Maple Ridge, British Columbia facts for kids
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| Area | 265.79 km²
68,949 (2006 census) |
| Location | 49°13'12" N 122°35'56" W |
| Created | 1874 |
| Province | British Columbia
Greater Vancouver |
| Mayor | Ernie Daykin |
| Time Zone | Pacific (UTC-8)
V2X, V2W, V3Z, V4R 604, 778 |
Maple Ridge is a District Municipality (area with several settlements). It is in British Columbia, Canada.
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History
Maple Ridge was created on September 12, 1874. It is the sixth oldest community in British Columbia.
Location
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.
Communities
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.
Notable People
- Andrew Ladd - 2-time Stanley Cup winning ice hockey player
See also
In Spanish: Maple Ridge (Columbia Británica) para niños
