest local spray park is at Maple Ridge Park on 232nd Street. It offers an assortment of equipment for wheelchair accessible spray-play. Free, open seasonally, weather permitting. Located in Maple Ridge Park, which offers picnic areas, washrooms, a horseshoe pitch, playing fi eld, wooded trail and baseball diamond.Another local spray park for children is situated in Harris Road Park, at Harris Road and Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows. It is also free and open on a seasonal basis, weather permitting.

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Five activities to keep you busyFraser River Heritage WalkThis self-guided walk links key heritage sites in Port Haney. It includes the wharf and offi ce, original post offi ce, Bank of Montreal, the Manse, St. Andrew’s Church, the Masonic Hall, historic Haney House and orchard, the brickyard offi ce and museum.Location: Parking available in the cul-de-sac at the south end of 224 Street. Begin at Port Haney Wharf, accessed by 224 Street underpass.Contact: Maple Ridge Historical Society, 604-463-5311. Map: mapleridge.org/community/heritage_walk.html

Stave Falls Power HouseThis B.C. Hydro-run visitor centre near the Maple Ridge-Mission border allows families to experience an authentic 1912 generating station. Learn how electricity is made, see turbines and generators,

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Downtown Maple RidgeArt and Heritage Walking TourA self-guided tour is a great way to get out and see downtown Maple Ridge while learning some interesting facts you might not have known or you may fi nd sites you had never noticed before. To arrange a guided tour with the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, call 604-467-2420.Print your own copy online at downtownmapleridge.ca, or stop by the BIA offi ce at #34-22374 Lougheed Highway to pick one up.


For one, head over to Davison’s Pool to go swimming or tubing for the day. Located off Fern Crescent at about 236th Street in the Alouette River, Davison’s Pool is a popular place in Maple Ridge to hang out during the summer as people sun bathe and relax on the hot sun-warmed rocks.

That’s not the only place to fi nd cool water. Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park, in the day-use area, is an old standby, as is Whonnock Lake on 112th Avenue in east Maple Ridge.

Looking for an outdoor pool? Pitt Meadows has two of them. Hammond Outdoor Pool, opens July 1, at 206th Street and Westfi eld Avenue, seven days a week starting at 12:30 p.m. Harris Outdoor Pool, opens July 1 at 12460 Harris Road, on the same schedule as Hammond Outdoor Pool.

Farther east, in Mission, there’s Hayward Lake near the Ruskin Dam.

Don’t like swimming? How about heading over to the library, suggests Tourism Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows.

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You also can check out the spray parks in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The Kinsmen spray park and outdoor swimming pool is located at Maple Ridge Park and is open to the public on a weather permitting, seasonal basis. The Pitt Meadows spray park is near the outdoor pool,

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Dogs also have a tough time in the heat. Do you need somewhere to take your dog to cool off? In Golden Ears Provincial Park you can let your dog off-leash in either the North Beach day-use area near Gold Creek or the Alouette day-use area between the boat launch and the canoe rental shop. Gold Creek itself offers some cool runnings.

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Primeval–New World – A new TV series based on the popular British program. Crews have set up shop in the E-One Moli Energy building in Maple Meadows Business Park and will be based there until August. They’ll also be shooting at various locations in Maple Ridge and throughout the Lower Mainland. The series is on the Space channel. Visit their website for more information.

Killer Among Us – A feature fi lm starring Tom Cavanagh. There is lots of shoot-‘em-up action in this fi lm. Film locations include: Iron Mountain Store in the 28500-block Dewdney Trunk Road, Haney Builders Supply, Hammond Church, and the old mill beside Kingfi shers Pub, on the Fraser River at 240th Street.

Tom, Dick and Harriet – Just completed fi lming at Paliotti’s Restaurant, Lava Dining & Lounge and the old Roger’s Building. Starring Steven Webber (Wings), it is a TV movie (comedy) about an ad executive trying to keep up with the times.

Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade – A feature fi lm was just shot at the Arts Centre Theatre, in Memorial Peace Park, Langley Farm Market, Jim’s Pizza and Sweet Orange Clothing store. It starred Autumn Reeser (Entourage) and was literally about a couple falling in love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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GARABADI PARK, WHISTLER AND VANCOUVER – $375.00 (1h 40)This tour offers the most visually stunning terrain you’ll see in under two hours. After departing North from Pitt Meadows over Pitt Lake you’ll head into the Upper Pitt River Valley and through beautiful mountain views to Garibaldi Lake and Diamond and Bishop Glaciers. From here you’ll be able to see the activity at Whistler-Blackcomb before beginning South along the Cheakamus River past the prominent Black Tusk, over-fl ying Howe Sound, Stanley Park and Vancouver on the way home.

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