Maple Ridge City Guide

Food options include Canadian comfort food and international cuisines like Japanese and Indian. Vegetarian and vegan choices are common. Late-night eats are mostly fast food.

Nightlife is modest with pubs and sports bars. No major clubs or extensive nightlife.

Coffee culture is growing with local cafes and chains offering quality brews.

Tipping is standard in Canada: 15-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for rides, 15-20% for services.

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Maple Ridge is clean with regular waste and recycling services.

Few 24/7 services. Some stores have long hours, but pharmacies and food options mostly close by 10 PM.

Major supermarkets carry international products and local farmers' markets operate in warmer months. Stores usually open from early morning until late evening.

Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) are widely accepted. Cash is rarely needed except at small vendors or farmers' markets.

ATMs are easy to find at banks like RBC, TD, and CIBC, and in major stores. Out-of-network fees range from $1.50 to $3.00 CAD.

Maple Ridge is served by School District 42 with mostly English instruction. No international schools here, but nearby areas have options.

Community is small and not very visible. Remote workers often commute to Vancouver for networking.

Excellent access to large parks and green areas for outdoor activities.

Good running routes in parks and near rivers. Air quality is usually good except in late summer wildfire season.

Gyms offer a range of fitness options including pools and classes.

Public tennis courts available at parks like Maple Ridge Park, no padel courts.

Padel courts are not common in Maple Ridge.

Yoga studios offer various classes with English-speaking instructors.

Martial arts options include Taekwondo, Karate, and BJJ with mostly English instruction.

Ski resorts Cypress Mountain and Grouse Mountain are 1 to 1.5 hours away with runs for all levels.

Kayaking and paddleboarding are popular at nearby lakes. Rentals are available.

Surfing requires travel to Vancouver Island, not accessible from Maple Ridge.

No diving near Maple Ridge. Ocean diving is available near Vancouver Island.

Ridge Meadows Hospital provides primary care with English-speaking staff. Public healthcare is available, along with private clinics and walk-in centres. Pharmacies like Shoppers Drug Mart cover basic meds.

Tap water meets high Canadian standards and is safe to drink.

Good for families with parks, playgrounds, and kid-friendly cafés. Attractions include WildPlay and local museums.

BC and Maple Ridge are LGBTQ+ friendly with legal protections. Few specific LGBTQ+ venues locally.

Pet-friendly with parks and trails for dogs. Vet and pet stores are available locally.