Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Maple Ridge | |
|---|---|
 the location of Maple Ridge | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′N 122°36′W / 49.217°N 122.600°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Metro Vancouver |
| Created | 1874 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 267.82 km2 (103.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 census) | |
| • Total | 90,990 |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| Postal Codes | V2W – V2X, V4R |
| Area codes | 604, 778, 236, 672 |
Maple Ridge is a district municipality (area with several settlements). It is in British Columbia.
History
[change | change source]Maple Ridge was formed on September 12, 1874. It is the sixth oldest community in British Columbia.[1]
Location
[change | change source]Maple Ridge is located in southern British Columbia. It is to the east of Vancouver.
Maple Ridge is on the north shore of the Fraser River.[2]
Communities
[change | change source]Maple Ridge is a district municipality. This means that there are several communities within the official borders of Maple Ridge. These communities are: Albion, East Haney, Hammond, Haney, Port Haney, Ruskin, Silver Valley, The Ridge, Thornhill, Webster's Corners, Whonnock, and Yennadon.[3]
Notable People
[change | change source]- Andrew Ladd - 2-time Stanley Cup winning ice hockey player
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Maple Ridge - History and Heritage - About Maple Ridge". Archived from the original on 2010-04-11. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ↑ "Maple Ridge -About Maple Ridge". Archived from the original on 2009-10-17. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-18. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
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